Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services
FIRE SAFETY
Daily Care, Behavior Management
Section 388-147-1625 - What requirements must I follow when I transport children?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-147-1625
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Transportation you provide must be safe, reliable, and in compliance with law and contract requirements.
(2) The driver of the vehicle must:
(a) Have a valid driver's
license; and
(b) Be covered under
an automobile liability insurance policy.
(3) The vehicle must:
(a) Be kept in safe operating
condition;
(b) Be equipped with
seat belts, car seats and booster seats, and/or other appropriate safety
devices for all passengers as required by law. All persons in the vehicle must
use the restraint system when the vehicle is in motion; and
(c) Contain first aid supplies.
(4) There must be at least one adult other than the driver in a vehicle when:
(a) There are more than five pre-school age
children in the vehicle;
(b)
Staffing requirements or your contract requires a second staff person;
or
(c) The child's specific need
requires a second adult.
(5) Buses approved by the state patrol are not required to have seat belts.
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