(1) ONB providers must notify the department prior to making a change to ONB program space or unlicensed space that may impact the health, safety, or welfare of enrolled children. Such changes include, but are not limited to:

(a) Moving an ONB program to a different location or facility, even if the new location is on the same premises;

(b) An ONB program altering a planned use of space including, but not limited to, the use of previously unlicensed areas or new location for a permanently located outdoor classroom;

(c) Modifying facilities in a way that requires a permit under the Washington state building code or by a local jurisdiction, such as remodeling or renovating emergency shelter locations;

(d) Except for ONB programs that enroll only school-age children and operate on public or private school premises, changing outdoor play areas, such as adding or altering the type of surface or altering stationary climbing or play equipment; and

(e) Any substantial modifications to the licensed area planned or implemented by the landowner.

(2) ONB providers must submit to the department the new proposed site map prior to making any of the changes described in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.

(3) ONB providers planning a change under subsection (1)(a) of this section must also:

(a) Submit a complete application, pursuant to WAC 110-302-0400, as soon as the ONB provider plans to move and has an identified address, but not more than 90 calendar days or less than 30 calendar days before moving. Prior to moving, the ONB provider must receive from the department confirmation that the application was correctly submitted and received;

(b) Notwithstanding the requirements described in (a) of this subsection, in the event of a natural disaster, the department may waive the 30 calendar day requirement; and

(c) Not significantly change or move an ONB program until the department has first inspected the new location and determines that it complies with the requirements described in this chapter.