Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS
Day Treatment Programs
Section 388-145-1990 - What are the required ratios of staff to children in day treatment centers?

(1) There must be one counselor or teacher for every six children in a day treatment program; and

(2) Either the executive director or on-site program manager must be on the premises while the children are in care.

(3) Another competent person may be left in charge during the director's and/or program manager's temporary absence (two hours or less).