Section 170-296A-8175. Violations—Enforcement action.

The department may deny, suspend, revoke, or not continue a license when:

(1) The licensee is unable to provide the required care for the children in a way that promotes their health, safety and well-being;

(2) The licensee is disqualified under chapter 170-06 WAC (DEL background check rules);

(3) The licensee or household member has been found to have committed child abuse or child neglect;

(4) The licensee has been found to allow staff or household members to commit child abuse or child neglect;

(5) The licensee has a current charge or conviction for a disqualifying crime under WAC 170-06-0120;

(6) There is an allegation of child abuse or neglect against the licensee, staff, or household member;

(7) The licensee fails to report to DSHS children's administration intake or law enforcement any instances of alleged child abuse or child neglect;

(8) The licensee tries to obtain or keep a license by deceitful means, such as making false statements or leaving out important information on the application;

(9) The licensee commits, permits or assists in an illegal act at the child care premises;

(10) The licensee uses illegal drugs or alcohol in excess, or abuses prescription drugs;

(11) The licensee knowingly allowed a staff or household member to make false statements on employment or background check application related to their suitability or competence to provide care;

(12) The licensee fails to provide the required level of supervision for the children in care;

(13) The licensee cares for more children than the maximum number stated on the license;

(14) The licensee refuses to allow department authorized staff access during child care operating hours to:

(a) Requested information;

(b) The licensed space;

(c) Child, staff, or program files; or

(d) Staff or children in care.

(15) The licensee is unable to manage the property, fiscal responsibilities or staff in the facility;

(16) The licensee cares for children outside the ages stated on the license;

(17) A staff person or a household member residing in the licensed home is disqualified under chapter 170-06 WAC (DEL background check rules);

(18) The licensee, staff person, or household member residing in the licensed home has a current charge or conviction for a crime described in WAC 170-06-0120;

(19) A household member residing in the licensed home had a license to care for children or vulnerable adults denied or revoked;

(20) The licensee does not provide the required number of qualified staff to care for the children in attendance; or

(21) The department is in receipt of information that the licensee has failed to comply with any requirement described in WAC 170-296A-1420.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 293 [c 295]. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-8175, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 293 [c 295]. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-8175, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-06,170-06-0120,170-06,170-06-0120,