Merit Requirements

Lauren will reimburse you for any of the following required trainings or certifications once completed. Please send a reciept of payment and proof of completion to bellamenteearlylearning@gmail.com and add the reimbursement amount to your time card. As a reminder, you are not compensated for the time to complete them.

  • Background Check: Once you have recieved your STARS ID number you will submit to get your fingerprints done. Once your background check is cleared you are able to work alone in the classroom. Renew as needed per merit

  • Child Care Basics: This is a 30 hour course required by Washington State. There is an education exemption if you have enough ECE units. You can submit transcripts to merit to waive this requirement. It must be completed within 90 days of hire. https://www.cdastars.com/store/p729/Preservice.html Renew: one time

  • BBP/HIV Training: This is a one time training. You can find this training here: https://www.cdastars.com/store/p441/Blood_Borne_Pathogens_and_HIV_AIDS_Training_for_Child_Care_Professionals.html Renew: one time

  • Disaster Plan Review: Once you review the disaster plan in your classroom. for the school we will provide you with a form to sign. Renew: one time

  • TB Test: Please bring in proof or email results of negative TB results. You can contact your doctor or a local walk in clinic to get the test done if needed. Renew: one time

  • Proof of MMR: Please bring in immunization records or email us documenting your mmr vaccine. You can contact your physician if you are needing this vaccine. Renew: one time

  • Food Handlers Card: Anyone who handles food needs to have this card. Please follow the link and complete the course. Please email a copy of your receipt and card to bellamenteearlylearning@gmail.com

    https://fwccourse.foodworkercard.wa.gov/?culture=en-US Renew every 2 years

  • Safe Sleep Training: Everyone on site needs to complete this course. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one, if you need your STARS ID please reach out. Please message Cascade when you have completed it and We will verify it is documented in your account. https://dcyftraining.com/index.cfm Renew every year

  • Infant/Child/Adult CPR First Aid and AED Trainings: You can do a fully in person class or a hybrid version. Please follow the link to CPR Seattle to schedule your training. Please email the reciept and completed cards to bellamenteearlylearning@gmail.com https://www.cprseattle.com/ Renew every 2 years.

  • 10 STARS Hours: We provide the opportunity for 10 STARS hours throughout the year. If you miss a training, we will work to put one together for you to complete on your own time. Yearly