Washington Administrative Code

(1) To engage in a campfire activity, ONB providers must comply with this section and have permission from the landowner or park personnel to engage in campfire activities.(2) ONB providers must have a signed and dated written permission for campfire activities from each child's …

(1) During tool activities, ONB providers must comply with all supervision requirements described in this section and WAC 110-302-0345.(2) ONB programs using developmentally appropriate tools or equipment, including ropes or sharp objects, as part of their curriculum must make su…

(1) ONB providers must have and follow policies that describe how to safely encounter wildlife. These policies must identify potentially dangerous wildlife in the ONB program area or location and how children and ONB program staff should appropriately respond to both wildlife and…

For each child in attendance at ONB programs, the licensed indoor space must consist of a minimum of 35 square feet per child and comply with all other requirements described in this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.742. WSR 23-10-059, § 110-302-0354, filed 5/1/23, effect…

(1) The department has the authority to issue initial or nonexpiring ONB program licenses. The department will not issue an ONB license to care for more children than permitted by this chapter. The department may issue a license to care for fewer than the maximum allowable enroll…

(1) ONB programs must do the following to mix age groups of children in care in addition to any other applicable requirements of this section:(a) Notify the department of the ONB program's plan to mix age groups of children and receive approval from the department prior to implem…

(1) ONB providers must have established ONB programs and daily schedules that are familiar to children.(2) Daily schedules must be designed to meet enrolled children's developmental, cultural, and special needs. Schedules must:(a) Be specific for each age group of children, when …

(1) After completing a department approved ONB program orientation pursuant to chapter 43.216 RCW, applicants must submit complete license application packets as described in this section. The application requirements described in this section also apply to a request for a change…

(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, 30 calendar days prior to the anniversary …

(1) ONB providers must notify the department prior to making a change to ONB 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) Moving an ONB program to a different location or fa…

(1) Applicants for a license under this chapter must be at least 18 years old.(2) "Licensee" means the individual or legal entity:(a) Whose name appears on a license issued by the department;(b) Who is responsible for complying with chapters 43.216 RCW, 110-06 and 110-302 WAC, th…

(1) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Washington state building code, chapter 19.27 RCW.(2) Except for ONB programs that enroll only school-age children and operate on public or private school premises, the indoor licensed space must comply with the Washingt…

(1) ONB programs must comply with chapter 70.160 RCW, which prohibits smoking in public places and places of employment.(2) Pursuant to RCW 70.160.030, ONB providers must comply with the requirements described in this subsection.(a) Prohibit smoking, vaping, or similar smoking ac…

(1) The department may issue an initial license when ONB program applicants demonstrate compliance with health and safety requirements described in this chapter, but may not be in full compliance with all other requirements, pursuant to RCW 43.216.315.(a) An initial license is va…

(1) The department cannot waive a requirement that is described or included in a state or federal law.(2) Pursuant to RCW 43.216.065, the department may approve a waiver from a rule described in this chapter if it does not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the children…

(1) The department cannot provide a variance from a requirement in state or federal law.(2) Upon written request of an applicant, licensee, director, program director, assistant director, site director, or program supervisor, the department may grant a variance from a rule in thi…

(1) At the department's discretion, when an ONB provider is in violation of chapter 43.216 RCW or this chapter, 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 viola…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.216.325, the department is authorized to take enforcement actions when ONB providers fail 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 ci…

(1) ONB providers must supply to each parent or guardian written policies regarding the ONB program. Each enrolled child's record must have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and ONB program policies.(2) ONB providers must have and follow fo…

(1) ONB providers may keep a child in care up to a maximum of 10 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 ONB program.(2) ONB providers must keep daily child …

(1) ONB providers 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 i…

(1) ONB providers must keep the records required under 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 ONB program records from the previous 12 months must be easily accessible a…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must follow a written emergency preparedness plan. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the department prior to being licensed as an ONB program and prior to when the ONB provider makes substantial changes to the ONB program or pr…

(1) ONB programs must have and follow benefit-risk assessments and risk management plans approved by the department. These assessments and plans must be submitted to DCYF on a form provided by the department and be available for department review at the time of initial licensing.…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 26.44.030, when ONB providers have reasonable cause to believe a child has suffered abuse or neglect, that ONB provider must report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the proper law enforcement agency or the department. "Abuse and neglect" has the…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must 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,…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must follow a termination of services policy.(2) ONB providers may terminate a child's services due to that child's parent or guardian's inability to meet the expectations and requirements of the ONB program. Expectations and requireme…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must follow an expulsion policy, pursuant to WAC 110-302-0340.(2) The expulsion policy must:(a) Provide examples of behavior that could lead to expulsion from the ONB program;(b) Detail steps the ONB provider takes to avoid expelling a…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must follow a child restraint policy that contains behavior management and practices, pursuant to WAC 110-302-0335.(2) A restraint policy must be:(a) Appropriate for children's developmental level, abilities, and language skills;(b) Di…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must follow a policy that promotes the consistent care of children.(2) When possible, ONB providers must be assigned to work with a consistent group of children for much of the day with a goal of building long-term, trusting relationsh…

(1) ONB programs must have and ONB providers must 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…

(1) Postings listed in subsection (2) of this section that are part of an ONB program must be clearly visible to parents, guardians, and ONB program staff whenever possible. ONB programs without the ability to post the information detailed in subsection (2) of this section must i…

(1) Chapter 43.216 RCW grants to the department of children, youth, and families the responsibility and authority to establish and enforce licensing requirements and standards for licensed child care programs in Washington state, including the authority to adopt rules to implemen…

The following definitions apply to this chapter."Applicant" means an individual who has made a formal request for a child care license or organizational license."Child care,""early learning program," or "early learning" means regularly scheduled care that is licensed by the depar…

(1) To participate in the pilot project, an early learning program must apply to and be granted an organizational pilot license from the department.(2) To be eligible for an organizational pilot license, a governmental agency, nonprofit organization, or a for-profit private busin…

(1) A license authorized to be issued under this chapter may be denied pursuant to chapter 43.216 RCW, this chapter, or chapters 110-06, 110-300, 110-300E, and 110-301 WAC.(2) A license issued under this chapter may be suspended, modified, or revoked if the licensee fails to comp…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.216.250 and 43.216.325, the department is authorized to take enforcement action against an applicant or licensee if the applicant or licensee fails to comply with this chapter, applicable rules in chapters 110-06, 110-300, 110-300E, 110-301 WAC, or chapter …

(1) The purpose of family reconciliation services (FRS) is to achieve reconciliation between the parent and child, to reunify the family, and to maintain and strengthen the family unit to avoid the necessity of out-of-home placement of children.(2) The department provides these s…

(1) DCYF provides FRS to adolescents twelve through seventeen years old and their families, in instances where adolescents have runaway or are otherwise in conflict with their families. These populations are defined as follows:"Families in conflict" means families in which person…

The assigned caseworker provides family reconciliation services (FRS) to develop skills and supports within families to resolve family conflicts, achieve a reconciliation between parent and child, and to avoid out-of-home placement. The services may include, but are not limited t…

RCW 43.216.020 establishes the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) as the state lead agency for Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). RCW 43.216.020 also requires that DCYF develop and adopt rules that establish minimum requireme…

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 inter…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.216.020 and 28A.155.065, 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 …

"Administrative indirect expenses" means indirect costs such as, general management compensation, joint facility costs, contract administration, fiscal services, and general office supplies that are not allocated to direct services for infants, toddlers, and their families."Depar…

EIS provider agencies 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 based on availability of providers.(3) Pr…

(1) EIS provider agencies must comply with state and federal law requirements regarding child find and referral.(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…

(1) EIS provider agencies must comply with state and federal law requirements regarding natural environments.(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…

EIS provider agencies must follow the system of payments and fees set forth in state and federal law, policies, and procedures and department-approved clarification memos.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.020 (1)(g). WSR 19-21-060, § 110-400-0130, filed 10/11/19, effective 11/11/1…

(1) EIS provider agencies must comply with the use of funds guidance and requirements as set forth in state and federal law.(2) State and federal funds for the ESIT program may only be expended for ESIT required activities as described in state and federal law.(3) Administrative …

EIS provider agencies providing ESIT services must comply with contractual provisions from the department, and contracts and local agreements approved by ESIT local lead agencies.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.020 (1)(g). WSR 19-21-060, § 110-400-0150, filed 10/11/19, effective…