Section 170-296A-5775. Licensee absence.

(1) The licensee must have a written policy and procedure for staff to follow any time the licensee is absent from the child care. The policy and procedure must include, but is not limited to:

(a) A staffing plan to include:

(i) That a qualified primary staff person will be present and in charge at all times during the licensee's absence;

(ii) Staff roles and responsibilities;

(iii) How staff-to-child ratios will be met; and

(iv) How staff will meet the individual needs of children in care;

(b) How parents will be notified in writing of the licensee's absence described in WAC 170-296A-5810(1), closures, or staffing changes;

(c) Responsibility for meeting the requirements of this chapter and chapter 43.215 RCW;

(d) Emergency contact information for the licensee; and

(e) Licensee's expected outside work schedule if applicable.

(2) Prior to engaging in outside employment or ongoing activities outside the child care during operating hours, the licensee must inform the department in writing.

(3) The department must approve the licensee's policy and procedure for licensee absence. The department may require modifications to the proposed policy and procedure if it does not meet licensing requirements.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-5775, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-5775, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-5810,