SB 6266-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/11/04)

Excludes kindergartens from the definition of child care agency.

Provides that a kindergarten engaged primarily in educational work with children who have reached at least the age of five by August 31st and in which no such child is enrolled on a regular basis for more than seven hours per day does not need to be licensed as a child day-care center if it certifies to the department of social and health services that it meets only the following requirements specified in this act: (1) Submit proof that all employees who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children and applicants have undergone a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.838, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation; and

(2) Submit proof of compliance with applicable state and local building codes, fire codes, and health requirements.