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Provider Referral Questionnaire
Please fill out the form below to be listed in our referral database of licensed child care providers in King County, WA. You may prefer to print and mail the Referral Questionnaire (PDF)
Program Name
Provider or Contact Name
TYPE OF CARE
Child Care Center Family Child Care Preschool Program Only (license exempt) School Age Only Program Summer Camp
Street Address (location)
City Zip
Mailing Address (if different)
Phone number parents should call
Additional phone number
E-mail address
Website URL
Date program or license started (month and year)
What is your license ID#
What is your licensed capacity?
If you prefer to care for fewer children than you are licensed for, what is that number?
What are the ages you are licensed for? From to
If you prefer to care for a narrower age group, what is it? From to
Vacancies: How many? What ages?
When available?
SCHOOL AGE INFORMATION (If you have or want school age children in your care)
What school(s) do you serve?
How do the children get between school and your program?
You provide transportation.
To which schools?
School bus stop near your facility.
Walking distance to school.
Which schools? Near Public Transportation
Other (comments)
Do you provide transportation to/from the child's home? Yes No
Do you charge a fee for transportation? Yes No
If yes, how much?
LANGUAGE
Can you, or persons on your staff, converse in a language other than English? If yes, please list languages:
SUBSIDIES
Do you accept the DSHS subsidy (state) Yes No Do you offer a sliding fee scale (fee is based on family's income level)? Yes No Do you offer a reduction in cost for more that one child in a family? Yes No D you provide scholarships to help families pay for child care? Yes No
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Please check the box(es) below that best describe your program.
Preschool Component - specific programming for preschool age children (3-6) School-Age Component - specific programming for school age children Montessori Philosophy - use approach developed by Maria Montessori. Purchased Curriculum - subscribe to and/or use a commercially developed curriculum Provider/Teacher Designed Curriculum - themes, activities and materials developed by provider Emergent Curriculum- program content determined by children's interests and abilities Private Kindergarten Onsite - Educational kindergarten program (usually at an extra cost) Therapeutic Child Care - for children from abusive situations or with special physical/health needs
If other - please describe:
Please write a statement describing what you feel is special or unique about your program so that we may share this with families. For example, many families are interested in learning about any training or experience that you have working with children with special needs and making your program inclusive of all children. due to space limitations on our database, please limit your response to 35 words of less. CCR reserves the right to edit all comments.
SCHEDULE
Check all the days that you provider care and the start time and end time each day:
Monday Start time End time Tuesday Start time End time Wednesday Start time End time Thursday Start time End time Friday Start time End time Saturday Start time End time Sunday Start time End time
Do you operate: All year long During the school year ONLY Summer ONLY
Do you provide:
drop in care temporary/emergency care before school care after school care rotating shift care 24 hour care care on holidays: which ones?
Flexibility (Please check the boxes that apply to your program) Flexible with opening time Flexible with closing time Occasional Saturday care Occasional Sunday care Occasional evening care Occasional overnight care Part day care available Part week care available Evening care provided Overnight care provided School-age care with younger sibling ONLY
Is there anything you would like to share with families about your scheduling policies?
WHAT DO YOU CHARGE?
Is your standard fee the same as the DSHS rate? Yes No
Age 0-12 months $ per (full time) Age 0-12 months $ per (part time)
Age 13-30 months $ per (full time) Age 13-30 months $ per (part time)
Age 2-3 years $ per (full time) Age 2-3 years $ per (part time)
Age 3-5 years $ per (full time) Age 3-5 years $ per (part time)
Kindergarten $ per (full time) Kindergarten $ per (part time)
1st Grade and up $ per (full time) 1st Grade and up $ per (part time)
Additional fees:
Application/Registration Supplies Late Child Pickup Field Trips Transportation Enrichment Activities Require payment in advance Provider Paid Vacation Provider Paid Holidays Other (specify) Profit Status: Is your program certified non-profit 501(c)3? Yes No
ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION: (Check all that apply)
No Pets Indoor Pets Outdoor Pets Covered Outdoor Play Wheelchair Accessible Non-smoking Premises No Diapering Facilities Uses Woodstove for Heat Near Public Transportation
MEALS (Check all that apply)
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks Are you on the USDA food program? Yes No Will you accommodate a special diet (ex. vegetarian, food allergies)? Yes No Do parents provide the meals? Yes No Do you charge extra for meals? Yes No
If yes, which ones?
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS: (Please check all that apply)
Anti-bias This is an active/activist approach to challenging prejudice stereotypes, bias, and the 'isms.' This approach values diversity and promotes activism. Children are taught to recognize when others are being treated unfairly based on their race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. they learn ways to stand up for themselves and others when faced with bias.
Gay Welcoming Materials, philosophy and attitudes of staff welcome gay and lesbian families (enrollment forms do not ask for "mother" and "father" but "parent" or "partner"; books, posters photos and other materials reflect many kinds of families, including same sex families; staff are accepting and welcoming of children from different kinds of families, including same sex families.
Multi-cultural Program Recognizes cultural differences in positive and meaningful ways. All children and staff's racial/ethnic backgrounds, gender and family styles are acknowledged. Children are introduced to the cultures and ways of other people. Posters, materials, books and activities representing diverse cultures are visible in the environment. focus on cultures as a whole rather than individuals within a culture.
SPECIAL NEEDS (Do you or your staff have any training and/or experience in providing the following accommodations? Please check all that apply)
Behavior Supervision/Supports - Program structure beyond that needed by typical children Communication Supports - Understands/speaks sign language or accommodate assistive communication devices Diapering/Toileting Assistance - Assistance in managing toileting or diapering of an older child Eating Assistance - Support food preparation and feeding of older child or utilize feeding tube Health Monitoring - Care for child with chronic condition requiring adult intervention Medication Monitoring - Ensure child receives required medication and maintain recordkeeping Mobility Assistance - Modify environment and/or provide assistance to child with wheelchair, crutches, or compromised mobility Nursing Care - Access to a nurse for children requiring medical monitoring or intervention Physical Therapy - Physical therapy credential or provide activities to support child's PT goals Specialized Equipment - Provide and/or accommodate specialized equipment for child Other
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Education (Please send documentation) Some ECE Credits 1 Year ECE Certificate Child Development Associate credential (CDA) Associates Degree (AA) in ECE or Related Field Bachelor's Degree (BA) in ECE or Related Field Master's Degree (MA) in ECE or Related Field Other College Degree (specify) FCC TEACH Participant Center TEACH Participant Montessori Credential
Associations/Memberships (Check all that apply) Member of a Family Child Care Association (local/state/national) Member of the Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) local/state/national Center Director's Association Support Group/Network Child Care Union Career and Wage Ladder Site CCR&R Advisory Board Montessori Association Other (specify)
Organizational Structure/Affiliation For Child Care Centers Only (Check all that apply)
Faith Based Program Public School operation Private School College/Technical College Parent Cooperative Employer-sponsored Military Tribe sponsored Church-housed (unaffiliated)
Field Trips Facility Vehicle used Private Vehicle used Parents Drive Walking field trips Public transportation used No field trips TV/Video Screen Time None About 1/2 hour per day About 1 hour per day More than 5 hours per week
Enrichment Activities Gymnastics Extra Music Swim Lessons Extra Art Theater/Drama Parent newsletter Parent Education Library Storytime Help with homework Teaches Second Language
Advocacy I am willing to participate in a Focus Group. I am willing to contact a legislator. I am willing to be contacted by the media to share my experiences about quality child care. I can help in other ways
REFERRAL STATUS
Please list me as active on the phone referral and Internet service at www.childcare.org. Please list me as active on the phone referral service, but not on the Internet service. I do not wish to receive referrals at this time, but would like to receive the free newsletter and other free child care information. I will let you know when I wish to receive referrals again. I do not wish to receive referrals or any further information from your agency.
In order to activate your referral status, we need proof of your licensing. Please send a copy of your license and any other required documents to Reinette Arase. By mail: Reinette Arase Child Care Resources 1225 S Weller #300 Seattle WA 98144 By FAX: 206 461-3726 Attn: Reinette Arase
For Family Child Care Providers Only
Demographic Information: Our funders require us to collect statistical information on all people we serve, including child care providers. WE report this information as a grouping and on NOT report any individual information about any specific person. Completing this information is optional.
Gender: Male Female Age: 18-20 21-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75+
Household Income Level: Find your family size in the left hand column, then use the corresponding row to locate your gross household income.
Family Size Gross household yearly income
1 $0-13,150 $13,151-21,900 $21,901-33,450 $33,951-41,609 $41,610+ 2 $0-15,000 $15,001-25,056 $25,057-38,250 $38,251-47,594 $47,595+ 3 $0-16,900 $16,901-28,163 $28,164-43,000 $43,001-53,484 $53,485+ 4 $0-18,800 $18,801-31,307 $31,308-47,800 $47,801-59,469 $59,470+ 5 $0-20,000 $20,301-33,800 $33,801-51,600 $51,601-64,219 $64,220+ 6 $0-21,800 $21,801-36,300 $36,301-55,450 $55,541-68,969 $68,970+ 7 $0-23,300 $23,301-38,800 $38,801-59,250 $59,251-73,719 $73,720+ 8 $0-24,800 $24,801-41,300 $41,301-63,100 $63,101-78,769 $78,470+
Ethnic Background:
African American American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian European American/Caucasian Latino/Hispanic Pacific Islander Other
Disabled: Yes No
Residing in: Incorporated King County Unincorporated King County