Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 170. Early Learning, Department of |
Chapter 170-296A. Licensed family home child care standards. |
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. |