Section 170-297-0001. Authority.

Section 170-297-0005. Intent.

Section 170-297-0010. Definitions.

Section 170-297-0050. Special needs accommodations.

Section 170-297-1000. License required.

Section 170-297-1035. Fire inspection/certification.

Section 170-297-1050. The licensee.

Section 170-297-1075. Child care subsidy.

Section 170-297-1100. Tribal or military regulated or operated child care—Certification for payment.

Section 170-297-1125. Orientation required.

Section 170-297-1200. Background checks.

Section 170-297-1250. License application packet—Contents.

Section 170-297-1275. Application processing.

Section 170-297-1300. Withdrawing an incomplete application.

Section 170-297-1325. Fees—When due.

Section 170-297-1350. Liability insurance coverage.

Section 170-297-1360. Lead and arsenic hazards—Tacoma smelter plume.

Section 170-297-1375. Private septic system—Inspection and maintenance.

Section 170-297-1400. Private well and water system.

Section 170-297-1410. Department inspection.

Section 170-297-1430. Initial license.

Section 170-297-1450. Nonexpiring license.

Section 170-297-1525. Change in circumstances.

Section 170-297-1625. Exception to rule.

Section 170-297-1710. Program director.

Section 170-297-1715. Site coordinator.

Section 170-297-1720. Lead teachers.

Section 170-297-1730. Program assistants.

Section 170-297-1735. Volunteers.

Section 170-297-1745. Staff meetings.

Section 170-297-1750. Tuberculosis.

Section 170-297-1775. Basic STARS training.

Section 170-297-1800. Ongoing training.

Section 170-297-1820. Program provided training.

Section 170-297-1825. First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Section 170-297-1850. HIV/AIDS training—Bloodborne pathogens plan.

Section 170-297-1925. Assistants and volunteers—Supervision.

Section 170-297-2000. Recordkeeping—Records available to the department.

Section 170-297-2025. Child records—Confidentiality.

Section 170-297-2050. Child records—Contents.

Section 170-297-2075. Staff records.

Section 170-297-2125. Child attendance records—Staff-to-child ratio records.

Section 170-297-2150. Facility records.

Section 170-297-2175. Materials that must be posted.

Section 170-297-2200. Reporting incidents to 911 (emergency services).

Section 170-297-2225. Reporting incidents to Washington poison center.

Section 170-297-2250. Reporting incidents to a child's parent or guardian and the department.

Section 170-297-2275. Other incident reporting to the department.

Section 170-297-2300. Reporting to DSHS children's administration intake.

Section 170-297-2325. Notifiable conditions.

Section 170-297-2350. Policies.

Section 170-297-2375. Parent/guardian policies (handbook).

Section 170-297-2400. Program/operations policies.

Section 170-297-2425. Staff policies.

Section 170-297-2450. Off-site activity policy.

Section 170-297-2575. Combustible and flammable materials.

Section 170-297-2600. Furnaces and other heating devices.

Section 170-297-2625. Electrical motors.

Section 170-297-2675. Open flame devices, candles, matches and lighters.

Section 170-297-2700. Emergency flashlight.

Section 170-297-2725. Portable heaters and generators.

Section 170-297-2775. Telephone.

Section 170-297-2825. Fire evacuation plan.

Section 170-297-2850. Disaster plan.

Section 170-297-2875. Fire, disaster training for staff and volunteers.

Section 170-297-2900. Emergency drills.

Section 170-297-2925. Record of emergency drills.

Section 170-297-2975. Additional method to sound an alarm.

Section 170-297-3000. Fire extinguishers.

Section 170-297-3200. Health plan.

Section 170-297-3210. Contagious disease procedure.

Section 170-297-3250. Immunization tracking.

Section 170-297-3275. Accepting a child who does not have current immunizations.

Section 170-297-3300. Immunizations—Exemption.

Section 170-297-3315. Medication management.

Section 170-297-3325. Medication storage.

Section 170-297-3375. Medication permission.

Section 170-297-3425. Medication requirements.

Section 170-297-3450. Sedating a child prohibited.

Section 170-297-3475. Prescription medication.

Section 170-297-3525. Nonprescription medications.

Section 170-297-3550. Children taking their own medication.

Section 170-297-3575. Injuries requiring first aid only.

Section 170-297-3600. Injuries or illness requiring professional medical treatment.

Section 170-297-3625. Handwashing procedure.

Section 170-297-3635. When handwashing is required.

Section 170-297-3650. Hand sanitizers.

Section 170-297-3700. Carpets.

Section 170-297-3850. Cleaning laundry.

Section 170-297-3875. Cleaning and sanitizing toys.

Section 170-297-3925. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting table.

Section 170-297-3950. Pest control.

Section 170-297-4000. Lead, asbestos, arsenic and other hazards.

Section 170-297-4025. Drugs and alcohol.

Section 170-297-4050. No smoking.

Section 170-297-4075. First-aid kit.

Section 170-297-4100. Poisons, chemicals and other substances.

Section 170-297-4200. Toys, equipment, and recalled items.

Section 170-297-4225. Indoor licensed space—Minimum space.

Section 170-297-4250. Indoor temperature.

Section 170-297-4275. Fans, air conditioning or cross ventilation.

Section 170-297-4300. Window coverings.

Section 170-297-4350. Electrical outlets, cords and power strips.

Section 170-297-4360. Area lighting.

Section 170-297-4375. Lighting safety.

Section 170-297-4475. Emergency exit pathways.

Section 170-297-4550. Windows.

Section 170-297-4625. Toileting facility.

Section 170-297-4635. Handwashing sinks.

Section 170-297-4650. Bathroom floors.

Section 170-297-4700. Water temperature.

Section 170-297-4725. Guns and other weapons.

Section 170-297-4750. Storage for each child's belongings.

Section 170-297-4800. Pet and other animal policy.

Section 170-297-4850. Pet and other animal health and safety.

Section 170-297-4875. Pets and other animals interacting with children.

Section 170-297-4900. Pet and other animal wastes.

Section 170-297-4925. Licensed outdoor space.

Section 170-297-4950. Playground equipment—Ground cover—Fall zones.

Section 170-297-5000. Play equipment.

Section 170-297-5050. Bouncing equipment prohibited.

Section 170-297-5100. Outdoor supervision.

Section 170-297-5125. Outdoor areas and daily physical activities.

Section 170-297-5150. Water safety and activity.

Section 170-297-5175. Wading pools—Defined—Supervision.

Section 170-297-5200. Swimming pools defined—Barriers and supervision.

Section 170-297-5225. Bodies of water or water hazards on the licensed premises.

Section 170-297-5250. Bodies of water outside and near licensed space.

Section 170-297-5600. Staff-to-child ratio.

Section 170-297-5625. Capacity.

Section 170-297-5725. Groups.

Section 170-297-5750. Supervising children.

Section 170-297-5800. Orientation for staff.

Section 170-297-6000. Interactions with children.

Section 170-297-6025. Prohibited interactions.

Section 170-297-6050. Guidance and discipline.

Section 170-297-6075. Positive options for discipline.

Section 170-297-6100. Separating a child from the group.

Section 170-297-6125. Preventing harmful or aggressive acts.

Section 170-297-6150. Prohibited actions.

Section 170-297-6175. Using alternate methods before using physical restraint.

Section 170-297-6200. Physical restraint—Prohibited uses or methods.

Section 170-297-6225. Physical restraint—Holding method allowed.

Section 170-297-6250. Notice and documenting use of physical restraint.

Section 170-297-6275. Abuse and neglect—Protection and training.

Section 170-297-6400. Off-site activities—Parent or guardian permission.

Section 170-297-6425. Off-site activity supervision.

Section 170-297-6450. Off-site activity—Emergency information and supplies.

Section 170-297-6475. Transportation.

Section 170-297-6500. Using public transportation.

Section 170-297-6550. Typical daily schedule.

Section 170-297-6575. Activities to promote child growth and development.

Section 170-297-6600. Equipment and play materials.

Section 170-297-6625. Art materials.

Section 170-297-6650. Screen time.

Section 170-297-6675. Screen time—Limitations.

Section 170-297-6775. Diversity.

Section 170-297-7500. Food and milk must meet USDA guidelines.

Section 170-297-7515. Menus and dietary restrictions.

Section 170-297-7525. Parent or guardian-provided food.

Section 170-297-7530. Food sources.

Section 170-297-7575. Drinking water.

Section 170-297-7580. Drinking fountains.

Section 170-297-7625. Meal and snack schedule.

Section 170-297-7650. Serving foods.

Section 170-297-7675. Food worker card.

Section 170-297-7680. Safe food handling.

Section 170-297-7700. Washing dishes.

Section 170-297-7725. Food containers and utensils.

Section 170-297-7750. Food preparation area.

Section 170-297-7800. Food storage.

Section 170-297-7825. Satellite kitchens.

Section 170-297-8000. Facility licensing compliance agreements.

Section 170-297-8010. Nonreferral status.

Section 170-297-8025. Time period for correcting a violation.

Section 170-297-8050. Civil monetary penalties (fines).

Section 170-297-8060. When fines are levied.

Section 170-297-8075. Fines—Payment period.

Section 170-297-8100. Notice of fine—Posting.

Section 170-297-8125. Failure to pay a fine—Department action.

Section 170-297-8150. Denial, suspension, revocation, modification or noncontinuation of a license.

Section 170-297-8175. Violations—Enforcement action.

Section 170-297-8225. Notice of license denial, suspension, revocation, or modification.

Section 170-297-8250. Probationary license.

Section 170-297-8275. Probationary license—Cause.

Section 170-297-8300. Issuing a probationary license.

Section 170-297-8325. Refusing a FLCA or probationary license.

Section 170-297-8350. Providing unlicensed care—Notice.

Section 170-297-8375. Unlicensed care—Fines and other penalties.

Section 170-297-8400. Hearing process.