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
Environment, Space and Equipment
Section 388-145-1615 - What are the requirements for laundering and storage of clothing and linen?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-145-1615
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) You must assure that children have access to clean clothing that is appropriate to their age.
(2) You must provide for separate and safe storage of children's clothing and personal possessions.
(3) The department has specific requirements for laundering:
(a) You
must have separate and adequate facilities for storing soiled and clean
linen;
(b) You must provide
adequate laundry and drying equipment, or make other arrangements for getting
laundry done on a regular basis;
(c) You must locate laundry equipment in an
area separate from the kitchen and child care areas;
(d) If you care for children under the age of
five, you must make laundry equipment inaccessible;
(e) Laundry dryers must be ventilated to the
outside; and
(f) You must use an
effective way to sanitize laundry.
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