Section 170-296A-1430. Initial license.

An applicant who demonstrates compliance with health and safety requirements of this chapter, but may not be in full compliance with all requirements, may be issued an initial license.

(1) An initial license is valid for six months from the date issued.

(2) At the department's discretion, an initial license may be extended for up to three additional six-month periods not to exceed a total of two years.

(3) The department may limit the number of children or ages of children that the licensee may care for (capacity) under an initial license based on the licensee's child care experience.

(4) The department must evaluate the licensee's ability to follow all of the rules contained in this chapter during the initial license period.

(5) The department may issue a nonexpiring full license to a licensee operating under an initial license who:

(a) Demonstrates full compliance with the health and safety requirements of this chapter at any time during the period of initial licensure;

(b) Demonstrates substantial compliance with other requirements of this chapter at any time; and

(c) Meets the requirements for a nonexpiring full license as provided in WAC 170-296A-1450(1).

(6) The department must deny a nonexpiring full license to a licensee operating under an initial license who does not demonstrate the ability to comply with all the rules contained in this chapter during the period of initial licensure.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 297. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-1430, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 297. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-1430, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-1450,