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Empowering the Heart of Washington's Child Care

The goal of WSFCCA is to enhance and improve the quality of care provided to the children in Washington State.

The purpose of the Association is to educate, protect and give status to family child care providers. Through publications, meetings, training and networking, child care providers are kept informed of issues pertaining to child care. This Association is a means of bringing the concerns and voices of all providers together in order to share ideas, resources, and to problem solve.

Each chapter reflects the diverse issues of the providers in that area. Check out our membership benefits and contact a chapter near you are recognized here in this history.

History of Washington State Family Child Care Association

It is important to recognize and acknowledge that this association is an all volunteer organization of family child care providers dedicated to families and children. Many family child care provider members of this association commit long hours of volunteer time to maintaining this vital organization. You will see in this amazing history of our association, the dedication and commitment of time and energy as volunteers, exactly what providers have done for their profession. The evolvement and accomplishments of our profession are recognized here in this history.

Bylaws of Washington State Family Child Care Association

The purpose of the WSFCCA shall be (1) to educate, advocate, support and give status to the family child care provider through existing educational facilities, publications, meetings and by cooperating with other organizations concerned with the development and good care of children, and (2) to coordinate the family child care providers in State of Washington: provided, that the WSFCCA shall not participate to any extent in a political campaign for or against any candidate for public office.

Standing Rules of Washington State Family Child Care Association

General meetings shall be held a minimum of four (4) times yearly.
Annual dues shall be $25.00 for all memberships – Full or Associate.
All cell phones and pagers shall be turned off or silenced.
No meetings shall be recorded without permission.

President

Guadalupe Magallan Torres

Guadalupe Magallan Torres has dedicated over 23 years to advancing early childhood education through leadership, training, and advocacy. She holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Social Work, including a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Walla Walla University.

A Washington State-approved trainer, mentor, and NAFCC accreditation trainer for over nine years, Guadalupe helps educators strengthen their skills and programs. She currently leads DUEN, a nonprofit focused on workforce development and professional training for child care providers. Her extensive background includes serving as an ECEAP Regional Director and guiding providers through the process of opening licensed child care centers and family homes.

As a bilingual educator and accomplished grant writer, Guadalupe has successfully secured more than $7 million in funding to support child care facilities. Outside of her professional work, she is a proud mother of three and grandmother of one. Her mission is to inspire others to advocate fiercely for children, families, and the future of early learning.

OUR TEAM

Vice President

Trenise Rogers

Trenise Rogers serves as Vice President of the Washington State Family Child Care Association, where she advocates for the success and sustainability of family child care providers throughout Washington State.

With more than two decades of experience working with children, families, and communities, she is passionate about leadership development, professional growth, family engagement, and strengthening connections between early learning, education, and community systems.

Trenise has led initiatives focused on youth development, wellness, advocacy, and community partnerships. Her leadership is guided by a commitment to equity, collaboration, and creating opportunities that help children, families, and early learning professionals thrive.

Lari Piel

I have been a childcare provider since I got married in 1988. I have been involved with Girl Scouts for 10 years and AWANA at church for 20 years. I have served as a Sunday school teacher and have been on various other
committees at church.

Also serving on many committees with Clark County Family Childcare Association. I have served on the board as treasurer of CCFCCA and President for many years. I started on the WSFCCA board as Vice President helping to create the training committee.

I have also served on the board of WSFCCA as Training Coordinator and web manager. Putting a training committee together for the WSFCCA has proven to be quite educational. Believing that learning and involving others to have the opportunity to do so, is important for the education of ourselves as well as the children that we care for. I have most recently been serving as WSFCCA Treasurer.

Maggie Lockinger

Maggie Lockinger has spent nearly 16 years in early childhood education, and in that time, one thing has never changed: her commitment to the families she serves and the providers who show up for them every day. As the founder of Global Early Learning South, she has built a program that is intentional, warm, and rooted in how children learn.

Maggie's work goes beyond her own program. She is passionate about finding real, meaningful ways to support providers across early childhood education, especially those in family home child care, because she knows firsthand how much this work matters and how little support providers often receive. She holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and is currently pursuing her master's degree at the University of Washington, not just to grow as an educator, but to better advocate for providers and push the field forward in ways that make a difference.

Her approach has always been built on real relationships, honest communication, and showing up for the families and providers who trust her. Outside of work, she is a proud mom to her teenage son William.