In Washington, providers must complete the 30-hour STARS Basic Training within the first 3 months of employment, then complete 10 hours of annual continuing education. Washington also emphasizes racial equity and trauma-informed care through its Foundational Quality Standards and MERIT registry, where all training and staff qualifications must be tracked.
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Access the Washington Early Childhood Professional Development Registry to manage your training records, enroll in courses, and track your professional development progress.
ECE University empowers early childhood educators with high-quality, self-paced online training designed for real-world impact. Whether earning CEUs, deepening your expertise, or staying ahead of licensing requirements, our courses are practical, accessible, and created by professionals who truly understand the field. Join thousands of educators who trust ECE University to support their growth—and the growth of the children they serve.
ECE University’s IACET CEUs can be submitted to MERIT to count toward Washington’s STARS continuing education requirements. Our offerings also support staff in meeting benchmarks aligned with the state’s Early Achievers Quality Rating and Improvement System.
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