Washington Administrative Code
Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of
Chapter 110-16 - License-exempt care Family, friends, and neighbors (FFN) in-home/relative child care providers
Part III - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 110-16-0030 - Health and safety activities
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 110-16-0030
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A provider described in WAC 110-16-0015(4)(b) or (c), must participate in an annual, scheduled visit conducted by department staff in the home where care is provided.
(2) The purpose of the visit is to:
(a) Provide technical assistance to the
provider regarding the health and safety requirements described in this
chapter;
(b) Observe the provider's
interactions with the child, and discuss health and safety practices;
(c) Provide written information and local
resources about child development to include the major domains of cognitive,
social, emotional, physical development, and approaches to learning;
and
(d) Provide regional contact
information for FFN child care services and resources.
(3) A provider will be considered out of compliance with the requirements of this chapter if, after three attempts, the department is not able to complete an annual, scheduled visit in the home where care is provided.
(4) At the annual, scheduled visit, the provider must show, unless previously provided to the department:
(a) Proof of
identity;
(b) Proof of current
certification for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the form
of a card, certificate, or instructor letter;
(c) Proof of vaccination against or acquired
immunity for vaccine-preventable diseases for all children in care, if the
provider's children are on-site at any time with the eligible children. Proof
can include:
(i) A current and complete
department of health (DOH) certificate of immunization status (CIS) or
certificate of exemption (COE) or other DOH approved form; or
(ii) A current immunization record from the
Washington state immunization information system (WA IIS).
(d) Written permission from the parent to:
(i) Allow children to use a swimming
pool;
(ii) Administer medication
for treatment of illnesses and allergies of the children in care;
(iii) Provide for and accommodate
developmental and special needs; and
(iv) Provide transportation for care,
activities, and school when applicable.
(e) The written emergency preparedness and
response plan required in WAC
110-16-0035(8)(c).
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