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WA Rev Code § 43.216.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.155 - Home visitation programs—Findings—Intent.

RCW 43.216.155 Home visitation programs—Findings—Intent.The legislature finds that:(1) The years from birth to three are critical in building the social, emotional, and cognitive developmental foundations of a young child. Research into the brain development of young children reveals that children are born learning.(2) The farther behind children are in their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, the more difficult it will be for them to catch up.(3) A significant number of children age birth to five years are born with two or more of the following risk factors and have a greater chance of failure in school and beyond: Poverty; single or no parent; no parent employed full time or full year; all parents with disability; and mother without a high school degree.(4) Parents and children involved in home visitation programs exhibit better birth outcomes, enhanced parent and child interactions, more efficient use of health care services, enhanced child development including improved school readiness, and early detection of developmental delays, as well as reduced welfare dependence, higher rates of school completion and job retention, reduction in frequency and severity of maltreatment, and higher rates of school graduation.The legislature intends to promote the use of voluntary home visitation services to families as an early intervention strategy to alleviate the effect on child development of factors such as poverty, single parenthood, parental unemployment or underemployment, parental disability, or parental lack of a high school diploma, which research shows are risk factors for child abuse and neglect and poor educational outcomes.[ 2007 c 466 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.215.145, 43.121.170.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.157 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.157 - Home visitation programs—Definitions.

RCW 43.216.157 Home visitation programs—Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW * 43.215.145, * 43.215.147, and ** 43.121.185 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Evidence-based" means a program or practice that has had multiple site random controlled trials across heterogeneous populations demonstrating that the program or practice is effective for the population.(2) "Home visitation" means providing services in the permanent or temporary residence, or in other familiar surroundings, of the family receiving such services.(3) "Research-based" means a program or practice that has some research demonstrating effectiveness, but that does not yet meet the standard of evidence-based practices.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 32 § 6; 2007 c 466 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.146, 43.121.175.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 43.215.145 and 43.215.147 were recodified as RCW 43.216.155 and 43.216.159, respectively, pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 821, effective July 1, 2018.**(2) RCW 43.121.185 was repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 32 § 12, effective June 30, 2012.Transition plan—Report to the legislature—2011 1st sp.s. c 32: See note following RCW 70.305.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.159 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.159 - Home visitation programs—Funding—Home visitation services coordination or consolidation plan.

RCW 43.216.159 Home visitation programs—Funding—Home visitation services coordination or consolidation plan.(1) Within available funds, the department shall fund evidence-based and research-based home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children. Home visitation programs must be voluntary and must address the needs of families to alleviate the effect on child development of factors such as poverty, single parenthood, parental unemployment or underemployment, parental disability, or parental lack of high school diploma, which research shows are risk factors for child abuse and neglect and poor educational outcomes. In order to maximize opportunities to obtain matching funds from private entities, general funds intended to support home visiting funding shall be appropriated to the home visiting services account established in *RCW 43.215.130.(2) The department shall work with the department of social and health services, the department of health, the private-public partnership created in *RCW 43.215.070, and key partners and stakeholders to develop a plan to coordinate or consolidate home visitation services for children and families to the extent practicable.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 32 § 7; 2008 c 152 § 6; 2007 c 466 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.215.147, 43.121.180.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.215.130 and 43.215.070 were recodified as RCW 43.216.130 and 43.216.065, respectively, pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 821, effective July 1, 2018.Transition plan—Report to the legislature—2011 1st sp.s. c 32: See note following RCW 70.305.005.Findings—Intent—2008 c 152: See note following RCW 13.34.136.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.165 - Early start account.

RCW 43.216.165 Early start account.(1) The early start account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenues in the account shall consist of appropriations by the legislature and all other sources deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes listed in RCW 43.216.080. All receipts from local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations must be deposited into the account.(2) The department oversees the account. Only the secretary or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.(3) The department shall separately track funds received for each local government, school district, institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or nonprofit organization that deposits funds into the account. Expenditures from these funds may be used only for the purposes listed in RCW 43.216.080 as identified in writing with the department by the contributing local government, school district, institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or nonprofit organization.[ 2018 c 58 § 68; 2017 c 178 § 5; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 17. Formerly RCW 43.215.195.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Intent—2017 c 178: See note following RCW 43.216.080.Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.170 - Applicants for positions with the department—Investigation and background checks.

RCW 43.216.170 Applicants for positions with the department—Investigation and background checks.(1) The secretary shall investigate the conviction records, pending charges, and disciplinary board final decisions of any current employee or applicant seeking or being considered for any position with the department who will or may have unsupervised access to children. This includes, but is not limited to, positions conducting comprehensive assessments, financial eligibility determinations, licensing and certification activities, investigations, surveys, or case management; or for state positions otherwise required by federal law to meet employment standards.(2) The secretary shall require a fingerprint-based background check through both the Washington state patrol and the federal bureau of investigation as provided in RCW 43.43.837. Unless otherwise authorized by law, the secretary shall use the information solely for the purpose of determining the character, suitability, and competence of the applicant.(3) Criminal justice agencies shall provide the secretary such information as they may have and that the secretary may require for such purpose.(4) Any person whose criminal history would otherwise disqualify the person under this section from a position that will or may have unsupervised access to children shall not be disqualified if the department of social and health services reviewed the person's otherwise disqualifying criminal history through the department of social and health services' background assessment review team process conducted in 2002 and determined that such person could remain in a position covered by this section, or if the otherwise disqualifying conviction or disposition has been the subject of a pardon, annulment, or other equivalent procedure.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 801.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.180 - Education of students in the custody of juvenile rehabilitation facilities—Duties—Creation of a comprehensive plan.

RCW 43.216.180 Education of students in the custody of juvenile rehabilitation facilities—Duties—Creation of a comprehensive plan.(1) The department shall meet regularly with the school districts that educate students who are in the custody of medium and maximum security facilities operated by juvenile rehabilitation to help coordinate activities in areas of common interest, such as communication with parents. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall facilitate upon request of the department.(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the department, shall create a comprehensive plan for the education of students in juvenile rehabilitation and provide it to the governor and relevant committees of the legislature by September 1, 2020.[ 2019 c 322 § 7.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 322: See note following RCW 72.01.410.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.190 - Assistance with submission of Washington state identicard application materials.

RCW 43.216.190 Assistance with submission of Washington state identicard application materials.The department shall assist licensed or contracted providers in following the process established under RCW 46.20.036 for providers submitting Washington state identicard application materials for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii).[ 2020 c 124 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.195 - Child care centers—Negotiated rule making.

RCW 43.216.195 Child care centers—Negotiated rule making.When the secretary elects to engage in negotiated rule making pursuant to RCW 34.05.310(2)(a), the department must include the largest organization representing child care center owners and directors; the largest organization representing supervisors, teachers, and aides; and other affected interests before adopting requirements that affect child care center licensees.[ 2021 c 199 § 312.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 199: See notes following RCW 43.216.770.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.255 - Licensing standards.

RCW 43.216.255 Licensing standards.(1) No later than November 1, 2016, the department shall implement a single set of licensing standards for child care and the early childhood education and assistance program. The department shall produce the single set of licensing standards within the department's available appropriations. The new licensing standards must:(a) Provide minimum licensing requirements for child care and preschool programs;(b) Rely on the standards established in the early achievers program to address quality issues in participating early childhood programs;(c) Take into account the separate needs of family care providers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and child care centers; and(d) Promote the continued safety of child care settings.(2) Private schools that operate early learning programs and do not receive state subsidy payments shall be subject to the minimum health and safety standards as defined in RCW 43.216.395(2)(b), the health and safety requirements under chapter 28A.195 RCW, and the requirements necessary to assure a sufficient early childhood education to meet usual requirements needed for transition into elementary school. The state, and any agency thereof, shall not restrict or dictate any specific educational or other programs for early learning programs operated by private schools except for programs that receive state subsidy payments.[ 2021 c 304 § 10; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.215.201.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.260 - Minimum requirements for licensure.

RCW 43.216.260 Minimum requirements for licensure.Applications for licensure shall require, at a minimum, the following information:(1) The size and suitability of a facility or location for an outdoor nature-based child care program, and the plan of operation for carrying out the purpose for which an applicant seeks a license;(2) The character, suitability, and competence of an agency and other persons associated with an agency directly responsible for the care of children;(3) The number of qualified persons required to render the type of care for which an agency seeks a license;(4) To provide for the comfort, care, and well-being of children, information about the health, safety, cleanliness, and general adequacy of the premises, including the real property and premises for an outdoor nature-based child care program;(5) The provision of necessary care and early learning, including food, supervision, and discipline; physical, mental, and social well-being; and educational and recreational opportunities for those served;(6) The financial ability of an agency to comply with minimum requirements established under this chapter; and(7) The maintenance of records pertaining to the care of children.[ 2021 c 304 § 11; 2007 c 415 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.215.205.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.265 - Fire protection—Powers and duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.

RCW 43.216.265 Fire protection—Powers and duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty:(1) In consultation with the secretary and with the advice and assistance of persons representative of the various type agencies to be licensed, to adopt recognized minimum standard requirements pertaining to each category of agency established pursuant to this chapter necessary to protect all persons residing therein from fire hazards;(2) To adopt licensing minimum standard requirements to allow children who attend classes in a school building during school hours to remain in the same building to participate in before-school or after-school programs and to allow participation in such before-school and after-school programs by children who attend other schools and are transported to attend such before-school and after-school programs;(3) To make or cause to be made such inspections and investigations of agencies as he or she deems necessary;(4) To make a periodic review of requirements under RCW 43.216.250(8) and to adopt necessary changes after consultation as required in subsection (1) of this section;(5) To issue to applicants for licenses under this chapter who comply with the requirements, a certificate of compliance, a copy of which shall be presented to the department before a license shall be issued, except that an initial license may be issued as provided in RCW 43.216.315.[ 2018 c 58 § 42; 2013 c 227 § 1; 2006 c 265 § 302. Formerly RCW 43.215.210.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.271 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.271 - Background check clearance registry—Background application form.

RCW 43.216.271 Background check clearance registry—Background application form.Subject to appropriation, the department shall maintain an individual-based or portable background check clearance registry. Any individual seeking a child care license or employment in any child care facility or outdoor nature-based child care program licensed or regulated under current law shall submit a background application on a form prescribed by the department in rule.[ 2021 c 304 § 12; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 207; 2011 c 295 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.215.216.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.272 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.272 - Fee for developing and administering individual-based/portable background check clearance registry.

RCW 43.216.272 Fee for developing and administering individual-based/portable background check clearance registry.All agency licensees shall pay the department a one-time fee established by the department. When establishing the fee, the department must consider the cost of developing and administering the registry, and shall not set a fee which is estimated to generate revenue beyond estimated costs for the development and administration of the registry. Fee revenues must be deposited in the individual-based/portable background check clearance account created in RCW 43.216.273 and may be expended only for the costs of developing and administering the individual-based/portable background check clearance registry created in RCW 43.216.271.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 208; 2011 c 295 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.215.217.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.273 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.273 - Individual-based/portable background check clearance account.

RCW 43.216.273 Individual-based/portable background check clearance account.The individual-based/portable background check clearance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All fees collected pursuant to RCW 43.216.270 and 43.216.272 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for development and administration, and implementation of the individual-based/portable background check registry established in RCW 43.216.271. Only the secretary or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 209; 2011 c 295 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.215.218.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.280 - Licensed day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers—Notice of pesticide use.

RCW 43.216.280 Licensed day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers—Notice of pesticide use.Licensed child day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers shall provide notice of pesticide use to parents or guardians of students and employees pursuant to chapter 17.21 RCW.[ 2021 c 304 § 13; 2006 c 265 § 303. Formerly RCW 43.215.220.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.285 - Articles of incorporation.

RCW 43.216.285 Articles of incorporation.A copy of the articles of incorporation of any agency or amendments to the articles of existing corporation agencies shall be sent by the secretary of state to the department at the time such articles or amendments are filed.[ 2006 c 265 § 304. Formerly RCW 43.215.230.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.290 - Access to agencies—Records inspection.

RCW 43.216.290 Access to agencies—Records inspection.All agencies subject to this chapter shall accord the department, the chief of the Washington state patrol, and the director of fire protection, or their designees, the right of entrance and the privilege of access to and inspection of records for the purpose of determining whether or not there is compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the requirements adopted under it.[ 2006 c 265 § 305. Formerly RCW 43.215.240.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.295 - License required.

RCW 43.216.295 License required.(1) It is unlawful for any agency to care for children unless the agency is licensed as provided in this chapter.(2) A license issued under chapter 74.15 RCW before July 1, 2006, for an agency subject to this chapter after July 1, 2006, is valid until its next renewal, unless otherwise suspended or revoked by the department.[ 2006 c 265 § 306. Formerly RCW 43.215.250.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.300 - License fees.

RCW 43.216.300 License fees. (Effective until June 30, 2023.)The secretary may not charge fees to the licensee for obtaining a child care license.[ 2021 c 304 § 29; 2018 c 58 § 41; 2007 c 17 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.215.255.]NOTES:Expiration date—2021 c 304 § 29: "Section 29 of this act expires June 30, 2023." [ 2021 c 304 § 34.]Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.RCW 43.216.300License fees. (Effective June 30, 2023.)(1) The secretary shall charge fees to the licensee for obtaining a license. The secretary may waive the fees when, in the discretion of the secretary, the fees would not be in the best interest of public health and safety, or when the fees would be to the financial disadvantage of the state.(2) Fees charged shall be based on, but shall not exceed, the cost to the department for the licensure of the activity or class of activities and may include costs of necessary inspection.(3) The secretary shall establish the fees charged by rule.[ 2018 c 58 § 41; 2007 c 17 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.215.255.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.