Section 170-296A-2425. Staff policies.

If the licensee hires staff or uses volunteers, the licensee must have written staff policies and provide training on the policies to all staff and volunteers. Staff policies must include:

(1) All the information in the parent/guardian handbook under WAC 170-296A-2375, except fees;

(2) Plan for keeping staff records current including:

(a) Completed background check forms and department clearances;

(b) First aid and CPR certification;

(c) TB test results;

(d) Required training and professional development for primary staff persons; and

(e) Training that the licensee must provide to staff that includes infant safe sleep if applicable;

(3) Job description;

(4) Staff responsibilities for:

(a) Child supervision requirements;

(b) Guidance/discipline techniques;

(c) Food service practices;

(d) Off-site field trips;

(e) Transporting children;

(f) Preventing children's access to unlicensed space;

(g) Health, safety and sanitization procedures;

(h) Medical emergencies, fire, disaster and evacuations;

(i) Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect;

(j) Overnight care, if applicable; and

(k) Staff responsibilities if the licensee is absent from the child care operation.

(5) The licensee must keep documentation of all staff training on policies.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 15-17-130, § 170-296A-2425, filed 8/19/15, effective 9/19/15; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2425, 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-2425, filed 8/19/15, effective 9/19/15; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2425, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-2375,