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Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFFING RATIO › Section 388-145-1060 - What is the ratio of child care staff to children at a center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1060, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN › Section 388-145-1070 - What are the requirements for supervision of children at a center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1070, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1080 - What are the responsibilities of the director? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1080, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1090 - Are there general qualifications for all staff in an emergency respite center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1090, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1100 - What are the minimum qualifications and training requirements for center staff? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1100, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1110 - May one person hold two positions at a center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1110, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1120 - Who must be on the premises while children are in care at a center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1120, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1130 - Are child care assistants allowed to provide care to a group of children without supervision? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1130, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1140 - Are volunteers allowed to provide child care to children without supervision? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1140, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1150 - Do volunteers count in the staff-to-child ratio respite center? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1150, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1160 - Are professional consultants and case managers needed? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1160, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1170 - What clerical, accounting and administrative services do I need? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1170, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › STAFF POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS › Section 388-145-1180 - What support and maintenance staff do I need? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1180, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING › Section 388-145-1190 - Is in-service training required for staff? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1190, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Section 388-145-1200 - What are the requirements for an activity program? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1200, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Section 388-145-1210 - What activities must I provide to children? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1210, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Section 388-145-1220 - What types of toys must I provide? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						74.15.280,
						74.15.020 and 2001 c 230.
						03-08-026, § 388-145-1220, filed 3/26/03, effective
						4/26/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Purpose and Definitions › Section 388-145-1300 - What is the purpose of this chapter?

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1) This chapter contains licensing
					 requirements for generalized group care facilities, group homes, crisis
					 residential centers, emergency respite centers, group receiving centers,
					 overnight youth shelters, staffed residential homes, and resource and
					 assessment centers. These licensing regulations are designed to ensure children
					 in group care facilities are safe, healthy and protected from all forms of
					 child abuse and neglect according to
					 RCW
					 26.44.020(1) and chapter
					 388-15 WAC.
2) These separately
					 licensed programs may provide specialized services such as day treatment
					 services, services to pregnant and parenting youth (maternity services), HOPE
					 beds, responsible living skills programs and services to medically fragile
					 children and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You
					 must hold a group care license to provide the specialized services outlined in
					 this chapter. These services can be provided through your own program or by
					 using community resources.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1310 - Am I required to have a license to provide care to children?

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You must be licensed if you provide care on a
						twenty-four hour basis to a child who is not related to you. Exceptions to this
						rule are listed in
						RCW
						74.15.020 or by order of the court under
						chapter
						26.10 RCW or
						RCW
						13.34.065.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1315 - When will the department grant me a license?

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(1) We issue you a group care license to care
					 for children on a twenty-four hour basis when you, your staff and volunteers,
					 property and premises meet the licensing regulations contained in this chapter,
					 and all required documents are in the licensing file.
(2) Additional requirements specific to your
					 program can be found in WAC
					 388-145-1890 to
					 388-145-2200.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1320 - How old do I have to be to apply for a license to provide care to children?

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You must be at least twenty-one years old to apply for a
						license to provide care to children.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1325 - What is required to apply for a group care facility license?

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(1) You, the person
					 responsible for the license, must submit a completed application which is
					 available from the division of licensed resources, children's
					 administration.
(2) You must submit
					 a completed background authorization form for your executive director, agency
					 staff, consultants, interns, volunteers, and anyone who may have unsupervised
					 access to children per chapter 388-06A WAC.
(3) You must ensure that an agency employee
					 who may have unsupervised access to children complete a FBI fingerprint
					 check.
(4) You must ensure that
					 agency volunteers or interns that have lived outside of Washington state during
					 any portion of the previous three years complete a FBI fingerprint
					 check.
(5) You must ensure that no
					 employee, volunteer or subcontractor has unsupervised access to children until
					 you are notified by children's administration that a background check was
					 completed that qualifies the individual to have unsupervised access. If you
					 have both a license issued by DLR and a contract with the department you must
					 adhere to the most stringent background check requirement.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1330 - How does the department determine my suitability to become a licensed provider or an employee, intern, or volunteer of a licensed provider?

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(1) The department
					 determines your suitability as a licensed provider after receiving your
					 application, background authorization(s) for those listed in WAC
					 388-145-1325(2),
					 and all required documentation outlined in this chapter.
(2) The department determines the suitability
					 of a licensee, employee, intern, or volunteer after receiving their background
					 authorization referenced in subsection (1) above.
(3) You, your employees, interns, and
					 volunteers must not have had a license or contract denied or revoked from an
					 agency that regulates the care of children or vulnerable adults, unless the
					 department determines that you do not pose a risk to a child's safety,
					 well-being and long-term stability.
(4) You, your employees, interns, and
					 volunteers must not have been found to have committed abuse or neglect of a
					 child or vulnerable adult, unless the department determines that you do not
					 pose a risk to a child's safety, well-being, and long-term stability.
(5) You must demonstrate that you, your
					 employees, interns, and volunteers have:
(a)
					 The understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability and
					 personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and
					 social needs of the children under your care; and
(b) The ability to furnish children with a
					 nurturing, respectful, and supportive environment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1335 - What additional steps must I complete prior to licensing?

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(1) You must submit
					 to your licensor a detailed written program description for DLR approval. In
					 the description you must outline:
(a) Your
					 mission and goals;
(b) A
					 description of the services you will provide to children and their
					 families;
(c) Your written policies
					 covering qualifications, duties and ongoing training for developing and
					 upgrading staff skills; and
(d) A
					 description of your agency's policies and procedures.
(e) For staffed residential facilities in
					 family homes, you must provide a written plan to the child's DSHS worker for
					 the supervision of children in your care if you work outside of your staffed
					 residential home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1340 - How long do I have to complete the licensing application process?

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(1) You must
					 complete your licensing application and submit all DLR required documents
					 within ninety days of submitting the application and background authorization
					 forms to the department.
(2) If you
					 do not meet this ninety-day deadline, your licensor may withdraw your
					 application.
(3) As a courtesy, a
					 renewal notification and renewal materials will be sent one hundred and twenty
					 days prior to your license expiration date. If you do not receive this renewal
					 notice it is your responsibility to contact your licensor.
(4) You must send the renewal application and
					 all required background authorization forms to your licensor at least ninety
					 days prior to the expiration of your current license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1345 - How long is my license valid?

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(1)
					 Your license is issued for a three-year period.
(2) Your license is valid only for the person
					 or organization named on the license and only for the specific address listed
					 on the license.
(3) Your license
					 must be posted where the public can easily view it.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1350 - Who shall have access to my facility?

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The department must have access to your facility, staff,
						and the children in your care at any time. You must allow us to meet privately
						with staff or children in your care, at our request. We must also have access
						to the documents related to your program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1355 - Am I required to comply with local ordinances?

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You are responsible for obtaining a certificate of
						occupancy and for following all local and state regulations such as zoning
						regulations, community covenants, local building codes and fire codes. The
						department may require you to provide proof that you are complying with local
						regulations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1360 - What children may I serve in my group care program?

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(1) You may serve
					 children who are at least six years of age and meet one of the following
					 conditions:
(a) Have behaviors that cannot be
					 safely or effectively managed in foster care;
(b) Need temporary placement awaiting a more
					 permanent placement;
(c) Need
					 emergency placement during a temporary disruption of a current
					 placement;
(d) Have emotional,
					 physical, or mental disabilities;
(e) Need a transitional living
					 setting;
(f) Need respite care from
					 a licensed provider; or
(g) Are age
					 sixteen or older and need to acquire independent living skills.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1365 - How does the department decide which children will be placed in my care?

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(1) The department
					 is responsible for the safety and well-being of the children placed in its
					 custody by the parents or the courts, and we will place children according to
					 their best interest.
(2) We
					 evaluate your ability to care for children. We specify the maximum number, age
					 range, and gender of children on your license. We may base this on the skills
					 and number of caretakers, the physical accommodations of your facility, and the
					 children placed in your facility.
(3) Based on the evaluation, we may license
					 you for the care of fewer children than you normally would serve in your
					 category of care.
(4) Except for a
					 staffed residential home for five or fewer children, the certification of
					 occupancy from the Washington state department of health will be considered in
					 deciding the number of children you may serve.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1370 - Do I have to admit or retain all children?

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(1) You have the right to refuse to admit or
					 retain a child in a program. The exceptions to this requirement are the
					 individual programs that have contracts that specify a child cannot be denied
					 admission.
(2) A joint decision may
					 be made by the provider, the agency placing the child, and us to serve the
					 child elsewhere, for the health and safety of the child or others.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1375 - What happens when licensing requirements differ from contract requirements?

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You may hold a contract with the state to provide
						services. If you provide services as a group care facility you must also meet
						the licensing requirements outlined in this chapter. When contract or other
						statutory requirements differ from licensing, you must meet the highest
						standard.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1380 - May a group care facility be issued more than one type of license?

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(1) A group care
					 facility may not be licensed by DLR for more than one type of license in the
					 same building (A group care facility and a CPA for example), unless the
					 department determines that care of one type of client does not interfere with
					 the care of another type of client, and you have approval from the DLR
					 administrator. We may require separation of resident populations between the
					 programs. You must meet the requirements for both licenses.
(2) If you have multiple licenses from
					 different agencies in the same location, you must obtain approval from DLR
					 prior to providing services and accepting placements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Licensing Process › Section 388-145-1385 - When may I be certified to provide care to children?

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(1) When you meet the licensing requirements,
					 you may apply to us for certification of your facility, rather than a license,
					 if the following conditions apply:
(a) You
					 are exempt from needing a license (per
					 chapter
					 74.15 RCW), and you wish
					 to serve department-funded children; or
(b) You are licensed by authority of an
					 Indian tribe within the state under
					 RCW
					 74.15.190.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1390 - Will you license or continue to license me if I violate licensing regulations?

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(1) We may
					 modify, deny, suspend or revoke your license when you, your employees or
					 volunteers:
(a) Do not meet the licensing
					 regulations in this chapter;
(b)
					 Have not met the background check requirements;
(c) Have been determined by us to have abused
					 or neglected a child;
(d) Have
					 committed, permitted, or assisted in an illegal act on the premises of a
					 facility providing care to children;
(e) Are unable to manage your property and
					 financial responsibilities;
(f)
					 Tried to get a license by deceitful means, such as making false statements or
					 omitting critical information on the application;
(g) Knowingly allowed employees or volunteers
					 who made false statements or omitted critical information on their applications
					 to work at your agency; or
(h)
					 Cannot provide for the safety, health and well-being of the child(ren) in your
					 care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1395 - Are there exceptions made if I do not meet the licensing regulations?

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(1) We may make
					 exceptions and license or continue to license you if you do not meet the
					 minimum licensing regulations. We may allow this if you can demonstrate that
					 you can provide for the safety, health and well-being of children in your
					 care.
(2) In addition, we may limit
					 or restrict your license and/ or require you to enter into a compliance
					 agreement to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your
					 care.
(3) You must keep a copy of
					 the approved exception to the licensing regulations in your files.
(4) You do not have appeal rights if the
					 department denies your request for an exception to the licensing
					 regulations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1400 - Must prospective and current employees, volunteers, interns, and subcontractors be disqualified from having access to the children in my facility?

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(1) The department
					 must disqualify prospective and current employees, volunteers , interns, and
					 subcontractors if they do not meet the regulations of chapter 388-145 WAC, or
					 cannot have unsupervised access to children because of their background check
					 as outlined in chapter 388-06A WAC.
(2) The department must disqualify
					 prospective and current employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors if
					 they have had a negative action taken on a license or contract, or have had a
					 license denied or revoked by an agency that regulates the care of children or
					 vulnerable adults, unless the department determines that the individual does
					 not pose a risk to a child's safety, well-being, and long-term
					 stability.
(3) Applicant's,
					 employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors must demonstrate that they
					 have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability, and
					 personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and
					 social needs of the children under their care.
(4) The department will notify the licensee
					 if a prospective or current employee, intern, volunteer, or subcontractor is
					 disqualified from having unsupervised access to children. Hiring a person
					 disqualified by DSHS or continuing to allow unsupervised access to children by
					 a person disqualified by DSHS could also lead to denial, suspension, or
					 revocation of your license issued under this chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1405 - What may I do if I disagree with your decision to modify, deny, suspend or revoke my license, or to disqualify my background check?

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You have the right to request an administrative hearing
						if you disagree with any of these actions. You must request this hearing within
						twenty-eight calendar days of receiving a certified letter with our decision
						(see chapter 34.05 RCW). To request a hearing you must send a letter to the
						Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 42489, Olympia, Washington
						98504-2489, 1-800-583-8271. The letter must have the following:
(1) A specific statement indicating why you
					 disagree with our decision and any laws you believe are related to your claim;
					 and
(2) A copy of the certified
					 letter we sent to modify, revoke, suspend, or deny your license or to
					 disqualify your background check.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1410 - How do I appeal the decision of the office of administrative hearings' administrative law judge?

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(1) The decision
					 of the administrative law judge is the final decision of the department unless
					 you or the department files a petition for review with DSHS board of appeals
					 within twenty-one calendar days after the administrative law judge's decision
					 is mailed to the parties.
(2) The
					 procedure for requesting or responding to a petition for review with the board
					 of appeals is described in WAC
					 388-02-0560 through WAC
					 388-02-0635.
(3) We will not appeal decisions made by the
					 board of appeals.
(4) If you
					 disagree with the board of appeals, you may file a petition in superior court
					 and ask for further review (RCW 34.05.510 to
					 34.05.598 ).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Rule Violations and Corrective Actions › Section 388-145-1415 - Can I be issued a probationary license?

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(1) We may issue a probationary license in
					 order to correct a deficiency.
(2)
					 We will consider the following when deciding whether a probationary license
					 will be issued:
(a) An intentional or
					 negligent violation of licensing regulations;
(b) A history of violation of licensing
					 regulations;
(c) A current
					 violation of licensing regulations;
(d) Whether you are making a good faith
					 effort to comply; and
(e) Any other
					 factors relevant to the specific situation.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1420 - Who must I employ at my facility?

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(1)
					 You must employ sufficient numbers of qualified staff to meet the physical,
					 safety, health, and emotional needs of the children placed in your care,
					 appropriate for their age and developmental level. Employers and caregivers
					 must:
(a) Demonstrate competency, good
					 judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing
					 duties;
(b) Report suspected abuse,
					 neglect, and exploitation to the children's administration intake and to the
					 designated administrator or supervisor;
(c) Know and comply with rules established in
					 this chapter as well as all other applicable laws; and
(d) Comply with federal and state
					 anti-discrimination laws related to personnel policies and
					 procedures.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1425 - What are the qualifications of an executive director or administrator?

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(1) You must have
					 an executive director or administrator who is available telephonically during
					 business hours and meets the qualifications to:
(a) Manage the financial and administrative
					 operations of the program;
(b)
					 Ensure that the program complies with the licensing rules contained in this
					 chapter;
(c) Effectively
					 communicate to the department the roles, expectations, and purposes of the
					 program;
(d) Assume responsibility
					 for safety of children in your facility; and
(e) Work with representatives of other
					 agencies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1430 - What are the requirements of an on-site program manager?

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(1) On days your facility is operational, you
					 must have an on-site program manager at your facility during business hours
					 when youth are present. Staffed residential facilities licensed for five or
					 fewer are required to have an on-site program manager during business hours
					 when youth are present if the focus of the program is behavioral and a child's
					 behavior poses a risk. The on-site program manager must meet the qualifications
					 to:
(a) Coordinate the day-to-day operations
					 of the program;
(b) Supervise the
					 case management and direct care staff; and
(c) Have the responsibility to ensure the
					 completion of each child's plan of care and treatment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1435 - What if my on-site program manager must be off-site temporarily when youth are present?

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The on-site program manager must leave a competent
						designated staff person in charge who meets the on-site program manager
						qualifications, if the manager must be temporarily absent.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1440 - What are the requirements of case management staff?

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(1) Case management staff will provide
					 individualized case management and coordination of services. For emergency
					 respite centers and resource and assessment centers, the on-site program
					 manager may provide individualized case management and coordination of services
					 so additional case managers are not required. The on-site program manager must
					 meet qualifications in WAC
					 388-145-1430.
(2) Case management staff hired before
					 January 10, 2015 must have five years of experience or a bachelor's degree in
					 social services or closely related field from an accredited school.
(3) Case management staff hired after January
					 10, 2015 must have a master's or bachelor's degree in social services or a
					 closely related field from an accredited school.
(4) Case management staff who has only a
					 bachelor's degree must consult with a person with a master's degree in social
					 services or closely related field. One hour of consultation must occur every
					 twenty hours the employee works.
(5) Case managers must maintain:
(a) Training, experience, knowledge, and
					 demonstrated skills in each area s/he will be supervising;
(b) Skills and understanding needed to
					 effectively manage cases; and
(c)
					 The ability to monitor staff development and training.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1445 - What are the qualifications of direct care staff?

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(1) Each direct care staff must:
(a) Be at least twenty-one years of age,
					 unless they meet the requirements in subsection (2) of this section;
(b) Have a high school diploma or high school
					 or equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC);
(c) Have one year of experience working
					 directly with children. Two years of social services education may be
					 substituted for the required experience;
(d) Have the skills and ability to work
					 successfully with the special needs of children in care; and
(e) Have effective communication and problem
					 solving skills.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1450 - What additional qualifications must the crisis residential center direct care staff have?

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(1) At least 50
					 percent of the direct care staff at a CRC must have completed:
(a) A bachelor's degree; or
(b) At least two years of college and one
					 year of work in a group residential program for adolescents; and
(c) Direct care staff at a CRC may substitute
					 experience for education on a year-for-year basis.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1455 - If I have health care staff, what qualifications are required?

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(1) If your program
					 requires health care staff, they must:
(a)
					 Meet the full professional competency requirements in their respective field;
					 and
(b) Maintain their
					 certification or licensure as required.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1460 - Do I need to employ consultants at my facility?

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(1) You must have case management consultants
					 available as needed to work with your staff, the children you serve, and the
					 children's families. Other consultants may be used for program
					 support.
(2) A case management
					 consultant is responsible for:
(a) Reviewing
					 treatment or case plans as appropriate;
(b) Providing one hour of
					 consultation/supervision to case management staff for every twenty hours a
					 person works. Staff consultations shall be documented and available to staff on
					 an as-needed basis; and
(c)
					 Monitoring staff's skill development in order to effectively manage their
					 cases.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1465 - What additional supports do I need for my group care facility?

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(1) You must have
					 sufficient clerical, accounting and administrative services to maintain proper
					 records and carry out your program.
(2) You must have sufficient support and
					 maintenance services to maintain and repair your facility, and to prepare and
					 serve meals.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1470 - Can one staff person have different responsibilities?

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(1) The same person may have multiple staff
					 roles and responsibilities as long as they meet the staff qualifications for
					 each position and you maintain the required staffing ratios.
(2) The executive director/administrator may:
(a) Serve as the program manager when
					 qualified for both positions; and
(b) Serve as direct care staff when the role
					 does not interfere with the director's management and supervisory
					 responsibilities.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1475 - What are the requirements for volunteers working directly with children and youth at my facility?

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(1) These
					 volunteers must meet the licensing requirements listed in this chapter,
					 including meeting the qualifications for direct care staff and must:
(a) Be at least twenty-one years of age
					 unless they are between eighteen and twenty-one years of age in an internship
					 or practicum program as per WAC
					 388-145-1445;
					 and
(b) Receive the facility's
					 preservice training that addresses the needs of the population of children in
					 care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1480 - What are the general ratios of staff to children under care?

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(1) You must have
					 at least one case manager providing case management services for every
					 twenty-five children in care.
(2)
					 If you provide care as a group receiving center, emergency respite center, or a
					 resource and assessment center, you must have at least one case manager for
					 every fifteen children in care.
(3)
					 If you provide care as a secure, semi-secure and regular crisis residential
					 center, you must have one case manager at a minimum, and must maintain a ratio
					 of one case manager for every 6 children in care.
(4) Staffing ratios specific to your program
					 are outlined in WAC
					 388-145-1890 through
					 388-145-2200.
(5) If you have both a license and a contract
					 for services, you must adhere to the most stringent staffing ratios.
(6) To keep the proper ratio of staff to
					 children, the executive director, health care staff, on-site program manager,
					 support staff and maintenance staff may serve temporarily as direct care staff
					 if they meet all other direct care staff qualifications and training.
(7) You must have relief staff so that all
					 staff can have the equivalent of two days off a week. This is not required for
					 family members if you have a staffed residential facility in a family
					 residence.
(8) Children must be
					 supervised during sleeping hours by at least one awake staff when:
(a) There are more than six children in care;
					 and
(b) The major focus of the
					 program is behavioral rather than the development of independent living skills
					 such as a teen parent program or responsible living skills program;
					 or
(c) The behavior of at least one
					 of the youth poses a risk to self or others.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS › Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services › PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS › Staff Qualifications and Requirements › Section 388-145-1485 - May I have more than one licensed program at my facility?

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If you have more than one program in a building you must
						submit a plan to your licensor detailing how you plan to manage each of the
						programs.