This week, the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Licensing Division filed WSR 24-22-108 to open the public comment period on proposed revisions to rules on:
WACs 110-300-0106 and WAC 110-301-0106:
- The language is being amended to allow a three-month timeframe to obtain training requirements for child care and early learning programs, specifically including first-aid and CPR certification.
WAC 110-300-0358 will allow DCYF to:
- Issue capacity waivers to allow no more than 16 children in a family home child care program, and only after meeting all requirements.
- Require better coordination between DCYF, child care providers, and local building authorities.
- Revise requirements for emergency preparedness with this waiver.
WAC 110-300-0331, WAC 110-301-0331, and WAC 110-302-0331:
- The language of the WAC does not clearly forbid childcare providers from harming children. This rule change requires an immediate and permanent change to the WAC chapters to protect children from harm.
Submit Comments
The last day to submit feedback on the proposed rules is Tuesday, December 10, 2024. You can provide feedback using one of the following methods:
- Submit your comments online.
- Email dcyf.rulescoordinator@dcyf.wa.gov.
- Leave a voicemail message. Call 360-972-5385 and provide an email address when leaving a message so that DCYF can respond to your comment.
