Washington Approved STARS Inservice TrainingDCYF MERIT Approved Trainers We have three independently approved trainers through the Washington State DCYF MERIT.
DCYF MERIT Registered STARS Training Organization
Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is a registered training organization with the Washington State DCYF MERIT. This can be verified on the DCYF MERIT website at: https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Search.aspx
Our approval as a training organization through Washington DCYF MERIT qualifies our organization to provide CDA training, according to the CDA Council of Professional Recognition.
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Washington STARS State-Approved Training ReimbursementsThe Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) offers cost reimbursement for training taken from state-approved trainers in Washington. Professionals who currently work in child care facilities licensed or certified by DCYF can access this opportunity through their MERIT professional record. Previously, this was offered through a contract with the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC). If you have questions about the STARS Scholarship Reimbursement, contact DCYF MERIT directly at [email protected]. Successful Solutions is unable to assist you with anything regarding the scholarship reimbursement program.
STARS Training Reimbursement Application Guidelines
What does 'confirmed or verified' employment mean? Confirmed or verified employment in a child care facility licensed or certified by The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Your employer or qualified administrator (such as a center director, family child care home licensee, or DCYF licensor) has confirmed or verified that you work there. This information will display in the “status” column of your employment record as “confirmed/verified” with a DCYF hand-print logo. STARS Reimbursement Instructions
*Reimbursements are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and funds are limited for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). If funding is low or no longer available for the current fiscal year, you will receive this in an email when you apply. You may re-apply during the next fiscal year beginning July 1. If you have questions, please contact MERIT support services by calling 1.866.482.4325, option 5 or email [email protected].
If you live in Washington State, ​STARS ID numbers are required to record completed STARS training in MERIT. Provide us with your STARS ID number on the evaluation form at the end of the training.
If you live in Washington, and need to obtain a STARS ID number, you can do so by going to the MERIT website.
Applying for a STARS ID Number
If you need help with obtaining your STARS ID number, contact MERIT.
MERIT's phone: 1-866-482-4325 and choose option 5 EMAIL MERIT: [email protected] |