Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Early Learning & Human Services Committee |
HB 1172
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
Brief Description: Concerning the children of family day care providers.
Sponsors: Representatives Hurst and Dahlquist.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/31/13
Staff: Lindsay Lanham (786-7120).
Background:
The Department of Early Learning has the authority to establish rules regarding licensure requirements for family day care providers. Currently, children of family day care providers who are 12 years old or younger and are present in the home when child care is provided are included in the requirements for staff-to-child ratios.
Summary of Bill:
Children of family day care providers who are 12 years old or older and are present in the home when child care is provided are not counted in staff-to-child ratios and are not subject to the supervision requirements are established in statute.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.