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DCYF outlines staff-qualification outreach; a bill would extend experience-equivalency deadline to 2028
Summary
DCYF presented a plan of work groups, webinars and office hours meant to clarify staff-qualification pathways for child-care roles; officials also flagged a bill under consideration that would extend the experience-equivalency deadline to Aug. 1, 2028 and create an advisory group.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families officials told providers they plan to expand outreach and clarify education and experience pathways for child-care staff, and they urged providers to join upcoming work groups and webinars to help shape communications and policy execution.
The staff-qualification presentation was led by Gretchen Star Brunig, workforce support manager; Natasha Reed, a childcare area administrator; and Susie Campbell, staff qualifications coordinator. The presenters described multiple opportunities for providers to engage on changes to qualifications for job roles such as lead teacher, program supervisor and director.
What DCYF described - Work group: DCYF plans a staff-qualifications work group, proposed to start in March and initially meet monthly on the third Thursday from 1:30–2:30 p.m. The agency said it will invite providers, licensors, coaches and community partners to advise on clearer messaging and removal of barriers. - Office hours and webinars: DCYF said it will continue monthly office hours with licensors, add office hours with coaches, and begin quarterly…
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