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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 170. Early Learning, Department of |
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Chapter 170-295. Minimum licensing requirements for child care centers. |
Section 170-295-1010. Who can be the director of a child care center?
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- If you apply for a license to operate a child care center, you may be the director yourself, or you can hire a director. The director is responsible for the overall management of the center's facility and operation and ensures that the center follows the minimum licensing requirements. The director must:(1) Be at least twenty-one years of age or older;(2) Have knowledge of child development as evidenced by professional reference, education, experience, and on-the-job performance;(3) Have written proof of education including:(a) A current child development associate certificate (CDA); or(b) The following minimum number of college quarter* credits or combination of college quarter credits and department-approved clock hours (ten clock hours equals one college credit) in early childhood education or child development:*Note: One college semester credit equals one and one half (1.5) college quarter hours(4) Have at least two years experience working with children the same age level as the center serves;(5) Not let the provision of child care interfere with management or supervisory responsibilities;(6) Be on the premises for the majority of the hours that care is provided and designate a person to be in charge that meets the qualifications of a lead teacher when not present; and(7) Meet the STARS requirement and be listed in the state training and registry system (STARS).