Welcome to Basic Beginnings!
We look forward to having you as a part of our team. This page will help you get started on everything required by the State of Wyoming for you to be employed in any licensed child care facility (Wyoming Child Care Licensing Rules, Ch.4-9). There are many sources of trainings that allow you to meet the State of Wyoming criteria, and you may certainly access any of those. The trainings listed here are suggestions from us because they are either free to everyone or paid for by Basic Beginnings, and they are simple to navigate. The list seems lengthy but they aren’t too bad. Hang in there!
Wyoming Stars
First lets make a Wyoming Stars account. This is where you will track your trainings and earn credits. You will be able to sign up for future trainings here too! This record is for you personally and you may take it with you anywhere you are employed in a licensed child care facility. It is also great information when you are composing your resume.
The Employee Handbook has information about Basic Beginnings and our policies and procedures.
Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation is a PowerPoint that repeats many of the details from the handbook with more detailed information on how Basic Beginnings operates as a licensed child care facility in the State of Wyoming.
First Day Training
First Day Training: We know that the first day at any new place can be overwhelming. Please go through this helpful presentation to get ready for a fun first day!
DFS Licensing Rules
You are required by our licensing agency to sign a form stating that you have read and understand the Wyoming DFS Child Care Licensing Regulations. Please read CHAPTERS 1, 4, 7, 8, AND 10! Not very fun reading, but it will help you understand why we do some things the way we do!
Basic Health and Safety Training
There is a Basic Health and Safety Training that all licensed early childhood teachers must complete. It takes a while, but you can leave it and return several times. It is through the Wyoming Stars Thinkific website, so you will have to setup an account. There are 6 different trainings, that cover 10 unique areas that are very important for everyone to know before they can start working! Make an account and have fun! (Please note that these trainings need to be renewed every two years.)
Early Learning Standards
The Wyoming Early Learning Standards (WELS) is a resource created by Wyoming educators and stakeholders in the Early Care and Education field. These standards set a baseline for basic skills that we will help our community meet. As educators understanding these standards and noticing them when planning and playing will help grow your skills and the minds of the children in our care! Please follow the link and click “Enroll for Free” to continue!
Child & Adult Care Food Program
We are participants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. They require two trainings for all our employees. Our CACFP training will let you know our expectations for meal time. The Civil Rights training will provide all information necessary to ensure that our program is in compliance with federal civil rights laws. Please print or email an administrator your certificate upon completion. (Please note that these trainings need to be renewed annually.)
