The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) announces additional dates for the Pre-Service Orientation virtually via Zoom. All child care providers serving children under CCDF is required to complete the Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. The Pre-Service Orientation must be completed within three months from the hire date. This is only a one-time requirement.

Please see the Memorandum attached for more information.

Hafa Adai CCDF Subgrantees and Subrecipients,

This policy establishes and outlines the procedures for assessing the compliance of CCDF Grants subgrantees and subrecipients following the close of the grant term or the expiration of funding. The objective is to ensure that subgrantees and subrecipients meet the financial, programmatic, and regulatory requirements set forth in the grant agreement and facilitate transparency, accountability, and continued compliance post-funding.

Hafa Adai Childcare managers and staff,

I hope this message finds you well. As norovirus cases rise across the U.S., the Department of Public Health and Social Services urges leaders to emphasize preventative measures. Your leadership is vital to protecting the people most vulnerable to this preventable illness.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) announces additional dates for the Pre-Service Orientation virtually via Zoom. BCCS reminds all child care providers serving children under CCDF to complete the Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. The Pre-Service Orientation must be completed within three months from the hire date. This is only a one-time requirement.

Please see the Memorandum attached for more information.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), is excited to announce the launch of a new application form, child care provider certificate, and improved processes to be effective on January 1, 2025. The following changes are designed to streamline the application process, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall experience for applicants.

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Please be advised that the Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) phone lines have been restored. We apologize for this inconvenience and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please be advised that the Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) phone lines are currently down. However, our office remains open as part of our regular operating hours and can assist you in-person or over email. We apologize for this inconvenience and we will provide an update as soon as the situation is resolved.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), requires all child care providers to complete a one-time Pre-Service Orientation within three months from the hire date, pursuant to Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 98, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) §98.44(b).

The Pre-Service Orientation is required for all employees & volunteers who serve children under CCDF to include: licensed child care providers, licensed-exempt (relative/in-home/school-age) child care providers, uncompensated providers, or any caregiver who will have contact with children.

All newly employed CCDF child care providers must attend a Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. Child care providers who have been employed as a caregiver to CCDF children, but has not received a Pre-Service Orientation, must successfully complete the Pre-Service Orientation upon the renewal of their Guam’s Plan for Professional Development (GPPD) Certification or CCDF Certification.

Child care providers under CCDF who have not completed the CCDF Pre-Service Orientation requirement will be subject to non-compliance, and will result in the revocation of the CCDF Certification for your child care program. Revocation of CCDF Certification may result in discontinued CCDF subsidy payments, and disqualification from professional development and grant opportunities.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), requires all child care providers to complete a one-time Pre-Service Orientation within three months from the hire date, pursuant to Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 98, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) §98.44(b).

The Pre-Service Orientation is required for all employees & volunteers who serve children under CCDF to include: licensed child care providers, licensed-exempt (relative/in-home/school-age) child care providers, uncompensated providers, or any caregiver who will have contact with children.

All newly employed CCDF child care providers must attend a Pre-Service Orientation before being allowed to care for children unsupervised. Child care providers who have been employed as a caregiver to CCDF children, but has not received a Pre-Service Orientation, must successfully complete the Pre-Service Orientation upon the renewal of their Guam’s Plan for Professional Development (GPPD) Certification or CCDF Certification.

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), with the essential assistance and feedback of the licensed child care providers on Guam, has reached a checkpoint in developing a quality improvement system (QIS). Session 5 covers a brief presentation on the subject of "Cultural Humility" that emphasizes culture in the design of Guam's QIS and how incorporating recognition and acceptance of other cultures is important in high-quality child care settings. The session also featured an activity where the child care providers discussed and gathered evidence for each of the six (6) areas of quality and their indicators. The discussions and feedback gathered are important in formulating the next steps towards completing Guam's QIS.

For more information, please see report: Provider Workgroup Session 5 Report

The Bureau of Child Care Services continues to coordinate small group sessions with licensed childcare providers to develop a quality improvement system (QIS) and have the system implemented in Guam. Session 4 is focused on an in-depth review of the QIS survey results, recommendations, and discussions in collaboration with the lead facilitator from the Child Care State Capacity Building Center.

For more information, please see report: Provider Workgroup Session 4 Report

The Bureau of Child Care Services continues collaborative discussions with a small group of licensed childcare providers in pursuit of developing a quality improvement system to be implemented in Guam. Session 3 is focused on developing a vision statement and crafting definitions of quality, which will be validated by a survey to be disseminated to all licensed childcare providers.

For more information, please see report: Provider Workgroup Session 3 Report