Section 170-296A-4875. Pets or other animals interacting with children.

The licensee:

(1) Or primary staff person must directly supervise, or instruct staff to directly supervise, children preschool age and younger when the children are interacting with pets or other animals.

(2) Must have children and staff wash their hands as required under WAC 170-296A-3625 after interacting with pets or other animals, or after handling an animal's toys, bedding, litter or equipment.

(3) Must have a written plan to keep a pet or other animal inaccessible to the children if the pet or animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive.

(4) Must make reptiles and amphibians inaccessible to the children due to the risk of Salmonella.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-4875, 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-4875, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-3625,