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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 170-295-5050. How can I make sure water activities are as safe and sanitary as possible?
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- (1) To ensure that the children are safe with a swimming pool on the premises, you must:(a) Ensure that pools are inaccessible to children when not in use;(b) Provide a certified lifeguard at all times in addition to required staff, when children use a swimming pool; and(c) Follow any guidelines established by your local health jurisdiction or the state department of health.(2) You must prohibit children from using or having access to a hot tub spa, small portable wading pools, whirlpool, or other similar equipment.(3) If you have a water table you must empty and sanitize water tables or similar water play containers after each use and more often if necessary.