Hawaii Careers With Young Children Registry
The Registry is a statewide program that documents the qualifications
of those who work in the field of early care and education. The
Registry will help to provide recognition to practitioners based
upon their documented training, experience, and professional achievements.
There are 2 distinct parts to the Registry described below.
Required
A completed Registry application is required by the Department
of Human Services (DHS) for employment in DHS licensed preschools,
infant/toddler programs, and group child care homes. The Registry
assists DHS in confirming your education and training experience
to determine the position(s) you qualify for under state child
care licensing rules. To see a copy of position requirements click
here.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Registry
ID Card and be eligible for employment.
Form 1: Registry Application - Required by DHS
Form 1A: Registry Updates & Renewals
All forms may be completed on your computer using Adobe Acrobat
Reader, then printed for submission.
Voluntary
Beyond assisting DHS in confirming you meet the child care licensing
requirements, the Child Care Registry offers a voluntary service.
Child care professionals are encouraged to use the Registry as
a tool to track and document your ongoing professional development.
Professional development, for these purposes include training
classes, workshops and college classes that are focused on early
care and education. Topics are those that fall under 10 core areas
of the state's adopted standards, titled the Attitudes, Skills
and Knowledge (ASK) for Early Care and Education Practitioners.
The ASK Core Areas describe standards for what everyone who work
in early education, needs to know and be able to do in order to
meet the needs of young children and their families. It can be
used to guide you through your career path. And in some cases,
employers have adopted these standards as part of employee evaluation
tools. Click
here to download a full version of the ASK Core Areas.
Once your voluntary application is processed, you will receive
a Registry Transcript that is designed to go hand-in-hand with
your Registry ID card. Your Registry Transcript can be updated
at anytime, as you continue to attend classes and workshops. The
Registry Transcript also will describe areas of concentration
specific to your needs, which can be used as you plan your professional
future.
Please note: this is a voluntary service of the
Child Care Registry and does not relate to your status for employment
and/or position in a DHS licensed child care program.
Form 2: Voluntary Professional Development
Form
3: Training Reflection
All forms may be completed on your computer using Adobe Acrobat
Reader, then printed for submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Registry required?
A: There are two parts to the Registry. Form 1 helps the Child
Care Registry determine the position you qualify for under state
child care licensing rules. Thus, in order to work in a center-based
program such as a preschool or infant/toddler center, DHS requires
you to complete Form 1.
Q: What else does the Registry offer?
A: The Registry also offers a voluntary component (Form 2) which
guides you in your professional development. In addition, the
Registry offers career counseling.
Q: What will I get from the Registry?
A: Once you complete Form I, you will get a Registry ID card which
will indicate the positions you qualify for under licensing rules.
You will also receive Form 2 for the voluntary component discussed
above. It is up to you whether you want to complete this form
to track your professional development.
Q: Do I need to renew my Registry ID card?
A: It depends on your educational background and how you qualified
for a DHS position. For those who have a CDA credential and for
those who work in infant/toddler centers may have an expiration
date. You may also update your Registry file at any time to reflect
additional classes or experiences you have received. A new Registry
ID card may be issued to reflect the updated information. You
may use Form 1A to update your file. A new Registry ID card will
be issued if you have a change in position.
Q: Why do I need a current CDA on file?
A: If the Registry used your CDA credential to qualify you for
your position, you must have a current CDA credential on file
with the Registry to maintain your current position.
Q: Why does the Registry need your Social Security number?
A: Social security numbers are required to verify educational
qualifications. Your information will be treated as confidential.
Q: Why should I complete Form 2?
A: The voluntary features of the Registry were designed to assist
you in meeting your professional development needs. You will receive
a Registry Transcript which will give you an evaluation of the
training experiences you have in each of the core knowledge areas.
In addition, you will receive a road map for planning your future
training. By using the Registry to demonstrate your professional
development experiences you also show parents, employers, etc.
your commitment to early education.
