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

The licensee's written parent/guardian policies (handbook) must include:

(1) Hours of operation including closures and vacations;

(2) Information on how children's records are kept current, including immunization records;

(3) Enrollment and disenrollment process;

(4) Parent/guardian access to their child during child care hours;

(5) Program philosophy (the licensee's view of child learning and development);

(6) Typical daily schedule, including food and rest periods. See WAC 170-296A-6550;

(7) Communication plan with parents/guardians including:

(a) How the parent or guardian may contact the licensee with questions or concerns; and

(b) How the licensee will communicate the child's progress with the parent or guardian at least twice a year;

(c) How the licensee will support parents regarding parenting;

(8) Written plan for any child's specific needs if applicable. See WAC 170-296A-0050;

(9) Fees and payment plans;

(10) Religious activities and how the parent's or guardian's specific religious preferences are addressed;

(11) How holidays are recognized in the program;

(12) Confidentiality policy including when information may be shared. See WAC 170-296A-2025;

(13) Items that the licensee requires the parent or guardian to provide;

(14) Guidance and discipline policy. See WAC 170-296A-6050;

(15) If applicable, infant/toddler care including infant safe sleep practices, feeding, diapering and toilet training;

(16) Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. See WAC 170-296A-6275;

(17) Food service practices. See WAC 170-296A-7125 through 170-296A-7200, and 170-296A-7500 through 170-296A-7650;

(18) Off-site field trips requirements. See WAC 170-296A-2450;

(19) Transportation requirements. See WAC 170-296A-6475;

(20) Staffing plan. See WAC 170-296A-5600 and 170-296A-5775;

(21) Access to licensee's and staff training and professional development records;

(22) Pet policies. See WAC 170-296A-4800;

(23) Health care and emergency preparedness policies including:

(a) Emergency preparedness and evacuation plans. See WAC 170-296A-2825;

(b) Injury or medical emergency response and reporting. See WAC 170-296A-3575, 170-296A-3600, and 170-296A-2275;

(c) Medication management including storage and giving medications. See WAC 170-296A-3325;

(d) Exclusion/removal policy of ill persons. See WAC 170-296A-3210;

(e) Reporting of notifiable conditions to public health;

(f) Immunization tracking. See WAC 170-296A-3250; and

(g) Infection control methods, including:

(i) Handwashing (WAC 170-296A-3625) and, if applicable, hand sanitizers (WAC 170-296A-3650); and

(ii) Cleaning and sanitizing, or cleaning and disinfecting procedures including the methods and products used. See WAC 170-296A-3850 through 170-296A-3925 and definitions in WAC 170-296A-0010;

(24) Napping/sleeping;

(25) No smoking policy consistent with WAC 170-296A-4050;

(26) Drug and alcohol policy consistent with WAC 170-296A-4025;

(27) If applicable, guns and weapons storage. See WAC 170-296A-4725; and

(28) If applicable, overnight care requirements. See WAC 170-296A-6850.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 15-17-130, § 170-296A-2375, filed 8/19/15, effective 9/19/15; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2375, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 15-17-130, § 170-296A-2375, filed 8/19/15, effective 9/19/15; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2375, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

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