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Guam Child Care

NOTIFICATIONS
- Verified Alerts from the Official Source -



BCCS Pre-Service Orientation (April - June 2025)

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.
Post Date/Time: Wednesday 04/02/2025 10:20 AM

Norovirus Advisory January 2025

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.
Post Date/Time: Thursday 01/30/2025 09:14 AM

BCCS Pre-Service Orientation

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.
Post Date/Time: Wednesday 01/08/2025 01:01 PM

Guam’s Plan for Professional Development (GPPD) Updates

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.

Click here to view memo.
Post Date/Time: Monday 12/16/2024 03:49 PM

ReadyRosie: Storm Prep

Post Date/Time: Tuesday 11/12/2024 03:21 PM

BCCS Pre-Service Orientation Extension 2

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.
Post Date/Time: Thursday 10/10/2024 02:25 PM

BCCS Pre-Service Orientation Extension

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.
Post Date/Time: Friday 07/05/2024 10:43 AM

Relative / In-Home Providers Updated FAQ

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS) provides support for people and organizations that are interested in starting child care programs in their communities. If you are a resident of Guam and is a relative or in kinship with a CCDF certified family, you may choose to be a paid child care provider and care for up to six children in your home or the child’s home. All child care providers must complete all application requirements, comply with health and safety standards, pass eligibility requirements on background checks, complete 15 hours of certified health, safety, and early childhood related training, and be in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Click the link below to view the full FAQ for Relative / In-Home Providers:
https://guamchildcare.com/sites/default/files/relative_-_in-home_child_care_provider_faq.pdf
Post Date/Time: Monday 09/11/2023 09:19 AM

BCCS Conducts Child Care Provider Workgroup Sessions

The Bureau of Child Care Services’ (BCSS) mission is to maximize parental child care options by providing access to a variety of affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs.

Post Date/Time: Wednesday 08/16/2023 05:40 PM

Mawar-rior Child Care Recovery Program

The child care industry of Guam was heavily impacted by the effects of Typhoon Mawar, causing many child care facilities to delay from opening their doors or making repairs to their facilities. This affects parents and families from going to work or school, and being contributing members of the community.
Post Date/Time: Wednesday 08/16/2023 05:35 PM