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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0240 - Clean and healthy environment

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(1) School-age program premises and program
				equipment must be clean and sanitary.
(2) For any program that does not operate on
				public or private school premises, hard surfaces in a school-age program
				including, but not limited to, floors (excluding carpet), walls, counters,
				bookshelves, and tables must be smooth and easily cleanable.
(a) A cleanable surface must be:
(i) Designed to be cleaned frequently and
				made of sealed wood, linoleum, tile, plastic, or other solid surface
				materials;
(ii) Moisture resistant;
				and
(iii) Free of chips, cracks,
				and tears.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0241 - Cleaning schedules

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(1) A
				schoolage provider must develop and follow a cleaning schedule that includes:
(a) Food preparation areas, tables and
				chairs, and food service counters, which must be cleaned and sanitized before
				and after each meal and snack with single use paper towels or one-time use
				wiping cloths;
(b) Eating utensils,
				drinking equipment, and dishes, which must be cleaned and sanitized after each
				use;
(c) Furniture and equipment,
				which must be cleaned monthly or more often as needed;
(d) Toys, which must be cleaned and sanitized
				as follows:
(i) Weekly or more often as
				needed; and
(ii) When a toy comes
				into contact with a child's mouth or bodily fluids it must be removed from use
				until it can be cleaned and sanitized prior to reuse;
(e) For any program that does not operate on
				public or private school premises, appliances used to prepare food, which must
				be cleaned after each use and sanitized daily or more often as
				needed;
(f) For any program that
				does not operate on public or private school premises, refrigerators, which
				must be cleaned and sanitized monthly or more often as needed; and
(g) For any program that does not operate on
				public or private school premises, freezers, which must be cleaned and
				sanitized quarterly or more often as needed.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0245 - Laundry and equipment

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(1)
				Laundry and laundry equipment at a school-age program must be inaccessible to
				children and separated from areas where food is prepared to prevent cross
				contamination.
(2) Dirty or soiled
				laundry must be:
(a) Kept separate from clean
				laundry;
(b) Cleaned with laundry
				soap or detergent;
(c) Rinsed;
				and
(d) Sanitized:
(i) With bleach or a similar sanitizer
				registered by the EPA; or
(ii) By
				using a "sanitize" setting on a washing machine or dryer that reaches at least
				140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0250 - Private septic systems

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(1) For
				any program that does not operate on public or private school premises, and is
				served by a private septic system, the septic system must be designed,
				constructed, and maintained in accordance with state and local health
				jurisdiction requirements.
(a) A private
				septic system must be inspected by a septic system maintenance service provider
				approved by the local health jurisdiction and monitored on a routine basis. Any
				deficiencies noted in an inspection report must be corrected with the necessary
				permits and inspections.
(b) The
				most recent private septic system pumping and inspection records must be kept
				on the licensed premises or in the program's administrative office.
(c) If a school-age provider does not have
				the documentation described in (b) of this subsection, the provider must obtain
				from the state, local health jurisdiction, or a department approved private
				company such documentation within six months of the date this section becomes
				effective.
(d) A school-age
				provider must notify the department and local health jurisdiction if there is a
				problem, concern, or malfunction with a private septic system.
(e) If a private septic system problem,
				concern, or malfunction interferes with the proper care of children and an
				approved alternative is not available, the state, local health jurisdiction, or
				department may require a school-age program to close until the system is
				inspected, repaired, and approved by the local health jurisdiction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0255 - Pest control

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(1) A school-age
				provider must have a pest control policy that emphasizes prevention and
				natural, nonchemical, low-toxicity methods where pesticides or herbicides are
				used as a last resort (i.e., integrated pest management). In areas where local
				pest control policies are already in place, such as a school district, a
				school-age program may adopt or amend such policies when developing their own
				policy.
(2) For any school-age
				program that does not operate on public or private school premises, a provider
				must take appropriate steps to safely prevent or control pests that pose a risk
				to the health and safety of adults and children in and around the licensed
				space. Pest control steps must include:
(a)
Prevention.
A provider must take steps to prevent attracting pests
				including, but not limited to, identifying and removing food and water sources
				that attract pests.
(b)
Inspection.
Indoor and outdoor areas in and around the licensed
				space must be inspected for evidence of pests. A provider must document the
				date and location if evidence is found.
(c)
Identification.
Pests found
				in the licensed space must be identified and documented so the pest may be
				properly removed or exterminated.
(d)
Management.
A provider must
				document steps taken to remove or exterminate pests found in the licensed
				space.
(e)
Notification.
If pesticides are used, the school-age provider must
				notify the parents or guardians of enrolled children what pesticide will be
				applied and where it will be applied no less than forty-eight hours before
				application, unless in cases of emergency (such as a wasp nest).
(f)
Application.
Pesticide must
				be applied to school-age program space when children are not present. When
				pesticide is applied, the school-age provider must comply with chapter 17.21
				RCW.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 IX - CLEANING AND SANITATION › Section 110-301-0260 - Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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(1) A school-age provider must ensure all
				poisonous or dangerous substances including, but not limited to, fuels,
				solvents, oils, laundry, dishwasher, other detergents, sanitizing products, and
				disinfectants are stored:
(a) In a location
				that is inaccessible to children;
(b) Separate and apart from food preparation
				areas, food items, and food supplies;
(c) In their original containers or clearly
				labeled with the name of the product and the word "poison" or "toxic" if not in
				the original container; and
(d) In
				compliance with the manufacturer's directions (including, not storing products
				near heat sources).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 X - LEARNING SUPPORTS › Section 110-301-0300 - Individual care plan

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(1) A
				school-age provider must develop an individual care plan for each child with
				special needs. Plans and documentation required under this section must:
(a) Meet the requirements of this
				section;
(b) Be available for
				department review;
(c) Have written
				permission from a child's parent or guardian stating that a visiting health
				professional may provide services to the child at the school-age program, if
				applicable;
(d) Have verification
				that school-age program staff involved with a particular child has been trained
				on implementing the individual care plan for that child, if
				applicable;
(e) Be updated annually
				or when there is a change in the child's special needs; and
(f) Be kept in the child's file.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 X - LEARNING SUPPORTS › Section 110-301-0305 - Program philosophy and planning

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(1) A school-age provider must have a written
				program philosophy that describes the program of planned daily activities
				related to child development.
(2)
				The program philosophy must address all age groups being served and may
				include:
(a) How children develop emotionally,
				socially, cognitively, and physically;
(b) What school-age programming looks like or
				areas of focus within the program;
(c) How the provider will meet cultural, dual
				language learner, and special needs of children attending the schoolage
				program;
(d) How to guide learning
				and social interactions; and
(e)
				The importance of play to a child's learning process.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 X - LEARNING SUPPORTS › Section 110-301-0310 - Concept development and feedback quality

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(1) A school-age provider must facilitate
				activities to support child learning and understanding.
(2) A school-age provider may facilitate
				child learning and understanding through a variety of techniques such as:
(a) Using a variety of teaching strategies
				(different techniques, curricula, or styles) and materials to address different
				learning styles, abilities, developmental levels, and temperament;
(b) Helping children enter into and sustain
				play;
(c) Encouraging children to
				participate by asking questions and providing guidance;
(d) Providing opportunities for children's
				creativity;
(e) Linking concepts
				and activities to one another and to the children's lives and
				interests;
(f) Noticing and
				responding to teachable moments;
(g) Clarifying and expanding children's
				understanding;
(h) Describing and
				discussing children's learning processes;
(i) Encouraging children's efforts and
				persistence;
(j) Showing tolerance
				for mistakes;
(k) Using diverse
				vocabulary;
(l) Leading discussions
				and activities;
(m) Providing
				materials during the day, including daily routines such as meals and
				transitions, to encourage communication in English and children's home
				languages when possible; and
(n)
				Use scaffolding methods to gradually move children toward stronger
				understanding and greater independence in the learning process.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 X - LEARNING SUPPORTS › Section 110-301-0315 - Communication modeling and reasoning

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(1) A school-age provider must be aware of
				and responsive to children's developmental, linguistic, cultural, and learning
				needs.
(2) A school-age provider
				must be aware of and responsive to children's needs by engaging in activities
				such as:
(a) Asking developmentally
				appropriate questions for the age group and allow children to answer without
				interruption from the provider;
(b)
				Circulating among the children during free choice activities and talking with
				children about what they are doing;
(c) A school-age provider must use language
				to develop and encourage children's reasoning skills by using techniques such
				as:
(i) Talking about logical relationships
				or concepts during the day including, but not limited to, the daily schedule,
				the differences and similarities between objects, or people in the
				program;
(ii) Introducing concepts
				using guiding questions that encourage children to figure out cause and effect
				relationships;
(iii) Providing
				opportunities for reading and writing activities; and
(iv) Asking open-ended questions to help
				children improve skills and acquire knowledge.
(d) A school-age provider working with
				non-English speaking children must encourage language development and
				acquisition by using techniques such as:
(i)
				Using words in various languages to talk about the program routines;
(ii) Reading books out loud or using audio
				books; and
(iii) Playing games in
				different languages.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 X - LEARNING SUPPORTS › Section 110-301-0320 - Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity

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(1) A school-age
				provider must work to maximize children's interests, engagement with
				developmentally and culturally responsive activities, and ability to learn from
				play.
(2) A school-age provider
				must maximize children's interests, engagement, and abilities by using
				techniques such as:
(a) Maximizing learning
				time with learning materials and products, limiting disruptions during
				activities, and offering additional choices when activities are
				completed;
(b) Giving clear
				instructions and directions; and
(c) Making opportunities for children to
				learn during transitions by clearly communicating expectations and keeping
				transitions to a duration that is developmentally appropriate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XI - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0325 - Creating a climate for healthy child development

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(1) When communicating or interacting with
				children, a school-age provider must maintain a climate for healthy, culturally
				responsive child development such as:
(a)
				Using a calm and respectful tone of voice;
(b) Using positive language to explain what
				children can do and give descriptive feedback;
(c) Having relaxed conversations with
				children by listening and responding to what they say. Adult conversations must
				not dominate the overall sound of the group;
(d) Greeting children upon arrival and
				departure at the school-age program;
(e) Using facial expressions such as smiling,
				laughing, and enthusiasm to match a child's mood;
(f) Using physical proximity in a culturally
				responsive way to speak to children at their eye level and with warm physical
				contact including, but not limited to, gently touching a hand or shoulder, and
				sitting next to a child while communicating;
(g) Validating children's feelings and show
				tolerance for mistakes;
(h) Being
				responsive and listening to children's requests and questions, encouraging
				children to share experiences, ideas, and feelings;
(i) Observing children in order to learn
				about their families, cultures, individual interests, ideas, questions, and
				theories;
(j) Modeling and teaching
				emotional skills such as recognizing feelings, expressing them appropriately,
				accepting others' feelings, and controlling impulses to act out
				feelings;
(k) Representing the
				diversity found in the school-age program and society, including gender, age,
				language, and abilities, while being respectful of cultural traditions, values,
				religion, and beliefs of enrolled families; and
(l) Interacting with staff and other adults
				in a positive, respectful manner.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XI - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0330 - Positive relationships and child guidance

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(1) A school-age provider must work to
				maintain positive relationships with children by using consistent guidance
				techniques to help children learn. Guidance techniques must adapt a school-age
				program's environment, routines, and activities to a child's strengths, age and
				developmental level, abilities, culture, community, and relate to the child's
				behavior.
(2) Guidance techniques
				may include:
(a) Coaching behavior;
(b) Modeling and teaching social skills such
				as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, self-control, respect for the rights of
				others, treating others kindly, and conflict resolution;
(c) Offering choices;
(d) Distracting;
(e) Redirecting or helping a child change
				their focus to something appropriate to achieve their goal;
(f) Planning ahead to prevent problems and
				letting children know what events will happen next;
(g) Explaining consistent, clear rules and
				involving children in defining simple, clear limits;
(h) Involving children in solving problems;
				and
(i) Explaining to children the
				natural and logical consequences related to the child's behavior in a
				reasonable and developmentally appropriate manner.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XI - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0331 - Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children

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(1) A school-age
				provider must take steps to prevent and, once aware of, must not tolerate:
(a) Profanity, obscene language, "put downs,"
				or cultural or racial slurs;
(b)
				Angry or hostile interactions;
(c)
				Threats of physical harm or inappropriate discipline such as, but not limited
				to, spanking, biting, jerking, kicking, hitting, slapping, grabbing, shaking,
				pulling hair, pushing, shoving, throwing a child, or inflicting pain or
				humiliation as a punishment;
(d)
				Intimidation, gestures, or verbal abuse including sarcasm, name calling,
				shaming, humiliation, teasing, derogatory remarks about a child or the child's
				family;
(e) Emotional abuse
				including victimizing, bullying, rejecting, terrorizing, extensive ignoring, or
				corrupting a child;
(f) Prevent a
				child from or punish a child for exercising religious rights; or
(g) Anyone to:
(i) Restrict a child's breathing;
(ii) Bind or restrict a child's movement
				unless permitted under WAC 110-301-0335;
(iii) Tape a child's nose, mouth, or other
				body part;
(iv) Deprive a child of
				sleep, food, clothing, shelter, physical activity, first aid, or regular or
				emergency medical or dental care;
(v) Force a child to ingest something as
				punishment such as hot sauce or soap;
(vi) Interfere with a child's ability to take
				care of their own hygiene and toileting needs;
(vii) Withhold hygiene care, toileting care,
				or diaper changing from any child unable to provide such care for
				themselves;
(viii) Expose a child
				to extreme temperatures as punishment;
(ix) Demand excessive physical exercise or
				strenuous postures. Excessive physical exercise includes, but is not limited
				to, running laps around the yard until overly tired, an extensive number of
				push-ups, standing on one foot for an uncomfortable amount of time, or holding
				out one's arms until tired or painful;
(x) Place the separated child in a closet,
				bathroom, locked room, outside, or in an unlicensed space; and
(xi) Use a confining space or equipment to
				punish a child or restrict movement.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XI - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0335 - Physical restraint

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(1) A
				schoolage provider must have written physical restraint protocols pursuant to
				WAC 110-301-0490 and implement such protocols only when appropriate and after
				complying with all requirements of WAC 110-301-0330 and 110-301-0331.
(2) Physical restraint must only be used if a
				child's safety or the safety of others is threatened and must be:
(a) Limited to holding a child as gently as
				possible to accomplish restraint;
(b) Limited to the minimum amount of time
				necessary to control the situation;
(c) Developmentally appropriate;
				and
(d) Only performed by a
				school-age provider trained in the program's child restraint policy, pursuant
				to WAC 110301-0490.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XI - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0340 - Expulsion

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(1) To promote
				consistent care and maximize opportunities for child development and learning,
				a school-age provider must develop and follow expulsion policies and practices,
				pursuant to WAC 110-3010486.
(2) A
				school-age provider may expel a child only if the:
(a) Child exhibits behavior that presents a
				serious safety concern for that child or others; and
(b) Program is not able to reduce or
				eliminate the safety concern through reasonable modifications.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XII - PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0345 - Supervising children

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(1) A school-age
				provider must only allow the following persons to have unsupervised access to a
				child in care:
(a) That child's own parent or
				guardian;
(b) Licensees or
				school-age program staff authorized by the department in chapter 110-06
				WAC;
(c) A government
				representative including an emergency responder who has specific and verifiable
				authority for access, supported by documentation; and
(d) A person authorized in writing or over
				the phone by that child's parent or guardian such as a family member, family
				friend, or the child's therapist or health care provider.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XII - PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0350 - Supervising children during water activities

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(1) During water activities, a school-age
				provider must meet all supervision requirements of this section and WAC
				110-301-0345.
(2) During water
				activities, a school-age provider must hold or have continuous touch of
				children with special needs as required.
(3) A school-age provider must have written
				permission for water activities from each child's parent or guardian.
(4) For water activities on or off the
				school-age program premises, where the water is more than twenty-four inches
				deep, a school-age provider must ensure:
(a)
				A certified lifeguard is present and on duty; and
(b) At least one additional staff member than
				would otherwise be required is present to help actively supervise the
				children.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XII - PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0354 - Indoor school-age program space capacity

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(1) To define capacity, licensed indoor
				school-age program space must have a minimum of thirty-five square feet per
				child in attendance and further comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(a) Floor space under tables, desks, chairs,
				and other equipment used as part of children's activities must be included in
				the overall capacity.
(b) Office or
				kitchen space that is inaccessible to children and not intended for their use
				must not be included in the overall capacity.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XII - PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0356 - School-age capacity, ratio, and group size

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(1) The department issues initial or
				nonexpiring school-age program licenses. The department will not issue a
				school-age license to care for more children than permitted by the rules in
				this chapter. The department may issue a license to care for fewer than the
				maximum allowable enrolled children. For each school-age program, licenses
				state the:
(a) Maximum number of children that
				may be in care at any one time (total capacity);
(b) Licensed capacity for each space within
				the schoolage program licensed for use by children; and
(c) Age range of children allowed in
				care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XII - PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 110-301-0360 - Program and daily schedule

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(1) A
				school-age provider must have an established program and daily schedule that is
				familiar to children.
(2) A
				schedule must be designed to meet enrolled children's developmental, cultural,
				and special needs. The daily schedule must:
(a) Offer a variety of activities to meet
				children's needs, pursuant to WAC 110-301-0150;
(b) Meet the following daily morning or
				afternoon active outdoor play time requirements:
(i) Ten minutes for each one hour of
				programming for children; and
(ii)
				A program that operates more than six hours a day must provide ninety minutes
				of active play for children (thirty minutes of which may be moderate to
				vigorous indoor activities).
(c) Include scheduled and consistent times
				for meal service;
(d) Include
				routine transportation times, if applicable; and
(e) Include evening and overnight care, if
				applicable.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0400 - Application materials

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(1)
				After completing a department orientation, an applicant must submit a complete
				license application packet, pursuant to chapter 43.216 RCW. A complete license
				application packet includes:
(a) Professional
				and background information about the applicant:
(i) A completed department application form
				for a school-age program;
(ii) A
				copy of the applicant's orientation certificate (orientation must be taken
				within twelve months of license application);
(iii) A Washington state business license or
				a tribal, county, or city business or occupation license, if
				applicable;
(iv) Liability
				insurance;
(v) Certificate of
				incorporation, partnership agreement, or similar business organization
				document, if applicable;
(vi) The
				license fee;
(vii) A copy of
				current government issued photo identification;
(viii) A copy of Social Security card or
				sworn declaration stating that the applicant does not have one;
(ix) Employer identification number (EIN) if
				applicant plans to hire staff; and
(x) Employment and education verification.
				For example: Diploma, transcripts, or a sworn declaration stating that the
				applicant cannot verify education requirements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0401 - License fees

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(1) The rules
				establishing licensing fees within this chapter are adopted pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.300.
(2) The license fee is nonrefundable and is
				due:
(a) With the applicant's initial license
				application packet; and
(b)
				Annually thereafter, thirty calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the
				license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0402 - Changing school-age program space or location

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(1) A school-age provider must notify the
				department prior to making a change to school-age program space or unlicensed
				space that may impact the health, safety, or welfare of enrolled children. Such
				changes include, but are not limited to:
(a)
(i) Moving the school-age program to a new
				physical address;
(ii) A school-age
				provider must submit a complete application, pursuant to WAC 110-301-0400, as
				soon as the provider plans to move and has an identified new physical address,
				but not more than ninety calendar days before moving;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0410 - License and program location

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(1) An
				applicant for a license under this chapter must be at least eighteen years
				old.
(2) A licensee refers to the
				individual or organization:
(a) Whose name
				appears on a license issued by the department;
(b) Who is responsible for complying with the
				standards in this chapter, chapter 43.216 RCW, chapter 110-06 WAC, and other
				applicable laws and rules; and
(c)
				Who is responsible for training school-age program staff on the foundational
				quality standards in this chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0411 - License transfer

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(1)
				Pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.305(1) and subject to
				this chapter, a full license issued under chapter 43.216 RCW may be transferred
				to a new licensee in the event of a transfer of ownership of a child care
				operation. A current licensee or applicant must apply to transfer a license
				using forms and methods determined by the department.
(2) A full license will remain valid and may
				be transferred to a new licensee if the:
(a)
				New licensee meets the requirements in
				RCW
				  43.216.305(2); and
(b) Department determines before the license
				transfer the new licensee's child care operation is substantially similar to or
				an improvement of the originally licensed child care operation.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0415 - Zoning, codes, and ordinances

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(1) The department adopts and incorporates by
				reference the Washington state building code (chapter 19.27 RCW).
(2) Facility modifications must comply with
				WAC 110301-0402.
(3) For any
				program that does not operate on public or private school premises, school-age
				program space must comply with the Washington state building code or local
				building code as enacted at the time of licensure.
(4) Prior to licensing, an applicant whose
				school-age program does not operate on public or private school premises must
				contact state, city, and local agencies that regulate the school-age program. A
				school-age provider must obtain regulations and comply with the direction given
				by such agencies. These agencies may include, but are not limited to, the
				Washington state department of labor and industries, the Washington state fire
				marshal, the Washington state DOH, and local health jurisdictions.
(5) Prior to licensing, an applicant whose
				school-age program does not operate on public or private school premises must:
(a) Have a certificate of occupancy issued by
				the local building, planning, or zoning department, or a local equivalent if
				locality does not have the certificate of occupancy; and
(b) Be inspected and approved by the state
				fire marshal.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0420 - Prohibited substances

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(1)
				Chapter 70.160 RCW prohibits smoking in public places and places of
				employment.
(2) Pursuant to
				RCW
				  70.160.050, a school-age provider must:
(a) Prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar
				activities in licensed indoor space, even during nonbusiness hours;
(b) Prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar
				activities in licensed outdoor space unless:
(i) Smoking, vaping, or similar activities
				occurs during nonbusiness hours; or
(ii) In an area for smoking or vaping tobacco
				products that is not a "public place" or "place of employment," as defined in
				RCW
				  70.160.020.
(c) Prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar
				activities in motor vehicles used to transport enrolled children;
(d) Prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar
				activities by any provider who is supervising children, including during field
				trips;
(e) Prohibit smoking,
				vaping, or similar activities within twenty-five feet from entrances, exits,
				operable windows, and vents, pursuant to
				RCW
				  70.160.075; and
(f) For any program that does not operate on
				public or private school premises, post "no smoking or vaping" signs. Signs
				must be clearly visible and located at each building entrance used as part of
				the school-age program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0425 - Initial, nonexpiring, dual licenses, and license modification

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(1) The department
				may issue an initial license when a school-age program applicant demonstrates
				compliance with health and safety requirements of this chapter but may not be
				in full compliance with all requirements, pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.315.
(a) An initial license is valid for six
				months from the date issued.
(b) At
				the department's discretion, an initial license may be extended for up to three
				additional six-month periods, not to exceed a total of two years.
(c) The department must evaluate the
				school-age provider's ability to follow requirements contained in this chapter
				during the initial license period.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0435 - Waiver from department rules-WAC

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(1) The department cannot waive a requirement
				of state law (RCW) or federal law.
(2) Pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.065, the department may approve a
				waiver from a rule in this chapter if it does not jeopardize the health,
				safety, or welfare of the children in care.
(3) A school-age provider's request for a
				waiver from a rule in this chapter must be:
(a) Submitted in writing to the
				department;
(b) Approved in writing
				by the department secretary or the secretary's designee prior to the school-age
				provider implementing the waiver from the rule; and
(c) For a specific program need or
				child.
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(1) The department cannot provide variance
				from a requirement in state (RCW) or federal law.
(2) Upon written request of an applicant,
				licensee, program director, or site director the department may grant a
				variance from a rule in this chapter if the proposed program alternative does
				not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the children in
				care.
(3) A request for variance
				from a rule in this chapter must be:
(a)
				Submitted in writing to the department;
(b) Approved in writing by the department
				secretary or the secretary's designee prior to the school-age provider
				implementing the variance from the rule; and
(c) For a specific program approach or
				methodology.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0440 - Facility licensing compliance agreements, nonreferral status, probationary license, and provider rights

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(1) At
				the department's discretion, when a school-age provider is in violation of this
				chapter or chapter 43.216 RCW, a facility licensing compliance agreement (FLCA)
				may be issued in lieu of the department taking enforcement action. The FLCA
				must contain:
(a) A description of the
				violation and the law or rule that was violated;
(b) A proposed plan from the provider or a
				designee to comply with the law or rule;
(c) The date the violation must be corrected,
				determined by:
(i) The seriousness of the
				violation;
(ii) The potential
				threat to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the children in care;
				and
(iii) The number of times the
				school-age program has violated rules in this chapter or under chapter 43.216
				RCW.
(d) Information
				regarding other licensing action that may be imposed if compliance does not
				occur by the required date; and
(e)
				The signature of the department licensor and the licensee.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIII - LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-301-0443 - Enforcement actions, notice, and appeal

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(1) Pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.325, the department is authorized to
				take enforcement actions when a school-age provider fails to comply with this
				chapter or chapter 43.216 RCW. Enforcement actions are taken pursuant to
				RCW
				  43.216.020,
				43.216.065,
				and
				43.216.250.
				Enforcement actions include civil monetary penalties (fines) and the denial,
				suspension, revocation, modification, or nonrenewal of a license.
(2) A school-age provider subject to an
				enforcement action has the right to appeal by requesting an adjudicative
				proceeding (or "hearing") pursuant to chapter 110-03 WAC, DCYF hearing
				rules.
(3) The department must
				issue a notice of violation to a school-age provider when taking enforcement
				actions. A notice of violation must be sent by certified mail or personally
				served and must include:
(a) The reason why
				the department is taking the action;
(b) The rules the provider failed to comply
				with;
(c) The provider's right to
				appeal enforcement actions; and
(d)
				How the provider may appeal and request a hearing.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIV - RECORDS, POLICIES, REPORTING AND POSTING › Section 110-301-0450 - Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

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(1) A school-age provider must supply to each
				parent or guardian written policies regarding the school-age program. Each
				enrolled child's record must have signed documentation stating the parent or
				guardian reviewed the handbook and school-age program policies.
(2) A school-age provider must have and
				follow formal written policies in either paper or electronic format, including:
(a) A nondiscrimination statement;
(b) A family engagement and partnership
				communication plan;
(c) A parent or
				guardian's permission for photography, videotaping, or surveillance of their
				child;
(d) Alcohol, tobacco,
				cannabis use and prohibition of illegal drugs;
(e) Program philosophy pursuant to WAC
				110-3010305, and how this philosophy is implemented;
(f) Child guidance plan, which includes
				restraint policies and forbidding corporal punishment;
(g) Expulsion policy;
(h) School-age program staff-to-child ratios
				and classroom or age grouping types offered, if applicable;
(i) If the school-age program offers any of
				the following, they must include a policy for each that applies to their
				program:
(i) Care for children with specific
				or special needs;
(ii) Dual
				language learning;
(iii) Religious
				and cultural activities, including how holidays will be celebrated;
(iv) Transportation and off-site field
				trips;
(v) Water activities;
				and
(vi) Evening and overnight
				care, if applicable.
(j)
				Program days and hours of operation, including closure dates and observed
				holidays;
(k) Enrollment and
				disenrollment requirements;
(l)
				Fees and payment plans;
(m) Sign-in
				and sign-out requirements;
(n)
				Information required for the child's record, including:
(i) The importance and plan for keeping the
				information current;
(ii) A plan to
				keep the child's information confidential; and
(iii) Who may legally access the child's
				information.
(o) What
				parents or guardians must supply for their child, if applicable (for example:
				Extra clothing);
(p) Permission for
				a parent or guardian's access to areas of the school-age program during
				business hours;
(q) Termination of
				services policy;
(r) Emergency
				preparedness plan;
(s) The
				school-age provider and program staff's duty to report incidents including
				reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, or
				maltreatment;
(t) Description of
				where the parent or guardian may find and review the school-age program's:
(i) Health policy;
(ii) Staff policies;
(iii) Consistent care policy;
(iv) Menus;
(v) Liability insurance;
(vi) Inspection reports and notices of
				enforcement actions, if applicable; and
(vii) Other relevant program
				policies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIV - RECORDS, POLICIES, REPORTING AND POSTING › Section 110-301-0455 - Attendance records

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(1) A school-age
				provider may keep a child in care up to a maximum of ten hours each day. If
				needed, the maximum time may be extended based upon the parent or guardian's
				work, an agreed upon alternate schedule, or travel to and from the school-age
				program.
(2) A school-age provider
				must keep daily child attendance records, either in paper or electronic format,
				for each child (including the children of staff in the program). These records
				must be easily accessible and kept on-site or in the program's administrative
				office for department review. These records must clearly document:
(a) The name of the child;
(b) The date of care;
(c) Child arrival and departure times from
				the school-age program;
(d)
				Signature or electronic signature of parent, guardian or other authorized
				person at the time of arrival and departure; and
(e) A staff signature when a child leaves the
				school-age program to attend school or participate in off-site activities not
				offered by the school-age program.
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(1) A school-age
				provider must keep current individualized enrollment and health records for all
				enrolled children, including children of staff, updated annually or as often as
				enrolled children's health records are updated.
(a) A child's record must be kept in a
				confidential manner but in an area easily accessible to staff.
(b) A child's parent or guardian must be
				allowed access to all of their own child's records.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-301 - Foundational quality standards for school-age programs › Sec2 XIV - RECORDS, POLICIES, REPORTING AND POSTING › Section 110-301-0465 - Retaining facility and program records

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(1) A school-age provider must keep the
				records required in this chapter for a minimum of three years unless otherwise
				indicated.
(2) Attendance records
				must be kept for a minimum of five years.
(3) Facility and program records from the
				previous twelve months must be easily accessible and kept on-site or in the
				program's administrative office for department or other state agency's
				review.
(4) Records older than
				twelve months must be provided within two weeks of a written request by the
				department.
(5) A school-age
				provider must keep the following records available for department review:
(a) The parent or guardian
				handbook;
(b) Food temperature logs
				pursuant to CACFP, if applicable;
(c) Child incident and illness
				logs;
(d) Vaccination records for
				pets or animals that are housed in the school-age program, accessible to
				children during program operating hours, or both;
(e) Car insurance policy, if
				applicable;
(f) Program planning
				schedule;
(g) Documents from
				department visits (inspections, monitoring, compliance agreements, and safety
				plans); and
(h) Waivers or
				variances from department rules, if applicable.