1. (1) An early learning provider must have an established program and daily schedule that is familiar to children.

2. (2) A schedule must be designed to meet enrolled children's developmental, cultural, and special needs. The daily schedule must:

   1. (a) Be specific for each age group of children, when applicable;
   2. (b) Offer a variety of activities to meet children's needs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0150;

   3. (c) Meet the following daily morning or afternoon active outdoor play time requirements:

      1. (i) Twenty minutes for each three hours of programming for infants (as tolerated) and toddlers;
      2. (ii) Thirty minutes for each three hours of programming for children preschool age and older;

      3. (iii) Programs that operate more than six hours a day must provide:

         1. (A) Ninety minutes of active play for preschool age and older; and
         2. (B) Sixty minutes of active play for infants and toddlers; and
      4. (iv) Thirty minutes of the active play required by (c)(iii) of this subsection may be moderate to vigorous indoor activities;
   4. (d) Include scheduled and consistent times for meal service;
   5. (e) Include routine transportation times, if applicable;
   6. (f) Include rest periods, if applicable; and
   7. (g) Include evening and overnight care, if applicable.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065. WSR 21-15-023, § 110-300-0360, filed 7/12/21, effective 8/12/21. WSR 18-15-001, recodified as § 110-300-0360, filed 7/5/18, effective 7/5/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070, 43.215.201 and chapter 42.56 RCW. WSR 18-14-079, § 170-300-0360, filed 6/30/18, effective 8/1/19.]