1. (1) Licensees must have a room or area inside the facility that is suitable for recreational and informal educational activities appropriate to the developmental capabilities of the children and youth in care. The size of the room or area must:

   1. (a) Be appropriate for the licensed capacity of the facility;
   2. (b) Be adequate for children and youth play; and
   3. (c) Have sufficient space to store supplies and equipment for a developmentally appropriate program.

2. (2) If licensees care for children or youth with developmental disabilities and their licensed health care provider prescribes them physical or occupational therapy, licensees must:

   1. (a) Provide a room in their facility for the physical and occupational therapy sessions that:

      1. (i) Meets the developmental capabilities of the children or youth; and
      2. (ii) Has space to store the therapy equipment; or
   2. (b) Arrange for children or youth to access physical and occupational therapy in the local community.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2540, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]