1. (1) Individuals or entities must have a license to provide care on a 24-hour basis to children or youth who are not related to them, except:

   1. (a) As outlined in RCW 74.15.020; or
   2. (b) By court order as outlined in chapter 74.15 RCW or RCW 13.34.065.

2. (2) The department will issue licenses when applicants, their personnel, and the premises:

   1. (a) Meet the licensing requirements contained in this chapter; and
   2. (b) Submit all required documents to the department.
3. (3) Applicants for a new license must provide documentation that all direct care staff and direct care volunteers have completed behavior management training that has been approved by the department.

4. (4) Licenses are valid:

   1. (a) For a three-year period;
   2. (b) Only for the individual or entity named on the license; and
   3. (c) Only for the specific address listed on the license.
5. (5) Licensees must post the licenses where the public can easily view them.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2330, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]