Section 170-296A-0001. Authority.

Section 170-296A-0005. Intent.

Section 170-296A-0010. Definitions.

Section 170-296A-0050. Special needs accommodations.

Section 170-296A-1000. License required.

Section 170-296A-1025. Who must be licensed.

Section 170-296A-1050. The licensee.

Section 170-296A-1075. Child care subsidy.

Section 170-296A-1100. Tribal or military regulated or operated child care—Certification for payment.

Section 170-296A-1125. Orientation required.

Section 170-296A-1150. Preservice training.

Section 170-296A-1175. Basic STARS training.

Section 170-296A-1200. Background checks.

Section 170-296A-1225. Noncriminal background checks for individuals thirteen to sixteen years of age.

Section 170-296A-1250. Initial license application packet—Contents.

Section 170-296A-1275. Initial license application processing.

Section 170-296A-1300. Withdrawing an incomplete application.

Section 170-296A-1325. Fees—When due.

Section 170-296A-1360. Lead and arsenic hazards—Tacoma smelter plume.

Section 170-296A-1375. Private septic system—Inspection and maintenance.

Section 170-296A-1400. Private well and water system.

Section 170-296A-1410. Department inspection.

Section 170-296A-1420. Licensee declaration.

Section 170-296A-1430. Initial license.

Section 170-296A-1450. Nonexpiring full license.

Section 170-296A-1475. Moves.

Section 170-296A-1525. Change in circumstances.

Section 170-296A-1600. Multiple licenses, certifications or authorizations.

Section 170-296A-1625. Exception to rule.

Section 170-296A-1650. Exception to rule—Alternate method of meeting a requirement.

Section 170-296A-1700. Licensee minimum age.

Section 170-296A-1725. Licensee minimum education.

Section 170-296A-1735. Minimum education—Licensees licensed prior to March 31, 2012.

Section 170-296A-1750. Tuberculosis.

Section 170-296A-1800. Ongoing training.

Section 170-296A-1825. First aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Section 170-296A-1850. HIV/AIDS training—Bloodborne pathogens plan.

Section 170-296A-1875. Primary staff person.

Section 170-296A-1900. Primary staff person minimum age.

Section 170-296A-1910. Basic STARS training.

Section 170-296A-1925. Assistants and volunteers—Supervision.

Section 170-296A-1950. Assistants and volunteers—Minimum age.

Section 170-296A-1975. Licensee/staff qualifications and requirements table.

Section 170-296A-2000. Recordkeeping—Records available to the department.

Section 170-296A-2025. Child records—Confidentiality.

Section 170-296A-2050. Child records—Contents.

Section 170-296A-2075. Licensee and staff records.

Section 170-296A-2100. Required records for household members.

Section 170-296A-2125. Child attendance records—Staff to child ratio records.

Section 170-296A-2126. Electronic attendance records—Records retention.

Section 170-296A-2150. Facility records.

Section 170-296A-2175. Materials that must be posted.

Section 170-296A-2200. Reporting incidents to 911 (emergency services).

Section 170-296A-2225. Reporting incidents to Washington poison center.

Section 170-296A-2250. Reporting incidents to a child's parent or guardian and the department.

Section 170-296A-2275. Other incident reporting to the department.

Section 170-296A-2300. Reporting to DSHS children's administration intake.

Section 170-296A-2325. Reporting notifiable condition to health department.

Section 170-296A-2350. Policies.

Section 170-296A-2375. Parent/guardian policies (handbook).

Section 170-296A-2400. Program/operations policies.

Section 170-296A-2425. Staff policies.

Section 170-296A-2450. Off-site activity policy.

Section 170-296A-2525. Building codes.

Section 170-296A-2550. Requesting local fire department visit.

Section 170-296A-2575. Combustible and flammable materials.

Section 170-296A-2600. Furnaces and other heating devices.

Section 170-296A-2625. Electrical motors.

Section 170-296A-2650. Inspection of fireplaces, wood stoves, or similar wood-burning heating devices.

Section 170-296A-2675. Open flame devices, candles, matches and lighters.

Section 170-296A-2700. Emergency flashlight.

Section 170-296A-2725. Portable heaters and generators.

Section 170-296A-2750. House numbers.

Section 170-296A-2775. Telephone.

Section 170-296A-2800. Access for emergency vehicles.

Section 170-296A-2825. Fire evacuation plan.

Section 170-296A-2850. Disaster plan.

Section 170-296A-2875. Fire, disaster training for staff and volunteers.

Section 170-296A-2900. Emergency drills.

Section 170-296A-2925. Record of emergency drills.

Section 170-296A-2950. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Section 170-296A-2975. Additional method to sound an alarm.

Section 170-296A-3000. Fire extinguishers.

Section 170-296A-3025. Fire extinguisher, smoke/carbon monoxide detector use and testing.

Section 170-296A-3050. Monthly fire inspection.

Section 170-296A-3200. Health plan.

Section 170-296A-3210. Contagious disease procedure.

Section 170-296A-3250. Immunization tracking.

Section 170-296A-3275. Accepting a child who does not have current immunizations.

Section 170-296A-3300. Immunizations—Exemption.

Section 170-296A-3315. Medication management.

Section 170-296A-3325. Medication storage.

Section 170-296A-3375. Medication permission.

Section 170-296A-3425. Medication requirements.

Section 170-296A-3450. Sedating a child prohibited.

Section 170-296A-3475. Prescription medication.

Section 170-296A-3525. Nonprescription medications.

Section 170-296A-3550. Children taking their own medication.

Section 170-296A-3575. Injuries requiring first aid only.

Section 170-296A-3600. Injuries or illness requiring professional medical treatment.

Section 170-296A-3625. Handwashing.

Section 170-296A-3650. Hand sanitizers.

Section 170-296A-3675. When handwashing is required.

Section 170-296A-3700. Carpets.

Section 170-296A-3725. Where children may sleep.

Section 170-296A-3750. Mats, cots and other sleeping equipment.

Section 170-296A-3775. Bedding.

Section 170-296A-3800. Overnight sleeping.

Section 170-296A-3825. Loft style and bunk beds.

Section 170-296A-3850. Cleaning laundry.

Section 170-296A-3875. Cleaning and sanitizing toys.

Section 170-296A-3925. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting table.

Section 170-296A-3950. Pest control.

Section 170-296A-4000. Lead, asbestos, arsenic and other hazards.

Section 170-296A-4025. Drugs and alcohol.

Section 170-296A-4050. No smoking.

Section 170-296A-4075. First-aid kit.

Section 170-296A-4100. Poisons, chemicals and other substances.

Section 170-296A-4200. Toys, equipment, and recalled items.

Section 170-296A-4225. Indoor licensed space—Minimum space.

Section 170-296A-4250. Indoor temperature.

Section 170-296A-4275. Fans, air conditioning or cross ventilation.

Section 170-296A-4300. Window coverings.

Section 170-296A-4325. Stairs.

Section 170-296A-4350. Electrical outlets, cords and power strips.

Section 170-296A-4360. Area lighting.

Section 170-296A-4375. Lighting safety.

Section 170-296A-4400. Exit doors.

Section 170-296A-4425. Night latches, deadbolts and security chains.

Section 170-296A-4450. Interior door and locks.

Section 170-296A-4475. Emergency exit pathways.

Section 170-296A-4500. Emergency exits—General.

Section 170-296A-4525. Emergency exit doors.

Section 170-296A-4550. Emergency exit windows.

Section 170-296A-4575. Emergency exits from areas used only for sleeping/napping areas.

Section 170-296A-4600. Commercial use areas—Fire wall.

Section 170-296A-4625. Bathrooms.

Section 170-296A-4650. Bathroom floors.

Section 170-296A-4675. Bathroom sinks.

Section 170-296A-4700. Water temperature.

Section 170-296A-4725. Guns and other weapons.

Section 170-296A-4750. Storage for each child's belongings.

Section 170-296A-4800. Pet and animal policy.

Section 170-296A-4850. Pet/animal health and safety.

Section 170-296A-4875. Pets or other animals interacting with children.

Section 170-296A-4900. Pet wastes.

Section 170-296A-4925. Licensed outdoor space.

Section 170-296A-4950. Rails on platforms, decks, and stairs.

Section 170-296A-5000. Play equipment.

Section 170-296A-5025. Outdoor physical activities.

Section 170-296A-5050. Bouncing equipment prohibited.

Section 170-296A-5075. Playground equipment—Ground cover—Fall zones.

Section 170-296A-5125. Daily outdoor activity.

Section 170-296A-5150. Water activity—Supervision.

Section 170-296A-5175. Wading pools—Defined—Supervision.

Section 170-296A-5200. Swimming pools defined—Barriers and supervision.

Section 170-296A-5225. Bodies of water or water hazards on the licensed premises.

Section 170-296A-5250. Bodies of water outside and near licensed space.

Section 170-296A-5400. Infant-toddler only license (birth to two years old).

Section 170-296A-5450. Two through five year old only license.

Section 170-296A-5500. School age only license (over five years through twelve years).

Section 170-296A-5550. Birth through twelve years license.

Section 170-296A-5600. Staff-to-child ratio.

Section 170-296A-5625. Capacity and ratio.

Section 170-296A-5700. Capacity and ratio table—Birth through twelve year license.

Section 170-296A-5750. Supervision.

Section 170-296A-5775. Licensee absence.

Section 170-296A-5810. Licensee notice of absences.

Section 170-296A-5825. Licensee absence—Retraining for staff if standards are violated.

Section 170-296A-6000. Interactions with children.

Section 170-296A-6025. Prohibited interactions.

Section 170-296A-6050. Guidance and discipline.

Section 170-296A-6075. Positive options for discipline.

Section 170-296A-6100. Separating a child from the group.

Section 170-296A-6125. Harmful or aggressive acts of children.

Section 170-296A-6150. Prohibited actions.

Section 170-296A-6175. Using alternate methods before using physical restraint.

Section 170-296A-6200. Physical restraint—Prohibited uses or methods.

Section 170-296A-6225. Physical restraint—Holding method allowed.

Section 170-296A-6250. Notice and documenting use of physical restraint.

Section 170-296A-6275. Abuse and neglect—Protection and training.

Section 170-296A-6400. Off-site activities—Parent or guardian permission.

Section 170-296A-6425. Off-site activity supervision.

Section 170-296A-6450. Off-site activity—Emergency information and supplies.

Section 170-296A-6475. Transportation.

Section 170-296A-6500. Using public transportation.

Section 170-296A-6525. Transporting children—Limited periods.

Section 170-296A-6550. Developmental activities.

Section 170-296A-6575. Activities to promote child growth and development.

Section 170-296A-6600. Toys and play materials.

Section 170-296A-6625. Art materials.

Section 170-296A-6650. Screen time.

Section 170-296A-6675. Screen time—Limitations.

Section 170-296A-6700. Limiting screen time for children under two.

Section 170-296A-6775. Diversity.

Section 170-296A-6800. Rest periods.

Section 170-296A-6850. Overnight care.

Section 170-296A-7000. Wheeled baby walkers prohibited.

Section 170-296A-7025. Infant "tummy time" positioning.

Section 170-296A-7075. Infant and toddler sleeping or napping equipment.

Section 170-296A-7085. Cribs.

Section 170-296A-7100. Infant safe sleep practices.

Section 170-296A-7125. Infant bottles.

Section 170-296A-7150. Breast milk.

Section 170-296A-7175. Bottle feeding infants.

Section 170-296A-7200. Feeding solid food to infants.

Section 170-296A-7225. High chairs.

Section 170-296A-7250. Diapering and toileting.

Section 170-296A-7275. Diaper disposal.

Section 170-296A-7300. Diaper changing.

Section 170-296A-7350. Toilet training.

Section 170-296A-7375. Potty chairs or modified toilet seats.

Section 170-296A-7500. Food must meet USDA guidelines.

Section 170-296A-7525. Parent or guardian-provided food.

Section 170-296A-7550. Home canned foods.

Section 170-296A-7575. Drinking water.

Section 170-296A-7600. Serving milk.

Section 170-296A-7625. Meal and snack schedule.

Section 170-296A-7650. Serving foods.

Section 170-296A-7675. Food handler permits.

Section 170-296A-7680. Safe food handling.

Section 170-296A-7700. Washing dishes.

Section 170-296A-7725. Food containers and utensils.

Section 170-296A-7750. Food preparation area.

Section 170-296A-8000. Facility licensing compliance agreements.

Section 170-296A-8010. Nonreferral status.

Section 170-296A-8025. Time period for correcting a violation.

Section 170-296A-8050. Civil monetary penalties (fines).

Section 170-296A-8060. When fines are levied.

Section 170-296A-8075. Fines—Payment period.

Section 170-296A-8100. Notice of fine—Posting.

Section 170-296A-8125. Failure to pay a fine—Department action.

Section 170-296A-8150. Denial, suspension, revocation, modification, or noncontinuation of a license.

Section 170-296A-8175. Violations—Enforcement action.

Section 170-296A-8225. Notice of license denial, suspension, revocation, or modification.

Section 170-296A-8250. Probationary license.

Section 170-296A-8275. Probationary license—Cause.

Section 170-296A-8300. Issuing a probationary license.

Section 170-296A-8325. Refusing a FLCA or probationary license.

Section 170-296A-8350. Providing unlicensed care—Notice.

Section 170-296A-8375. Unlicensed care—Fines and other penalties.

Section 170-296A-8400. Hearing process.