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Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0325 - Creating a climate for healthy child development

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(1) When communicating or interacting with
				children, an early learning 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 early learning 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,
				sitting next to a child, appropriately holding younger children close 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
				early learning 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 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0330 - Positive relationships and child guidance

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(1) An early learning provider must work to
				maintain positive relationships with children by using consistent guidance
				techniques to help children learn. Guidance techniques must adapt an early
				learning program's environment, routines, and activities to a child's
				strengths, 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 classroom limits;
(h) Involving children in solving problems;
				and
(i) Explaining to children the
				natural and logical consequence related to the child's behavior in a reasonable
				and developmentally appropriate manner.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0331 - Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children

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(1) An early learning 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 110-300-0335;
(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 his or her own hygiene and toileting needs;
(vii) Use toilet learning or training methods
				that punish, demean, or humiliate a child;
(viii) Withhold hygiene care, toileting care,
				or diaper changing from any child unable to provide such care for himself or
				herself;
(ix) Expose a child to
				extreme temperatures as punishment;
(x) 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, having a child rest more than the child's development requires,
				standing on one foot for an uncomfortable amount of time, or holding out one's
				arms until tired or painful;
(xi)
				Place the separated child in a closet, bathroom, locked room, outside, or in an
				unlicensed space; and
(xii) Use
				high chairs, car seats, or other confining space or equipment to punish a child
				or restrict movement.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0335 - Physical restraint

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(1) An early
				learning provider must have written physical restraint protocols pursuant to
				WAC 110-300-0490, and implement such protocols only when appropriate and after
				complying with all requirements of WAC 110-300-0330 and 110-300-0331.
(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 early
				learning providers trained in a restraint technique pursuant to WAC
				110-300-0106(9).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0340 - Expulsion

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(1) To promote consistent care and maximize
				opportunities for child development and learning, an early learning provider
				must develop and follow expulsion policies and practices, pursuant to WAC
				110-300-0486.
(2) An early learning
				provider may expel a child only if:
(a) The
				child exhibits behavior that presents a serious safety concern for that child
				or others; and
(b) The program is
				not able to reduce or eliminate the safety concern through reasonable
				modifications.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0345 - Supervising children

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(1) An early
				learning 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 early learning 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 such as a family member, family friend, or the
				child's therapist or health care provider.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0350 - Supervising children during water activities

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(1) During water activities, an early
				learning provider must meet all supervision requirements of this section and
				WAC 110-300-0345.
(2) During water
				activities, an early learning provider must:
(a) Ensure a one-to-one (1:1) staff-to-child
				ratio for infants;
(b) Hold or have
				continuous touch of infants, nonambulatory toddlers, and children with special
				needs as required; and
(c) Keep
				toddlers within arm's length.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0354 - Indoor early learning program space capacity

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(1) To define capacity, licensed indoor early
				learning 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) Center early learning program space must
				provide fifteen additional square feet for each infant or toddler using a crib
				or playpen if the crib or playpen is located or placed in the sleeping or play
				area.
(b) Floor space under tables,
				desks, chairs, and other equipment used as part of children's activities must
				be included in the overall capacity.
(c) Office or kitchen space that is
				inaccessible to children and not intended for their use must not be included in
				the overall capacity.
(d) Napping
				areas may be used as early learning program space if mats and cots are removed
				when not in use and children have free access to the area.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0355 - Family home capacity, ratio, and group size

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(1) The department issues initial or
				nonexpiring family home licenses for up to twelve children. The department will
				not issue a family license to care for more children than permitted by the
				rules in this chapter but may issue a license to care for fewer than the
				maximum allowable enrolled children. Family home licenses state:
(a) The maximum number of children that may
				be in care at any one time (total capacity); and
(b) The age range of children allowed in
				care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0356 - Center capacity, ratio, and group size

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(1) The department issues initial or
				nonexpiring center early learning provider licenses. The department will not
				issue a center 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 center, licenses state:
(a) The maximum number of children that may
				be in care at any one time (total capacity);
(b) The licensed capacity for each space
				within the center licensed for use by children; and
(c) The age range of children allowed in
				care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0357 - Center mixed age group capacity, ratio, and group size

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(1) A center early learning program must do
				the following to mix age groups of children in care (in addition to any
				specific requirements of this section):
(a)
				Meet the square footage and staff-to-child ratio requirements for the youngest
				child present in the group;
(b)
				Meet the health, safety, and developmental needs for all ages of children in
				the mixed group; and
(c) Inform the
				department of the center's mixed age group policy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION › Section 170-300-0360 - Program and daily schedule

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(1) An early
				learning 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) Be specific for each age group of
				children, when applicable;
(b)
				Offer a variety of activities to meet children's needs, pursuant to WAC
				110-300-0150;
(c) Meet the
				following daily morning or afternoon active outdoor play time requirements:
(i) Twenty minutes for each three hours of
				programming for infants (as tolerated) and toddlers;
(ii) Thirty minutes for each three hours of
				programming for children preschool age and older; and
(iii) Programs that operate more than six
				hours a day must provide ninety minutes of active play for preschool age and up
				or sixty minutes of active play for infants and toddlers (thirty minutes of
				which may be moderate to vigorous indoor activities).
(d) Include scheduled and consistent times
				for meal service;
(e) Include
				routine transportation times, if applicable;
(f) Include rest periods, if applicable;
				and
(g) Include overnight care, if
				applicable.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0400 - Application materials

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(1) After
				completing a department orientation an applicant must submit a complete license
				application packet, pursuant to chapter 43.215 RCW. This requirement also
				applies to a change of ownership. A complete license application packet
				includes:
(a) Professional and background
				information about the applicant:
(i) A
				completed department application form for the type of license being applied for
				(center or family home);
(ii) A
				copy of the applicant's certificate from an orientation completed within twelve
				months of the application;
(iii) A
				Washington state business license or a tribal, county, or city business or
				occupation license, if applicable;
(iv) Liability insurance, if
				applicable;
(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 or education verification. For
				example, diploma, transcripts, or a sworn declaration stating that the
				applicant cannot verify education requirements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0401 - 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 early learning 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 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0402 - Changing early learning program space or location

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(1) An early learning provider must notify
				the department prior to making a change to early learning program space that
				may impact the health, safety, or welfare of enrolled children. Such changes
				include, but are not limited to:
(a) Moving
				early learning programs to a different residence, building, or facility (even
				if the new location is on the same premises);
(b) An early learning program altering a
				planned use of space including, but not limited to, the ages of children served
				in a room or previously unlicensed areas;
(c) Modifying facilities in a way that
				requires a permit under the Washington state building code or by a local
				jurisdiction, such as remodeling or renovating early learning program space;
				and
(d) Changing outdoor play
				areas, such as adding or altering the type of surface or altering stationary
				climbing or play equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0410 - 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) Responsible for complying with the
				standards in this chapter, chapter 43.215 RCW including, but not limited to,
				liability insurance requirements pursuant to RCW 43.215.-535, chapter 170-06
				WAC, DEL background check rules, and other applicable laws or rules;
				and
(c) Responsible for training
				early learning program staff on the foundational quality standards in this
				chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0415 - 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), as now and hereafter amended.
(2) Early learning program space must comply
				with the Washington state building code or local building code as enacted at
				the time of licensure. Facility modifications must comply with WAC
				110-300-0402.
(3) Prior to
				licensing, an applicant must contact state, city, and local agencies that
				regulate the early learning program. An early learning 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 department of health, and local health jurisdictions.
(4) Prior to licensing, a center early
				learning applicant 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 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0420 - 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, an early learning 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) Post "no smoking or vaping" signs. Signs
				must be clearly visible and located at each building entrance used as part of
				the early learning program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0425 - Initial, nonexpiring, dual licenses, and license modification

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(1) The department may issue an initial
				license when an early learning 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 early
				learning provider's ability to follow requirements contained in this chapter
				during the initial license period.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0435 - 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) An early learning provider's request for
				a waiver from a rule in this chapter must be:
(a) Submitted in writing on the department's
				form to the local licensing office;
(b) Approved in writing by the department
				director or the director's designee prior to the early learning 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, center director, assistant director, or
				program supervisor, 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 on the department's form to the local licensing office;
(b) Approved in writing by the department
				director or the director's designee prior to the early learning provider
				implementing the variance from the rule; and
(c) For a specific program approach or
				methodology.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT LICENSING PROCESS › Section 170-300-0440 - Facility licensing compliance agreements, nonreferral status, probationary license, and provider rights

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(1) At the
				department's discretion, when an early learning 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 well-being of the children in care;
				and
(iii) The number of times the
				early learning 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;
(e) The signature of the department licensor
				and the licensee.
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(1)
				Pursuant to
				RCW
				   43.216.325, the department is authorized to
				take enforcement actions when an early learning 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) An early learning 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 an early learning provider when taking
				enforcement actions. A notice of violation must be sent by certified mail or
				personal service 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 170 - Early Learning, Department of › Chapter 170-300 - FOUNDATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS › RECORDS, POLICIES, REPORTING AND POSTING › Section 170-300-0455 - Attendance records

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(1) An early
				learning 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
				early learning program.
(2) An
				early learning 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 early learning 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 early learning program to attend school or
				participate in off-site activities not offered by the early learning
				program.
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(1) An early
				learning provider must keep current individualized enrollment and health
				records for all enrolled children, including children of staff, updated
				annually or more often as 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 his or her own child's records.
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(1)
				An early learning provider must keep all records required in this chapter for a
				minimum of five years unless otherwise indicated.
(2) All records from the previous twelve
				months must be kept in the licensed space and be immediately available for the
				department or other state agency's review. Immediately accessible records
				include:
(a) Child records;
(b) Staff records; and
(c) Attendance records.
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(1) An
				early learning provider must have and follow a written emergency preparedness
				plan. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the department prior to when
				changes are made. Emergency preparedness plans must:
(a) Be designed to respond to fire, natural
				disasters, and other emergencies that might affect the early learning
				program;
(b) Be specific to the
				early learning program and able to be implemented during hours of
				operation;
(c) Address what the
				provider would do if he or she has an emergency and children may be left
				unsupervised;
(d) Address what the
				early learning program must do if parents are not able to get to their children
				for up to three days;
(e) Must
				follow requirements in chapter 212-12 WAC, Fire marshal standards, as now or
				hereafter amended and the state fire marshal's office requirements if a center
				early learning program;
(f) Be
				reviewed at program orientation, annually with all early learning program staff
				with documented signatures, and when the plan is updated; and
(g) Be reviewed with parents or guardians
				when a child is enrolled and when the plan is updated.
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(1) Pursuant to
				RCW
				   26.44.030, when an early learning provider
				has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect,
				that provider must report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the
				proper law enforcement agency or the department. "Abuse or neglect" has the
				same meaning here as in
				RCW
				   26.44.020.
(2) An early learning provider must report by
				phone upon knowledge of the following to:
(a)
				Law enforcement or the department at the first opportunity, but in no case
				longer than forty-eight hours:
(i) The death
				of a child while in the early learning program's care or the death from injury
				or illness that may have occurred while the child was in care;
(ii) A child's attempted suicide or talk
				about attempting suicide;
(iii) Any
				suspected physical, sexual or emotional child abuse;
(iv) Any suspected child neglect, child
				endangerment, or child exploitation;
(v) A child's disclosure of sexual or
				physical abuse; or
(vi)
				Inappropriate sexual contact between two or more children.
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(1)
				An early learning provider must have and follow a transportation and off-site
				activity policy for personal or public transportation service, or nonmotorized
				travel offered to children in care.
(a) The
				transportation and off-site activity policy must include routine trips, which
				must not exceed two hours per day for any individual child.
(b) Written parent or guardian authorization
				to transport the parent or guardian's child. The written authorization must be:
(i) A specific event, date, and anticipated
				travel time;
(ii) A specific type
				of trip (for example, transporting to and from school, or transporting to and
				from a field trip); or
(iii) A full
				range of trips a child may take while in the early learning provider's
				care.
(c) Written notices
				to parents or guardians, to be given at least twenty-four hours before field
				trips are taken.
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An early learning provider may terminate a child's services
				  due to that child's parent or guardian's inability to meet the expectations and
				  requirements of the early learning program. Expectations and requirements of
				  the program may include unpaid bills, continual late arrivals, or a parent,
				  guardian or family member's inappropriate or unsafe behavior in or near early
				  learning program space.
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(1) An early
				learning provider must have and follow an expulsion policy, pursuant to WAC
				110-300-0340.
(2) An expulsion
				policy must:
(a) Provide examples of behavior
				that could lead to expulsion from the early learning program;
(b) Detail steps the provider takes to avoid
				expelling a child including, but not limited to, environmental and staffing
				changes;
(c) Detail how the
				provider communicates to the parent or guardian of a child the steps taken
				under (b) of this subsection; and
(d) Include information that may benefit an
				expelled child including, but not limited to, community based
				resources.
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(1) An early
				learning provider must have and follow a child restraint policy that contains
				behavior management and practices, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0335.
(2) A restraint policy must be:
(a) Appropriate for children's developmental
				level, abilities, and language skills;
(b) Directly related to the child's behavior;
				and
(c) Designed to be consistent,
				fair, and positive.
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(1) An early
				learning program must have and follow a policy that promotes the consistent
				care of children.
(2) When
				possible, an early learning provider must be assigned to work with a consistent
				group of children for much of the day with a goal of building long-term,
				trusting relationships.
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(1) An early
				learning provider must have and follow a written health policy reviewed and
				approved by the department that includes the topics listed in subsection (2) of
				this section. The health policy must be reviewed and approved by the department
				when changes are made, and as otherwise necessary.
(2) An early learning program's health policy
				must meet the requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to:
(a) A prevention of exposure to blood and
				body fluids plan;
(b) Meals,
				snacks, and food services including guidelines for food allergies and food
				brought from home;
(c) Handwashing
				and hand sanitizer use;
(d)
				Observing children for signs of illness daily;
(e) Exclusion and return of ill children,
				staff, or any other person in the program space;
(f) Contagious disease
				notification;
(g) Medical
				emergencies, injury treatment and reporting;
(h) Immunization tracking;
(i) Medication management, storage,
				administration and documentation;
(j) Care for pets and animals that have
				access to licensed space and the health risks of interacting with pets and
				animals;
(k) How general cleaning
				will be provided and how areas such as food contact surfaces, kitchen
				equipment, toys, toileting equipment, and laundry will be cleaned, sanitized
				and disinfected;
(l) Pest control
				policies;
(m) Caring for children
				with special needs or health needs, including allergies, as listed in the
				child's record; and
(n) Dental
				hygiene practices and education.
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(1) Postings listed in subsection (2) of this
				section that are part of an early learning program must be clearly visible to
				parents, guardians, and early learning program staff.
(2) Postings on early learning premises must
				include:
(a) The child care license, pursuant
				to WAC 110-300-0010;
(b) Floor plan
				with emergency routes and exits identified in each child care area, pursuant to
				WAC 110-300-0400(1)(b)(i) and 110-300-0470(2)(a)(i);
(c) Dietary restrictions, known allergies,
				and nutrition requirements, if applicable, in a location easily accessible for
				staff but not available to those who are not parents or guardians of the
				enrolled child, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0186(8);
(d) Handwashing practices at each handwashing
				sink, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0200(1);
(e) If applicable, diaper changing or
				stand-up diapering procedure at each diapering station, pursuant to WAC
				110-300-0220 and 110-300-0221(1)(d);
(f) Pesticide treatment, if applicable,
				pursuant to
				RCW
				   43.216.280 and
				17.21.410(1)(d);
(g) Emergency numbers and information
				including, but not limited to:
(i) 911 or
				emergency services number;
(ii)
				Name, address and directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross
				street to the facility;
(iii) The
				department's toll-free number;
(iv)
				Washington poison center toll-free number; and
(v) The department's child protective
				services.
(h) The
				location of emergency medical information for children and staff;
(i) A notice of any current or pending
				enforcement action, including probationary licenses pursuant to
				RCW
				   43.216.687. Notice must be posted:
(i) Immediately upon receipt; and
(ii) For at least two weeks or until the
				violation causing the enforcement action is corrected, whichever is
				longer.
(j) A notice of
				safe sleep violation in the licensed space as required by WAC 110-300-0291(2),
				if applicable;
(k) "No smoking" and
				"no vaping" signs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0420(2)(f);
(l) A copy of a department approved waiver or
				variance from a rule of this chapter, if applicable. Waivers or variances must
				be posted for parent or guardian view when related to the overall program (not
				related to any specific child), and as long as the waiver or variance is
				approved;
(m) Insurance coverage,
				or a lapse or termination of such coverage if applicable, pursuant to
				RCW
				   43.216.700; and
(n) Any other information listed in
				RCW
				   43.216.687.
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RCW
				   43.215.020 establishes the department of
				early learning as the state lead agency, for Part C of the federal Individuals
				with Disabilities Education Act, with the responsibility and authority to set
				and enforce rules for the provision of early intervention services in
				Washington state. Federal authority for this chapter is  20 U.S.C. Sec. 1431-1444  and the Part C regulations in  34 C.F.R. Part 303, which includes
				receipt of federal funds for early intervention services.
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This chapter, in conjunction with state and federal law and
				federally approved policies and procedures, establishes the requirements of the
				statewide early support for infants and toddlers program. This chapter
				describes the process for administering state and federal early intervention
				funds, reflects the department's commitment to quality early learning
				opportunities for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families,
				and ensures the implementation of  20 U.S.C. Sec. 1431-1444  and 34 C.F.R. Part
				303.
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(1) This chapter applies to all early
			 intervention providers, including school districts, involved in early
			 intervention service provision for children receiving services from the early
			 support for infants and toddlers program, whether or not the entity or
			 individual receives state or federal funds.
(2) This chapter does not apply to any child
			 with a disability receiving a free appropriate public education under chapter
			 392-172A WAC or  34 C.F.R. Part 300, Part B.
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EIS providers must:
(1) Provide and implement EIS according to
			 state and federal law.
(2) Deliver
			 services at a consistent level of frequency and intensity for a continuous
			 twelve-month period based on child and family need, and not on the availability
			 of providers.
(3) Provide or
			 otherwise arrange for all EIS included in the individualized family service
			 plan. Wait lists and capping of services are prohibited.
(4) Enhance the capacity of the family in
			 facilitating their child's development through natural learning opportunities
			 at home or in community settings where typically developing children live,
			 learn, or play.
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(1) Early
			 intervention service providers must meet the requirements of state and federal
			 law.
(2) The department and local
			 lead agencies will lead child find efforts and referral activities for the
			 early support for infants and toddlers program. They may consult with state and
			 local partners.
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(1) Early
			 intervention service (EIS) providers must meet the requirements set forth in
			 state and federal law.
(2) EIS must
			 be provided in natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate based on
			 the needs of the child.
(3) EIS may
			 only occur in a setting other than a natural environment if one or more of a
			 child's individualized family services plan (IFSP) outcomes cannot be met by
			 providing EIS in a natural setting, as determined by the parent and the IFSP
			 team.
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Early intervention service (EIS) providers must follow the
				system of payments and fees set forth in state and federal law, policies and
				procedures and department-approved clarification memos.