Section 170-296A-4225. Indoor licensed space—Minimum space.

(1) The indoor licensed space must have thirty-five square feet per child for the maximum number of children stated on the license, measured to include only the space intended for use by children in care.

(2) The space under furniture used by the children is counted in square footage.

(3) Indoor space that is not counted in the minimum square footage requirement includes:

(a) Unlicensed space that is made inaccessible to children in care;

(b) Space under furniture not used by the children;

(c) Hallway space that leads to an exit;

(d) Bathrooms; and

(e) Closets.

(4) An office or kitchen that is made inaccessible to the children and is not intended for their use may be included as licensed space but is not counted as part of the minimum square footage.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-4225, 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-4225, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.