Section 388-148-1470. What are the general requirements for bedrooms?

(1) Each child shall have a bedroom, approved by the licensor, with privacy and space that is appropriate and adequate to meet the child's developmental needs. Children may share bedrooms, in compliance with WAC 388-148-1475.

(2) Each bedroom must have unrestricted direct access to outdoors as well as one direct access to common use areas such as hallways, corridors, living rooms, day rooms, or other such common use areas.

(3) You may not use hallways, kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, and unfinished basements as bedrooms.

(4) Children may not be required to pass through private bedroom space in order to access common areas of the home.

(5) An adult must be on the same floor or within easy hearing distance and access to where children under six years of age are sleeping.

(6) You must provide an appropriately sized separate bed for each child with clean bedding, and a mattress in good condition.

(7) Some children may soil the bed, and you may need to plan accordingly. You must provide waterproof mattress covers or moisture-resistant mattresses if needed. Each child's pillow must be covered with waterproof material or be washable.

(8) You must assure that children have access to clean clothing that is appropriate for their age. You must provide safe storage of children's clothing and personal possessions.

(9) You must provide an infant with a crib that ensures the safety of the infant, and complies with chapter 70.111 RCW, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. These requirements include:

(a) A maximum of 2 3/8" between vertical slats of the crib; and

(b) Cribs, infant beds, bassinets, and playpens must have clean, firm, snug-fitting mattresses covered with waterproof material that can be easily disinfected and be made of wood, metal, or approved plastic with secure latching devices.

(10) You must place infants on their backs for sleeping, unless advised differently by the child's licensed health care provider.

(11) You may not have loose blankets, pillows, crib bumpers, or stuffed toys with a sleeping infant.

(12) You may swaddle infants using one lightweight blanket upon the advice and training of a licensed health care provider. You must keep the blanket loose around the hips and legs when swaddling in order to avoid hip dysplasia. You may swaddle infants under two months of age unless a licensed health care provider directs otherwise. You may not dress a swaddled infant in a manner that allows them to overheat.

(13) You may not use wedges and positioners with a sleeping infant unless advised differently by the infant's licensed health care provider.

(14) You may not use weighted blankets for children under three years of age or that have mobility limitations unless advised differently by the child's licensed health care provider.

(15) If you use a weighted blanket, you must meet the following requirements:

(a) The weight of the blanket may not exceed ten percent of the child's body weight;

(b) Metal beads are choking hazards and may not be used in a weighted blanket; and

(c) You may not cover the child's head with a weighted blanket or place it above the middle of the child's chest.

(16) You may not allow children to use the loft style beds or upper bunks if the child is vulnerable due to age, development or condition. Examples: Preschool children, expectant mothers, and children with a disability.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.010, 74.15.030, 74.15.040, 74.15.090, 74.13.031, and P.L. 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, § 388-148-1470, filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-148-1470, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]

RCW 74.15.010, 74.15.030, 74.15.040, 74.15.090, 74.13.031, and P.L. 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, § 388-148-1470, filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-148-1470, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.

Rules

388-148-1475,