If the licensee hires staff or uses volunteers, the licensee must have written staff policies and provide training on the policies to all staff and volunteers. Staff policies must include:
(1)All the information in the parent/guardian handbook under WAC 170-296A-2375, except fees;(2)Plan for keeping staff records current including:(a)Completed background check forms and department clearances;(b)First aid and CPR certification;(d)Required training and professional development for primary staff persons; and(e)Training that the licensee must provide to staff that includes infant safe sleep if applicable;(4)Staff responsibilities for: (a)Child supervision requirements;(b)Guidance/discipline techniques;(c)Food service practices;(e)Transporting children;(f)Preventing children's access to unlicensed space;(g)Health, safety and sanitization procedures;(h) Medical emergencies, fire, disaster and evacuations;(i) Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect;(j) Overnight care, if applicable; and(k) Staff responsibilities if the licensee is absent from the child care operation.(5) The licensee must keep documentation of all staff training on policies.Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-2425
Amended by WSR 15-17-130, Filed 8/19/2015, effective 9/19/2015Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2425, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.