PDFWAC 110-300-0360

Program and daily schedule.

(1) An early learning provider must have an established program and daily schedule that is familiar to children.
(2) A schedule must be designed to meet enrolled children's developmental, cultural, and special needs. The daily schedule must:
(a) Be specific for each age group of children, when applicable;
(b) Offer a variety of activities to meet children's needs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0150;
(c) Meet the following daily morning or afternoon active outdoor play time requirements:
(i) Twenty minutes for each three hours of programming for infants (as tolerated) and toddlers;
(ii) Thirty minutes for each three hours of programming for children preschool age and older; and
(iii) Programs that operate more than six hours a day must provide ninety minutes of active play for preschool age and up or sixty minutes of active play for infants and toddlers (thirty minutes of which may be moderate to vigorous indoor activities).
(d) Include scheduled and consistent times for meal service;
(e) Include routine transportation times, if applicable;
(f) Include rest periods, if applicable; and
(g) Include overnight care, if applicable.
[WSR 18-15-001, recodified as § 110-300-0360, filed 7/5/18, effective 7/5/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070, 43.215.201 and chapter 42.56 RCW. WSR 18-14-079, § 170-300-0360, filed 6/30/18, effective 8/1/19.]