Parent guides
Helpful answers for the days ahead.
Practical, easy-to-read guides for starting childcare, settling in, using WCCC, preparing for overnight care, and touring a daycare.
What to bring on the first day of childcare
A short packing list for clothing, comfort items, health information, and required forms.
Read the full guideHelping your child settle into daycare
Gentle ways to make the first drop-offs easier for babies, toddlers, older children, and parents.
Read the full guideGetting started with WCCC childcare assistance
A plain-language overview of applying, choosing a provider, and keeping authorization current.
Read the full guideWhat childcare costs in Bothell and Snohomish County
How childcare pricing works in our area, what changes the number, and the help that can bring it down.
Read the full guidePreparing your child for overnight childcare
How familiar pajamas, bedtime routines, and clear sleep information help children feel secure.
Read the full guideQuestions to ask on a daycare tour
A focused checklist for licensing, supervision, meals, sleep, communication, and emergencies.
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