DCYF staff updated the Provider Supports Subcommittee on several operational items: the Child Care Monitor Visit Survey is now live and collecting provider feedback; an amendment to the Washington Administrative Code now enables certain therapy services to be delivered in community settings through age 6; and the agency has scheduled a series of regional community conversations (formerly “forums”) for providers.

Survey and feedback loop
Jessica and other staff shared a timeline for the Child Care Monitor Visit Survey, which the agency launched to collect provider feedback after monitoring visits. DCYF staff said the survey is currently active and data will be reviewed periodically; after one year the survey will be reassessed and DCYF will bring recommended adjustments back to the Provider Supports Subcommittee. In response to provider questions, DCYF said licensors should notify providers during monitoring visits and that the survey is also accessible through the provider portal.

WAC amendment and therapy services
An agency speaker noted an amendment to WAC (January) that allows outpatient rehabilitation providers—physical, speech and occupational therapy—to deliver care in community settings, including child care, through age 6. The change was described as closing a gap in services for children ages 3–5 and enabling earlier, site‑based supports.

Provider supports, charter and work plan
DCYF staff said they are developing a new charter and guiding documents for the Provider Supports Subcommittee and aim to return with draft materials for discussion in July. Staff also previewed a working draft of the 2025 Provider Supports work plan and asked members to provide edits via follow‑up email.

Community conversations schedule
Jennifer Gomes and area administrators described a 2025 series of regional community conversations tailored to local language and access needs. The initial schedule includes virtual, region‑targeted sessions and plans for in‑person meetings where local offices and budgets permit. Sessions will be by local office (examples: Mason and Grays Harbor virtual on Thursday; Bellevue/North King County and Renton sessions scheduled) and will offer translated materials and interpreter channels; the agency is holding space for language‑specific sessions where demand requires it.

Ending
DCYF asked providers to use the agency chat and follow‑up emails to register for sessions and to submit feedback through the survey; staff said they will capture chat feedback for meeting minutes and the feedback loop.