Section 170-01-0030. Description of the department of early learning.

(1) DEL was formed in July 2006 under chapter 265, Laws of 2006 to bring together child care and early learning programs previously under the departments of social and health services and commerce, as well as the state office of public instruction.

(2) The department was established to oversee child care licensing and early childhood learning programs and initiatives.

(3) The administrative office of the department of early learning is located in Olympia, Washington. To request any information, contact: P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504-0970, or call toll free 1-866-482-4325.

(4) Field offices are located throughout the state and contact information can be found on DEL's web site.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070 and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 16-09-060, § 170-01-0030, filed 4/15/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-09-035, § 170-01-0030, filed 4/11/12, effective 5/12/12.]

RCW 43.215.070 and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 16-09-060, § 170-01-0030, filed 4/15/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-09-035, § 170-01-0030, filed 4/11/12, effective 5/12/12.

Rules

1-866-482,