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Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6575 - Activities to promote child growth and development

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The licensee must provide activities that support each
				  child's developmental stage including:
(1) Social, emotional and self
				development;
(2) Positive self
				concepts;
(3) Language and
				literacy;
(4) Physical development,
				including daily opportunities to develop the child's small and large
				muscles;
(5) Spatial concepts
				(including, but not limited to, size or position); and
(6) Numeracy (counting and
				numbers).
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6575, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6600 - Toys and play materials

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The licensee must provide toys, objects, and other play
				  materials that are:
(1) Washable and
				clean;
(2) Nonpoisonous or free of
				toxins; and
(3) For infants,
				toddlers, or children at those developmental levels, large enough to avoid
				swallowing or choking.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6600, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6625 - Art materials

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(1) All prepackaged
				art materials used in the family home child care must be labeled "nontoxic" and
				as conforming to or meeting "ASTM D-4236." This does not apply to food items
				used as art materials, bulk paper, or items from the natural
				environment.
(2) Infants, toddlers,
				and preschool age children must be closely supervised when using art
				materials.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6625, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6650 - Screen time

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If the licensee or staff provide screen time for children in
				  care, the screen time must:
(1) Be
				educational, and developmentally and age appropriate;
(2) Have child-appropriate content;
				and
(3) Not have violent or adult
				content.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6650, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6675 - Screen time - Limitations

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The licensee or staff must:
(1) Limit screen time for any child to less
				than two hours per day during operating hours;
(2) Not require children to participate in
				screen time;
(3) Provide
				alternative activities to screen time; and
(4) Place children at least three feet from a
				television screen.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6675, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6700 - Limiting screen time for children under two

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The licensee must minimize exposure to screen time for any
				  child under the age of two by:
(1)
				Providing alternative activities for the child;
(2) Moving the child away from direct view of
				the screen; and
(3) Positioning the
				child so the child is not able to view the screen.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6700, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6775 - Diversity

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The licensee must:
(1) Provide an environment that reflects each
				child's daily life, family culture and language, and the diversity in
				society.
(2) Describe or
				demonstrate to the licensor, or have a written plan for how:
(a) The licensee will discuss with parents
				how the child care reflects that child's daily life and family's culture or
				language; and
(b) The child care
				environment reflects the diversity in society.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6800 - Rest periods

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(1) The licensee
				must offer a daily supervised rest period for children.
(2) The supervised rest period must be:
(a) Offered to all children five years of age
				and younger who remain in care more than six hours per day; and
(b) Offered to any child who shows a need for
				rest.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › PROGRAM › Section 170-296A-6850 - Overnight care

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The licensee must be approved by the department to provide
				  overnight care. If the licensee provides overnight child care:
(1) The licensee or primary staff person must
				be awake until all children in care are asleep;
(2) The licensee or a primary staff person
				must be on the same level of the home as the children in care;
(3) The licensee or primary staff person must
				maintain required staff-to-child ratios; and
(4) The daily schedule under WAC
				170-296A-6550 must include
				evening or overnight care.
See WAC
				  170-296A-3725 through
				  170-296A-3825 regarding sleeping
				  equipment and bedding requirements.
See WAC
				  170-296A-4400 and
				  170-296A-4425 regarding door
				  alarms, night latches, deadbolts, and security chains.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-6850, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7000 - Wheeled baby walkers prohibited

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The licensee must not use or allow the use of wheeled baby
				  walkers in the family home child care during operating hours.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7000, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7025 - Infant "tummy time" positioning

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When infants are awake, the licensee or staff must allow each
				  infant supervised tummy time at least three times daily. As used in this
				  section, "tummy time" means placing the infant in a nonrestrictive prone
				  position, lying on his or her stomach, when not in sleeping
				  equipment.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7025, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7075 - Infant and toddler sleeping or napping equipment

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(1) The licensee must:
(a)Provide and use a single level crib,
				toddler bed, playpen or other sleeping equipment for each infant or toddler in
				care that is safe and not subject to tipping. The equipment must be of a design
				approved for infants or toddlers by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
				(see WAC 170-296A-7085 regarding approved
				cribs);
(b) Provide sleeping or
				napping equipment with clean, firm, and snug-fitting mattress designed
				specifically for the particular equipment and that does not have tears or holes
				or is repaired with tape;
(c)Provide mattresses covered with waterproof
				material that is easily cleaned and sanitized as provided in WAC
				170-296A-0010;
(d)Provide the appropriate fitted sheet for
				the sleeping equipment;
(e)Arrange
				sleeping equipment to allow staff access to children;
(f) Remove sleeping children from car seats,
				swings or similar equipment; and
(g) Consult with a child's parent or guardian
				before the child is transitioned from infant sleeping equipment to other
				approved sleeping equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7085 - Cribs

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In order to meet federal requirements, a licensee who uses a
				  crib with children in care must comply with this section.
(1) Effective December 28, 2012, each crib in
				use in licensed child care must meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
				(CPSC) requirements for full size cribs as defined in  16 Code of Federal
				Regulations (C.F.R.) 1219, or nonfull size cribs as defined in  16 C.F.R.
				1220.
(2) A crib meets the
				requirements of this section if the crib is labeled by the manufacturer as made
				on or after June 28, 2011.
(3) A
				crib labeled as made from July 1, 2010, through June 27, 2011, may meet the
				requirements of this section if the licensee has obtained a certificate of
				compliance from the crib manufacturer or importer, or the licensee has other
				documentation from the manufacturer that the crib is certified as meeting the
				CPSC regulations.
(4) Any crib that
				does not meet the requirements of subsection (2) or (3) of this section must be
				removed from the child care facility not later than December 28,
				2012.
(5) The licensee must keep in
				the licensed space a log documenting that each crib in use meets the
				requirements of this section.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7085, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7100 - Infant safe sleep practices

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7100, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7125 - Infant bottles

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The licensee must:
(1) Use glass bottles or use plastic bottles
				labeled with "1," "2," "4," or "5" on the bottle. A plastic bottle must not
				contain the chemical bisphenol-A or phthalates.
(2) If heating a bottle, heat the bottle in
				warm water that is not more than one hundred twenty degrees
				Fahrenheit;
(3) Not use a microwave
				oven to warm the contents of a bottle;
(4) Clean bottles and nipples before each
				use, only with warm soapy water and a bottlebrush, or in a
				dishwasher;
(5) Keep bottle nipples
				covered if bottles are prepared ahead, and label the bottle with the date it
				was prepared;
(6) Not allow infants
				to share bottles or infant cups;
(7) Have a method to identify the individual
				child's bottle or cup;
(8) Keep the
				contents of a child's bottle inaccessible to other children; and
(9) Throw away milk, breast milk, or formula
				if it has been sitting at room temperature for more than one hour.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7125, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7150 - Breast milk

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When breast milk is provided for a child, the licensee
				  must:
(1) For breast milk to be used
				on the day received, refrigerate and label the breast milk container;
(2) If the breast milk is to be frozen, label
				the container with the child's name and date the milk was brought to the child
				care. The licensee must:
(a) Store frozen
				breast milk at ten degrees Fahrenheit or less;
(b) Keep frozen breast milk not more than two
				weeks;
(c) Use frozen breast milk
				within twenty-four hours after thawing;
(d) Thaw breast milk in the refrigerator,
				under warm running water, or in a container with warm water that is not more
				than one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit; and
(e) Never thaw or heat breast milk in a
				microwave oven or on the stove.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7175 - Bottle feeding infants

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(1) When bottle
				feeding, the licensee or staff must:
(a) Test
				the bottle contents before feeding, to avoid scalding or burning the infant's
				mouth;
(b) Hold infants when the
				infant is unable to hold his or her bottle;
(c) Not prop bottles when feeding an
				infant;
(d) Not give a bottle or
				cup to an infant who is lying down;
(e) Feed infants on demand or based on the
				parent or guardian's recommended feeding schedule;
(f) Stop feeding the infant when he or she
				shows signs of fullness; and
(g)
				Not add medication, cereal, supplements, or sweeteners to the contents of the
				bottle unless prescribed by a health care provider.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7200 - Feeding solid food to infants

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(1) The
				licensee must consult with and have approval from an infant's parent or
				guardian before introducing solid food to an infant.
(2) When serving infants solid food the
				licensee or staff must:
(a) Hold or sit the
				infant in a semi-reclining or upright position;
(b) Not allow infants to share the same dish
				or utensil;
(c) Stir and test for
				safe temperature after heating food and before serving;
(d) Throw away any uneaten food from the
				serving container;
(e) Serve solid
				food by utensil or let the child feed themselves; and
(f) Feed the infant when hungry unless the
				parent or guardian gives written instructions for an alternative feeding
				schedule, and stop feeding when the infant shows signs of fullness.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7225 - High chairs

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(1) If the licensee
				uses high chairs in the child care, each high chair must:
(a) Have a base that is wider than the
				seat;
(b) Have a safety device that
				prevents the child from climbing or sliding down the chair;
(c) Be free of cracks and tears;
				and
(d) Have a washable
				surface.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7250 - Diapering and toileting

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(1) The licensee
				must provide a diaper changing area that is separate from any area where food
				is stored, prepared or served.
(2)
				The diaper changing area must:
(a) Have a
				sink with hot and cold running water close to the diaper changing area. The
				sink must not be used for food preparation and clean up;
(b) Have a sturdy surface or mat that is:
(i) Not torn or repaired with tape;
(ii) Easily cleanable;
(iii) Waterproof; and
(iv) Large enough to prevent the area
				underneath from being contaminated with bodily fluids.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7275 - Diaper disposal

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(1) The licensee
				must provide a container specifically for diaper and diapering supply disposal
				that is not used for other household trash. The diaper disposal container must:
(a) Have a tight cover;
(b) Be lined with a disposable plastic trash
				bag; and
(c) Be within arm's reach
				of the diaper changing area.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7300 - Diaper changing

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(1) The licensee or
				staff must:
(a) Check diapers at least every
				two hours;
(b) Change the diaper
				when necessary, or whenever the child indicates discomfort;
(c) Attend to the child at all times when
				diapering a child;
(d) Not rinse
				soiled diapers; and
(e) Place
				soiled diapers directly into a diaper waste container.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7350 - Toilet training

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The licensee must discuss toilet training with the child's
				  parent or guardian when a child is ready for training. The licensee or staff
				  must use:
(1) Positive
				reinforcement;
(2) Culturally
				sensitive methods;
(3)
				Developmentally appropriate methods; and
(4) A routine developed in agreement with the
				parent or guardian.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7350, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › INFANT CARE › Section 170-296A-7375 - Potty chairs or modified toilet seats

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(1) When potty chairs are used, the licensee
				or staff must immediately after each use:
(a)
				Empty the potty chair into the toilet; and
(b) Clean and disinfect the potty chair as
				provided in WAC
				170-296A-0010.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7500 - Food must meet USDA guidelines

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The licensee must provide meals and snack foods to children
				  in care according to the current edition of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
				  (USDA) - Child and adult care food program (CACFP) charts for the ages of
				  children in the licensee's care.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7500, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7525 - Parent or guardian-provided food

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(1)
				A parent or guardian may provide alternative food for their child if a written
				food plan is completed and signed by the parent or guardian and the
				licensee.
(2) A written food plan
				is not required for infant formula, breast milk or baby food supplied by the
				child's parent or guardian.
(3) A
				written food plan may include accommodations for:
(a) The child's medical needs;
(b) Special diets;
(c) Religious or cultural preference;
				or
(d) Family preference.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7550 - Home canned foods

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The licensee must not serve home canned foods due to the risk
				  of botulism poisoning.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7550, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7575 - Drinking water

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The licensee must supply safe drinking water for the
				  children in care. Drinking water must be served in a safe and sanitary manner
				  and be available throughout the day. See WAC 170-300-0235 for water testing
				  requirements for a family home child care that receives its drinking water from
				  a private well or public water system.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7575, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7600 - Serving milk

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(1) The licensee
				must serve milk according to the ages of the children in care. The licensee is
				responsible to serve:
(a) Breast milk or
				formula to children from birth to twelve months old. The parent or guardian may
				request breast milk or formula be served to their child after the child turns
				twelve months of age.
(b) Whole
				pasteurized milk to children from twelve months through twenty-four months old
				if the child is ready to be served whole milk.
(c) Pasteurized milk or pasteurized milk
				product to children over twenty-four months old.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7625 - Meal and snack schedule

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(1) The licensee
				must offer meals and snacks to the children in care at intervals of at least
				two hours apart and no more than three hours unless the child is
				asleep.
(2) The licensee must offer
				a snack to children arriving from school.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7625, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7650 - Serving foods

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(1) The licensee or
				staff may:
(a) Serve each child individually;
				or
(b) Serve family style in
				serving containers that allow each child the opportunity to serve
				themselves.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7675 - Food handler permits

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(1) New license
				applicants must obtain a current state food handler permit prior to being
				licensed.
(2) By March 31, 2013,
				every licensee must obtain and maintain a current state food handler
				permit.
(3) When the licensee is
				not present, one staff person with a current state food handler permit must be
				present whenever food is prepared or served to children in care.
(4) The licensee or staff person with a
				current state food handler permit must prepare or supervise preparation of all
				food served to children in care.
(5) The licensee must keep a copy of each
				individual's food handler permit on file.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7675, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7680 - Safe food handling

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(1) The licensee
				and staff must follow the safe food storage, preparation, cooking, holding
				proper temperature, and serving guidelines in the current edition of the food
				workers manual prepared by the state department of health.
(2) The licensee and staff must:
(a) Wash their hands as required under WAC
				170-296A-3675; and
(b) Not prepare food when ill with vomiting
				or diarrhea.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7700 - Washing dishes

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The licensee or staff must wash dishes thoroughly after each
				  use by one of the following methods:
(1) Automatic dishwasher, using the
				sanitizing cycle if available; or
(2) Handwashing method, by immersion in hot
				soapy water, rinse, sanitize as provided in WAC
				170-296A-0010 and air
				dry.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 12-21-050, §
											170-296A-7700, filed 10/12/12,
					 effective 11/12/12; 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7700, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7725 - Food containers and utensils

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(1)
				The licensee must not use or allow cookware containers to be used to cook or
				reheat food in a microwave oven, unless the container is labeled by the
				manufacturer as "for microwave use," "microwave safe," or similar
				labeling.
(2) The licensee may use
				disposable serving containers, dishes and utensils that are sturdy, used only
				once and thrown away after use.
(3)
				The licensee must keep sharp utensils and other utensils that may cause serious
				injury or a choking hazard inaccessible to children when the utensils are not
				in use.
(4) The licensee must not
				serve food to infants or toddlers using polystyrene foam (commonly known as
				styrofoam) cups, bowls and plates.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-7725, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION › Section 170-296A-7750 - Food preparation area

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(1) The licensee
				or staff must clean and sanitize food preparation and eating surfaces as
				provided in WAC
				170-296A-0010 before and after
				use. The licensee's food preparation area must:
(a) Have surfaces that are free of cracks and
				crevices; and
(b) Have a floor area
				made of a material that is resistant to moisture.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8000 - Facility licensing compliance agreements

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At the department's discretion, when a licensee is in
				  violation of this chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or 43.215 RCW, a facility
				  licensing compliance agreement may be issued in lieu of the department taking
				  enforcement action.
(1) The facility
				licensing compliance agreement contains:
(a) A
				description of the violation and the rule or law that was violated;
(b) A statement from the licensee regarding
				the proposed plan to comply with the rule or law;
(c) The date the violation must be
				corrected;
(d) Information
				regarding other licensing action that may be imposed if compliance does not
				occur by the required date; and
(e)
				Signature of the licensor and licensee.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8010 - Nonreferral status

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In addition to or in lieu of an enforcement action under
				  this chapter and chapter 170-300 WAC, the department may place a family home
				  child care on nonreferral status as provided in
				  RCW
				     43.215.300(4).
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8010, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8025 - Time period for correcting a violation

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The length of time the licensee has to make the corrections
				  depends on:
(1) The seriousness of the
				violation;
(2) The potential threat
				to the health, safety and well-being of the children in care; and
(3) The number of times the licensee has
				violated rules in this chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or requirements under
				chapter 43.215 RCW.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8025, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8050 - Civil monetary penalties (fines)

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A civil monetary penalty (fine) may be imposed when the
				  licensee violates a rule in this chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or a requirement
				  in chapter 43.215 RCW.
(1) A fine of
				one hundred fifty dollars per day may be imposed for each violation.
(2) The fine may be assessed and collected
				with interest for each day a violation occurs.
(3) A fine may be imposed in addition to
				other action taken against the license including probation, suspension,
				revocation or denial of a license renewal.
(4) At the department's discretion, a fine
				may be withdrawn or reduced if the licensee comes into compliance during the
				notification period in WAC
				170-296A-8075.
(5) When a fine is assessed the licensee has
				the right to a hearing under chapter 170-03 WAC. The fine notice will include
				information about the licensee's hearing rights and how to request a
				hearing.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW,
					 and   2011 c  296. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8050, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8060 - When fines are levied

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The department may base a fine for violation of a rule under
				  this chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or a requirement in chapter 43.215 RCW,
				  according to whether the licensee:
(1)
				Has allowed the existence of any condition that creates a serious safety and
				health risk;
(2) Or any staff
				person or household member uses corporal punishment or humiliating methods of
				control or discipline;
(3) Or any
				staff person fails to provide the required supervision;
(4) Fails to provide required light,
				ventilation, sanitation, food, water, or heating;
(5) Provides care for more than the highest
				number of children permitted by the license; or
(6) Repeatedly fails to follow the rules in
				this chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or the requirements in chapter 43.215 RCW.
				As used in this section, "repeatedly" means a violation that has been the
				subject of a facility license compliance agreement that occurs more than once
				in a twelve-month time period.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8060, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8075 - Fines - Payment period

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A fine must be paid within twenty-eight calendar days after
				  the licensee receives the notice unless:
(1) The department approves a payment plan if
				requested by the licensee; or
(2)
				The licensee requests a hearing as provided in
				RCW
				   43.215.307(3).
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8075, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8100 - Notice of fine - Posting

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The licensee must post the department letter notifying the
				  licensee of a final notice of a civil penalty:
(1) Immediately upon receipt;
(2) In the licensed space where it is clearly
				visible to parents and guardians; and
(3) For two weeks or until the violation
				causing the fine is corrected, whichever is longer.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8100, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8125 - Failure to pay a fine - Department action

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If the licensee fails to pay a fine within twenty-eight
				  calendar days after the fine assessment becomes final the department may
				  suspend, revoke or not continue the license.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8125, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8150 - Denial, suspension, revocation, modification, or noncontinuation of a license

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A license may be denied, suspended, modified, revoked, or
				  not continued when the licensee fails to comply with the requirements in this
				  chapter, chapter 170-300 WAC, or any provisions of chapter 43.215
				  RCW.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8150, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8175 - Violations - Enforcement action

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The department may deny, suspend, revoke, or not continue a
				  license when:
(1) The licensee is
				unable to provide the required care for the children in a way that promotes
				their health, safety and well-being;
(2) The licensee is disqualified under
				chapter 170-06 WAC (DEL background check rules);
(3) The licensee or household member has been
				found to have committed child abuse or child neglect;
(4) The licensee has been found to allow
				staff or household members to commit child abuse or child neglect;
(5) The licensee has a current charge or
				conviction for a disqualifying crime under WAC
				170-06-0120;
(6) There is an allegation of child abuse or
				neglect against the licensee, staff, or household member;
(7) The licensee fails to report to DSHS
				children's administration intake or law enforcement any instances of alleged
				child abuse or child neglect;
(8)
				The licensee tries to obtain or keep a license by deceitful means, such as
				making false statements or leaving out important information on the
				application;
(9) The licensee
				commits, permits or assists in an illegal act at the child care
				premises;
(10) The licensee uses
				illegal drugs or alcohol in excess, or abuses prescription drugs;
(11) The licensee knowingly allowed a staff
				or household member to make false statements on employment or background check
				application related to their suitability or competence to provide
				care;
(12) The licensee fails to
				provide the required level of supervision for the children in care;
(13) The licensee cares for more children
				than the maximum number stated on the license;
(14) The licensee refuses to allow department
				authorized staff access during child care operating hours to:
(a) Requested information;
(b) The licensed space;
(c) Child, staff, or program files;
				or
(d) Staff or children in
				care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8225 - Notice of license denial, suspension, revocation, or modification

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(1) The department notifies the licensee of
				the denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of the license by sending a
				certified letter or by personal service.
(2) The letter contains information on what
				the licensee may do if the licensee disagrees with the decision to deny,
				suspend, revoke, or modify the license.
(3) The licensee has a right to appeal the
				denial, suspension, revocation or modification of the license. The department
				notice will include information on hearing rights and how to request a
				hearing.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8225, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8250 - Probationary license

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A probationary license may be issued to a licensee operating
				  under a nonexpiring full license as part of a corrective action plan. The
				  department refers the licensee for technical assistance as provided in
				  RCW
				     43.215.290 prior to issuing a probationary
				  license.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8250, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8275 - Probationary license - Cause

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A department decision to issue a probationary license must be
				  based on the following:
(1) Negligent
				or intentional noncompliance with the licensing rules;
(2) A history of noncompliance with the
				licensing rules;
(3) Current
				noncompliance with the licensing rules; or
(4) Any other factors relevant to the
				specific situation and consistent with the intent or purpose of chapter 43.215
				RCW.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8275, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8300 - Issuing a probationary license

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When the department issues a probationary license, the
				  licensee must:
(1) Provide the parents
				and guardians of enrolled children notice of the probationary license in a
				department approved format within five working days of the licensee receiving
				the probationary license;
(2)
				Provide documentation to the department that parents or guardians of enrolled
				children have been notified;
(3)
				Inform new parents or guardians about the probationary status before enrolling
				new children;
(4) Post
				documentation of the approved written probationary license as required by
				RCW
				   43.215.525; and
(5) Return the licensee's nonexpiring full
				license to the department.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8300, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8325 - Refusing a FLCA or probationary license

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(1) The licensee has the right to:
(a) Refuse or refuse to sign a facility
				licensing compliance agreement; or
(b) Refuse to agree to a probationary
				license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8350 - Providing unlicensed care - Notice

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(1)
				If the department determines that an individual is providing unlicensed child
				care in his or her home, the department will send the individual written notice
				within ten calendar days to explain:
(a) Why
				the department suspects that the individual is providing child care without a
				license;
(b) That a license is
				required and why;
(c) That the
				individual must immediately stop providing child care;
(d) That if the individual wishes to obtain a
				license, within thirty calendar days from the date of the department's notice
				in this subsection (1) the individual must submit a written agreement, on a
				department form, stating that he or she agrees to:
(i) Attend the next available department
				child care licensing orientation; and
(ii) Submit a child care licensing
				application after completing orientation; and
(e) That the department has the authority to
				issue a fine of one hundred fifty dollars per day for each day that the
				individual continues to provide child care without a license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8375 - Unlicensed care - Fines and other penalties

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A person providing unlicensed child care may be:
(1) Assessed a fine of one hundred fifty
				dollars a day for each day unlicensed child care is provided;
(2) Guilty of a misdemeanor; or
(3) Subject to an injunction.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW,
					 and   2011 c  296. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8375, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-296A - Licensed family home child care standards › ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSING STANDARDS › Section 170-296A-8400 - Hearing process

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(1) Department
				notice of an enforcement action includes information about the individual's or
				licensee's right to request an adjudicative proceeding (hearing) and how to
				request a hearing.
(2) The hearing
				process is governed by
				chapter
				34.05 RCW Administrative
				Procedure Act, applicable sections of chapter 43.215 RCW department of early
				learning, and chapter 170-03 WAC, DEL hearing rules.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.215.060,
					 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215
					 RCW. 11-23-068, §
											170-296A-8400, filed 11/14/11,
					 effective 3/31/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-297 - Licensed school age child care standards › Section 170-297-0001 - Authority

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The department of early learning was established under chapter
				265, Laws of 2006. Chapter 43.215 RCW establishes the department's
				responsibility and authority to set and enforce licensing requirements and
				standards for licensed child care agencies in Washington state, including the
				authority to adopt rules to implement chapter 43.215 RCW. The provisions of
				this chapter governing the physical facility environment, including buildings
				and other physical structures attached to buildings and premises, do not apply
				to licensed early learning programs that operate in facilities used by public
				or private schools. The department regulates only health, safety, and quality
				standards that do not relate to the physical facility environment for programs
				operating in facilities used by public or private schools.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. 12-23-057, §
										170-297-0001, filed 11/19/12,
				  effective 12/20/12.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-297 - Licensed school age child care standards › Section 170-297-0005 - Intent

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This chapter reflects the department's commitment to quality
				early learning experiences for children, and promotes the health, safety, and
				positive development of children receiving care in a licensed school age
				setting serving only children five years of age through twelve years of age who
				are attending kindergarten or school.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. 12-23-057, §
										170-297-0005, filed 11/19/12,
				  effective 12/20/12.