WSR 15-01-045
PERMANENT RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
EARLY LEARNING
[Filed December 9, 2014, 10:37 a.m., effective January 9, 2015]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: To remove language governing the duration of basic state training and registry system training.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 170-296A-1175, 170-296A-1910, 170-296A-1975, and 170-296A-2075.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
43.215.060 and 43.215.070; chapter
43.215 RCW.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 14-21-041 on October 7, 2014.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: December 9, 2014.
Elizabeth M. Hyde
Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1175 Basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training.
A license applicant must complete the basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training prior to an initial license being granted by the department.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1910 Basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training.
A primary staff person must complete the basic ((twenty hours of)) STARS training prior to working unsupervised with the children.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1975 Licensee/staff qualifications and requirements table.
The following table summarizes the licensee and staff qualifications and requirements found in WAC 170-296A-1700 through 170-296A-1950, and 170-296A-7675. An "X" indicates a requirement.
Licensee and Staff Qualifications Table
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Position |
Minimum age |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Back-ground check |
TB test |
DEL orientation |
Basic ((20-hour)) STARS |
Ongoing training 10-hours per year |
Fire safety training |
First aid/ CPR |
HIV/ AIDS |
Food handler permit |
Licensee |
18 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Primary staff person |
18 |
|
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
See WAC 170-296A-7675(3) regarding when other staff must have a food handler permit |
Assistant/ volunteer |
14 |
|
X Noncriminal background check only age 14-15 |
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
X |
See WAC 170-296A-7675(3) regarding when other staff must have a food handler permit |
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-2075 Licensee and staff records.
Records on file for the licensee and each staff person must include documentation of:
(1) Current first aid and infant, child and adult CPR training certification;
(2) HIV/AIDS training certification;
(3) TB test results or documentation as required under WAC 170-296A-1750;
(4) Current state food handler permit for the licensee, and for other staff if required under WAC 170-296A-7675(3);
(5) Completed background check form, or noncriminal background check form if applicable under WAC 170-296A-1225, and copy of the department-issued authorization;
(6) Copy of a current government issued picture identification;
(7) Emergency contact information;
(8) Completed application form or resume for staff when hired;
(9) Documentation for the licensee's and primary staff person only of:
(a) Basic ((twenty hour)) STARS training;
(b) Ongoing training completed; and
(c) Registration in MERIT.
(10) Record of training provided by the licensee to staff and volunteers; and
(11) Resume for the licensee only.
