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WA Rev Code § 43.216.685 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.685 - Child care—Toll-free information number.

RCW 43.216.685 Child care—Toll-free information number.(1) The department shall establish and maintain a toll-free telephone number, and an interactive web-based system through which persons may obtain information regarding child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers. This number shall be available twenty-four hours a day for persons to request information. The department shall respond to recorded messages left at the number within two business days. The number shall be published in reasonably available printed and electronic media. The number shall be easily identifiable as a number through which persons may obtain information regarding child day care centers and family day care providers as set forth in this section.(2) Through the toll-free telephone line established by this section, the department shall provide information to callers about: (a) Whether a day care provider is licensed; (b) whether a day care provider's license is current; (c) the general nature of any enforcement against the providers; (d) how to report suspected or observed noncompliance with licensing requirements; (e) how to report alleged abuse or neglect in a day care; (f) how to report health, safety, and welfare concerns in a day care; (g) how to receive follow-up assistance, including information on the office of the family and children's ombuds; and (h) how to receive referral information on other agencies or entities that may be of further assistance to the caller.(3) The department shall print the toll-free number established by this section on the face of new licenses issued to child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers.(4) This section shall not be construed to require the disclosure of any information that is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2021 c 304 § 23; 2013 c 23 § 99; 2006 c 209 § 10; 2005 c 473 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.215.520, 74.15.310.]NOTES:Purpose—2005 c 473: See note following RCW 74.15.300.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.687 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.687 - Child care—Required postings—Disclosure of complaints.

RCW 43.216.687 Child care—Required postings—Disclosure of complaints.(1) Every child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, and family day care provider shall prominently post the following items, clearly visible to parents and staff:(a) The license issued under this chapter;(b) The department's toll-free telephone number established by RCW 43.216.685;(c) The notice of any pending enforcement action. The notice must be posted immediately upon receipt. The notice must be posted for at least two weeks or until the violation causing the enforcement action is corrected, whichever is longer;(d) A notice that inspection reports and any notices of enforcement actions for the previous three years are available from the licensee and the department; and(e) Any other information required by the department.(2) The department shall disclose the receipt, general nature, and resolution or current status of all complaints on record with the department after July 24, 2005, against a child day care center or family day care provider that result in an enforcement action. Information may be posted:(a) On a website; or(b) In a physical location that is easily accessed by parents and potential employers.(3) This section shall not be construed to require the disclosure of any information that is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2021 c 304 § 24; 2007 c 415 § 6; 2006 c 209 § 11; 2005 c 473 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.215.525, 74.15.320.]NOTES:Purpose—2005 c 473: See note following RCW 74.15.300.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.689 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.689 - Child care—Public access to reports and enforcement action notices.

RCW 43.216.689 Child care—Public access to reports and enforcement action notices.(1) Every child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, and family day care provider shall have readily available for review by the department, parents, and the public a copy of each inspection report and notice of enforcement action received by the center or provider from the department for the past three years. This subsection only applies to reports and notices received on or after July 24, 2005.(2) The department shall make available to the public during business hours all inspection reports and notices of enforcement actions involving child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers. The department shall include in the inspection report a statement of the corrective measures taken by the center or provider.(3) The department may make available on a publicly accessible website all inspection reports and notices of licensing actions, including the corrective measures required or taken, involving child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers.(4) This section shall not be construed to require the disclosure of any information that is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2021 c 304 § 25; 2007 c 415 § 7; 2006 c 209 § 12; 2005 c 473 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.215.530, 74.15.330.]NOTES:Purpose—2005 c 473: See note following RCW 74.15.300.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.690 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.690 - Child day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers—Immunization.

RCW 43.216.690 Child day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers—Immunization.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, child day care centers and outdoor nature-based child care providers licensed under this chapter may not allow on the premises an employee or volunteer, who has not provided the child day care center or outdoor nature-based child care provider with:(a) Immunization records indicating that he or she has received the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine; or(b) Proof of immunity from measles through documentation of laboratory evidence of antibody titer or a health care provider's attestation of the person's history of measles sufficient to provide immunity against measles.(2)(a) The child day care center and outdoor nature-based child care provider may allow a person to be employed or volunteer on the premises for up to thirty calendar days if he or she signs a written attestation that he or she has received the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine or is immune from measles, but requires additional time to obtain and provide the records required in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.(b) The child day care center and outdoor nature-based child care provider may allow a person to be employed or volunteer on the premises if the person provides the child day care center or outdoor nature-based child care provider with a written certification signed by a health care practitioner, as defined in RCW 28A.210.090, that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is, in the practitioner's judgment, not advisable for the person. This subsection (2)(b) does not apply if it is determined that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is no longer contraindicated.(3) The child day care center and outdoor nature-based child care provider shall maintain the documents required in subsection (1) or (2) of this section in the person's personnel record maintained by the child day care center.(4) For purposes of this section, "volunteer" means a nonemployee who provides care and supervision to children at the child day care center or outdoor nature-based child care program.[ 2021 c 304 § 26; 2019 c 362 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.692 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.692 - Family home providers—Capacity flexibility.

RCW 43.216.692 Family home providers—Capacity flexibility.The department may waive the limit, as established in RCW 43.216.010(1)(c), that restricts family home providers from serving not more than 12 children. The department must establish conditions for such waivers by rule and must assess, at a minimum, the provider's available square footage and staffing capabilities prior to issuing any waiver of the limit of 12 children.[ 2021 c 199 § 313.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 199: See notes following RCW 43.216.770.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.705 - Child care providers—Tiered-reimbursement system—Pilot sites.

RCW 43.216.705 Child care providers—Tiered-reimbursement system—Pilot sites.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall implement the tiered-reimbursement system developed pursuant to section 6, chapter 490, Laws of 2005. Implementation of the tiered-reimbursement system shall initially consist of two pilot sites in different geographic regions of the state with demonstrated public-private partnerships, with statewide implementation to follow.(2) In implementing the tiered-reimbursement system, consideration shall be given to child care providers who provide staff wage progression.(3) The department shall begin implementation of the two pilot sites by March 30, 2006.[ 2006 c 265 § 207; 2005 c 490 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.215.540, 74.15.350.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 409: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 16, 2005]." [ 2005 c 490 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.715 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.715 - Child care partnership employer liaison.

RCW 43.216.715 Child care partnership employer liaison.An employer liaison position is established in the department to be colocated with the department of commerce. The employer liaison shall, within appropriated funds:(1) Staff and assist the child care partnership in the implementation of its duties;(2) Provide technical assistance to employers regarding child care services, working with and through local resource and referral organizations whenever possible. Such technical assistance shall include at a minimum:(a) Assessing the child care needs of employees and prospective employees;(b) Reviewing options available to employers interested in increasing access to child care for their employees;(c) Developing techniques to permit small businesses to increase access to child care for their employees;(d) Reviewing methods of evaluating the impact of child care activities on employers; and(e) Preparing, collecting, and distributing current information for employers on options for increasing involvement in child care; and(3) Provide assistance to local child care resource and referral organizations to increase their capacity to provide quality technical assistance to employers in their community.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 214; 2006 c 265 § 203; 1989 c 381 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.215.550, 74.13.0902.]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.Effective date—2006 c 265: See RCW 43.216.902.Findings—Severability—1989 c 381: See notes following RCW 43.216.660.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.720 - Child care expansion grant fund.

RCW 43.216.720 Child care expansion grant fund.(1) The legislature recognizes that a severe shortage of child care exists to the detriment of all families and employers throughout the state. Many workers are unable to enter or remain in the workforce due to a shortage of child care resources. The high costs of starting a child care business create a barrier to the creation of new slots, especially for children with special needs.(2) A child care expansion grant fund is created in the custody of the secretary of the department of social and health services. Grants shall be awarded on a one-time only basis to persons, organizations, or schools needing assistance to start a child care center or mini-center as defined by the department by rule, or to existing licensed child care providers, including family home providers, for the purpose of making capital improvements in order to accommodate children with disabilities, sick children, or infant care, or children needing nighttime care. No grant may exceed ten thousand dollars. Start-up costs shall not include operational costs after the first three months of business.(3) Child care expansion grants shall be awarded on the basis of need for the proposed services in the community, within appropriated funds.(4) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW setting forth criteria, application procedures, and methods to assure compliance with the purposes described in this section.[ 2020 c 274 § 26; 1988 c 213 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.215.555, 74.13.095.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 213: See note following RCW 43.216.660.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.725 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.725 - Subsidized child care report and assessment.

RCW 43.216.725 Subsidized child care report and assessment.The department and the department of social and health services, in consultation with interested individuals and organizations, shall jointly:(1) Identify different options to track subsidized child care attendance, including methods using a land line or cellular telephone, a computer, a point of sale system, or some combination of these methods and report their recommended method to the legislature no later than December 31, 2011. Each department's recommendations must include implementation issues to be addressed and a proposed implementation timeline, and should assume a January 2013 implementation date for the attendance tracking system. The legislature shall review the recommendations and authorize implementation. The method that is chosen must interface smoothly with the current and future payment systems for subsidized child care payments.(2) Conduct an assessment of the current subsidized child care eligibility determination system and develop recommendations to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of the system, including consideration of the most appropriate entity or entities to make eligibility determinations. The results of the assessment shall be reported to the legislature no later than December 31, 2011.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.215.560.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.730 - Child care subsidy fraud—Referral—Collection of overpayments.

RCW 43.216.730 Child care subsidy fraud—Referral—Collection of overpayments.(1) The department must refer all suspected incidents of child care subsidy fraud to the department of social and health services office of fraud and accountability for appropriate investigation and action.(2) For the purposes of this section, "fraud" has the definition in RCW 74.04.004.(3) This section does not limit or preclude the department or the department of social and health services from establishing and collecting overpayments consistent with federal regulation or seek other remedies that may be legally available, including but not limited to criminal investigation or prosecution.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 29 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.562.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 29: "The legislature finds that child care providers positively contribute to local communities by offering important services that support the well-being of children and their families. The legislature further recognizes that most child care providers make every effort to ensure that subsidy payments received are correct and align with agency rules. When a child care provider is found to have fraudulently accepted subsidy payments, however, it is the legislature's intent to prohibit such a provider from receiving future child care subsidy payments." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 29 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.735 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.735 - Placement of children ages sixty months through six years.

RCW 43.216.735 Placement of children ages sixty months through six years.For children ages sixty months through six years, the child's school enrollment status may not be used as a reason to require the child be placed within a specific mixed-age group. Nothing in this section changes or requires the department to change the staff-to-child ratio requirements for mixed-age groups that include children who are ages thirty months through six years.[ 2016 c 169 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.564.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2016 c 169: "(1) The legislature recognizes that the high cost of quality child care places a heavy burden on Washington's poorest families. The legislature further acknowledges the administrative burden unnecessary regulations place on child care providers and the families they serve. The legislature finds that under current rule, child care providers may not serve five year olds attending school in the same group as five year olds not attending school.(2) The legislature intends to allow child care centers to serve kindergartners in a mixed group or classroom without having to go through a waiver process. The legislature further intends to streamline the delivery of services to children while continuing to protect their safety and well-being." [ 2016 c 169 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.742 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.742 - Outdoor nature-based child care program.

RCW 43.216.742 Outdoor nature-based child care program.(1) The department shall establish a licensed outdoor nature-based child care program.(2) The department shall adopt rules to implement the outdoor nature-based child care program and may waive or adapt licensing requirements when necessary to allow for the operation of outdoor classrooms.(3) The department shall apply the early achievers program to the outdoor nature-based child care program to assess quality in outdoor learning environments and may waive or adapt early achievers requirements when necessary to allow for the operation of outdoor classrooms.(4) A child care or early learning program operated by a federally recognized tribe may participate in the outdoor nature-based child care program through an interlocal agreement between the tribe and the department. The interlocal agreement must reflect the government-to-government relationship between the state and the tribe, including recognition of tribal sovereignty.(5) Subject to the availability of funds, the department may convene an advisory group of outdoor, nature-based early learning practitioners to inform and support implementation of the outdoor nature-based child care program.[ 2021 c 304 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.745 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.745 - Child care consultation program—Creation, operation, and duties.

RCW 43.216.745 Child care consultation program—Creation, operation, and duties.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall establish a child care consultation program linking child care providers with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and best practice resources regarding caring for infants and young children who present behavioral concerns or symptoms of trauma. The department may contract with an entity with expertise in child development and early learning programs in order to operate the child care consultation program.(2) In establishing and operating the program, the department or contracted entity shall: (a) Assist child care providers in recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma in children; (b) provide support and guidance to child care staff; (c) consult and coordinate with parents, other caregivers, and experts or practitioners involved with the care and well-being of the young children; and (d) provide referrals for children who need additional services.[ 2017 c 202 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.215.570.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 202: See note following RCW 74.09.495.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.760 - Child care and early learning providers—Firearms, dangerous weapons.

RCW 43.216.760 Child care and early learning providers—Firearms, dangerous weapons.(1) Every child day care center and early childhood education and assistance program provider is subject to RCW 9.41.282.(2)(a) A family day care provider must store any firearm, ammunition, or other dangerous weapon as described in RCW 9.41.250 in a secure area when children for whom the family day care provider is licensed to provide care are present on the premises.(b) The secure area must be inaccessible to children and must consist of a locked gun safe or a locked room. If stored in a locked room, each firearm must be stored unloaded and with a trigger lock or other disabling feature.(3) The department may deny, suspend, revoke, modify or not renew the license of a child care provider in violation of this section.[ 2020 c 189 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.762 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.762 - Child care and early learning providers—Firearms, dangerous weapons—Rules.

RCW 43.216.762 Child care and early learning providers—Firearms, dangerous weapons—Rules.The department must adopt rules to implement RCW 9.41.282 and 43.216.760.[ 2020 c 189 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.775 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.775 - Inflationary adjustments to rates.

RCW 43.216.775 Inflationary adjustments to rates.Beginning July 1, 2023, and subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, rates paid under RCW 43.216.579, 43.216.585, 43.216.592, and 43.216.578 must be adjusted every two years according to an inflationary increase. The inflationary increase must be calculated by applying the rate of the increase in the inflationary adjustment index to the rates established in RCW 43.216.579, 43.216.585, 43.216.592, and 43.216.578. Any funded inflationary increase must be included in the rate used to determine inflationary increases in subsequent years. For the purposes of this section, "inflationary adjustment index" means the implicit price deflator averaged for each fiscal year, using the official current base rate, compiled by the bureau of economic analysis, United States department of commerce.[ 2021 c 199 § 106.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 199: See notes following RCW 43.216.770.