Section 170-295-2010. What types of play materials, equipment and activities must I provide for the children?

You must:

(1) Provide a variety of easily accessible learning and play materials of sufficient quantity to implement the centers program and meet the developmental needs of children in care.

(2) Have a current daily schedule of activities and lesson plans that are designed to meet the children's developmental, cultural, and individual needs. The toys, equipment and schedule must be:

(a) Specific for each age group of children; and

(b) Include at least one activity daily for each of the following (you can combine several of the following for one activity):

(i) Child initiated activity (free play);

(ii) Staff initiated activity (organized play);

(iii) Individual choices for play;

(iv) Creative expression;

(v) Group activity;

(vi) Quiet activity;

(vii) Active activity;

(viii) Large and small muscle activities; and

(ix) Indoor and outdoor play.

(3) You must ensure the lesson plan, daily schedule of events, available toys and equipment contains a range of learning experiences to allow each child the opportunity to:

(a) Gain self-esteem, self-awareness, self-control, and decision-making abilities;

(b) Develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically;

(c) Learn about nutrition, health, and personal safety; and

(d) Experiment, create, and explore.

(4) Post the daily schedule and lesson plan in each room for easy reference by parents and by caregivers;

(5) Keep the daily schedule of events and lesson plans for the past six months on site for inspection;

(6) Maintain staff-to-child ratios and group size during transitions from one activity to another during the day;

(7) Plan for smooth transitions by:

(a) Establishing familiar routines; and

(b) Using transitions as a learning experience.

(8) Ensure the center's program affords the child daily opportunities for small and large muscle activities, outdoor play, and exposure to language development and books; and

(9) Afford staff classroom planning time.

[WSR 06-15-075, recodified as § 170-295-2010, filed 7/13/06, effective 7/13/06. Statutory Authority: Chapters 74.12 and 74.15 RCW. WSR 04-09-093, § 388-295-2010, filed 4/20/04, effective 5/21/04; WSR 03-14-110, § 388-295-2010, filed 6/30/03, effective 8/1/03.]

WSR 06-15-075, recodified as § 170-295-2010, filed 7/13/06, effective 7/13/06. Statutory Authority: Chapters 74.12 and 74.15 RCW. WSR 04-09-093, § 388-295-2010, filed 4/20/04, effective 5/21/04; WSR 03-14-110, § 388-295-2010, filed 6/30/03, effective 8/1/03.