Submitting Course Work

There are 10 assignments in the 20 Hour Basic training, one for each of the 10 modules.

Each assignment will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Assignment Worksheets

Use the tab key to move from field to field on the assignment worksheets.  If the form is not fully visible, use the scroll bar on the right side of the form to scroll down.  Simply answer the questions and click submit.  It's that simple!

Course work should be replied to within 48 hours without exception.  If you are not receiving replies to your course work within 2 days, please contact the training supervisor at (360) 602-0960. It is not necessary to wait for Claudette's reply to your assignment to continue to proceed through the training.

20 Hour Basic Trainer

Claudette Lindquist is the 20 Hour Basic trainer.   Claudette will send you an email replying to your assignments.

What to Expect in the Replies from Claudette

It is Claudette's job to read read every word, of every assignment. She tries to keep her replies generic in nature for the basic training in order to avoid being critical or misunderstood. 

If you feel that you are not receiving sufficient replies to your assignments, please contact the training supervisor.

The 20 Hour Basic is intended to provide a basic instruction to new child care providers. It is our desire to acknowledge that the assignment was completed sufficiently, and reiterate the precise wording directly from the Child Care Licensing Guidebook that is relevant to the specific module.

We will be happy to engage in a conversation with any students about topics related to the 20 Hour Basic, or child care.  Please feel free to email Claudette directly at clindquist@starstraining.org if you would like to chat.

Grading System

The STARS 20 Hour Basic training is a pass/fail course. You can expect that if you are providing sufficient responses to the questions, that you will pass the course. The intentions of this training are to provide the student with an introduction to child care in Washington State. The expectation is that the student will demonstrate a progression of competence throughout the training and through subsequent continuing education training.

In order to pass this training, this is what you must do:

• You MUST submit a chapter check point form for every chapter, of all 10 modules.

• All 10 Assignments MUST be sufficiently completed, with appropriate responses.

• You MUST submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t remember what the last assignment was that I did?

Remember to check your email.  You should be receiving automated replies after each assignment. However, if you cannot find the email, feel free to contact us, we can easily look up the last assignment that you have completed.

What if I get an error message when I submit my assignment or if I don’t know if the assignment submitted?

Do not redo the assignment, chances are that the assignment was submitted or is stored in the “suspended” assignments. Contact Genie and she will make sure your  assignment is retrieved and that you are back on track.