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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

Chapter 300

Wash. Admin. Code ch. 110-300

Foundational Quality Standards for Early Learning Programs

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF

110-300-0001Intent and authority 110-300-0005Definitions 110-300-0010License required 110-300-0011License transfers 110-300-0015Licensee absence 110-300-0016Inactive status—Voluntary and temporary closure 110-300-0020Unlicensed programs 110-300-0025Certified and exempt programs 110-300-0030Nondiscrimination 110-300-0035Department access to licensed space 110-300-0055Developmental screening and communication to parents or guardians 110-300-0065School readiness and family engagement activities 110-300-0080Family support self-assessment 110-300-0085Family partnerships and communication 110-300-0100General staff qualifications 110-300-0105Preservice requirements 110-300-0106Training requirements 110-300-0107In-service training 110-300-0110Program based staff policies and training 110-300-0111Staff oversight 110-300-0115Staff records 110-300-0120Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff 110-300-0130Indoor early learning program space 110-300-0135Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort 110-300-0140Room arrangement, child-related displays, private space, and belongings 110-300-0145Outdoor early learning program space 110-300-0146Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space 110-300-0147Weather conditions and outdoor hazards 110-300-0148Gardens in outdoor early learning program space 110-300-0150Program and activities 110-300-0155Use of television, video, and computers 110-300-0160Promoting acceptance of diversity 110-300-0165Safety requirements 110-300-0166Emergency preparation and exiting 110-300-0170Fire safety 110-300-0175Water hazards and swimming pools 110-300-0180Meal and snack schedule 110-300-0185Menus, milk, and food 110-300-0186Food allergies and special dietary needs 110-300-0190Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans 110-300-0195Food service, equipment, and practices 110-300-0196Food sources 110-300-0197Safe food practices 110-300-0198Food preparation areas 110-300-0200Handwashing and hand sanitizer 110-300-0205Child, staff, and household member illness 110-300-0210Immunizations and exempt children 110-300-0215Medication 110-300-0220Bathroom space and toilet training 110-300-0221Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal 110-300-0225Pets and animals 110-300-0230First-aid—CPR certification and supplies 110-300-0235Safe water sources 110-300-0236Safe drinking water 110-300-0240Clean and healthy environment 110-300-0241Cleaning schedules 110-300-0245Laundry and equipment 110-300-0250Private septic systems 110-300-0255Pest control 110-300-0260Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies 110-300-0265Sleep, rest, and equipment 110-300-0270Overnight care 110-300-0275Infant and toddler care 110-300-0280Bottle preparation 110-300-0281Breast milk 110-300-0285Infant and toddler nutrition and feeding 110-300-0290Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment 110-300-0291Infant safe sleep practices 110-300-0295Infant and toddler programs and activities 110-300-0296Infant and toddler development 110-300-0300Individual care plan 110-300-0305Curriculum philosophy and planning 110-300-0310Concept development and feedback quality 110-300-0315Language modeling and reasoning 110-300-0320Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity 110-300-0325Creating a climate for healthy child development 110-300-0330Positive relationships and child guidance 110-300-0331Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children 110-300-0335Physical restraint 110-300-0340Expulsion 110-300-0345Supervising children 110-300-0350Supervising children during water activities 110-300-0354Indoor early learning program space capacity 110-300-0355Family home capacity, ratio, and group size 110-300-0356Center capacity, ratio, and group size 110-300-0357Center mixed age group capacity, ratio, and group size 110-300-0358Capacity waiver for family home providers 110-300-0360Program and daily schedule 110-300-0400Application materials 110-300-0401License fees 110-300-0402Changing early learning program space or location 110-300-0410License and program location 110-300-0415Zoning, codes, and ordinances 110-300-0420Prohibited substances 110-300-0425Initial and nonexpiring licenses—Reporting—License modification 110-300-0430Authority and requirements to possess more than one license 110-300-0435Waiver from department rules—WAC 110-300-0436Variance from department rules—WAC 110-300-0440Facility licensing compliance agreements, nonreferral status, probationary license, and provider rights 110-300-0443Enforcement actions, notice, and appeal 110-300-0450Parent or guardian handbook and related policies 110-300-0455Attendance records 110-300-0460Child records 110-300-0465Retaining facility and program records 110-300-0470Emergency preparedness plan 110-300-0475Duty to protect children and report incidents 110-300-0480Transportation and off-site activity policy 110-300-0485Termination of services policy 110-300-0486Expulsion policy 110-300-0490Child restraint policy 110-300-0495Consistent care policy 110-300-0500Health policy 110-300-0505Postings