(1) Licensees under this chapter must agree, enter into, and comply with the terms and conditions of an outdoor, nature-based licensing agreement prepared by the department. The outdoor nature-based licensing agreement will require compliance with the following minimum terms and conditions:

(a) The terms and conditions detailed in the outdoor nature-based licensing agreement;

(b) The requirements of this chapter;

(c) The background check requirements contained in chapter 110-06 WAC, early learning background checks; and

(d) The requirements of the federal Child Care Development Fund (45 C.F.R. Part 98).

(2) To establish a uniform set of requirements for outdoor nature-based programs, the department may periodically update the outdoor nature-based licensing agreement, amend existing rules in this chapter, or draft new rules to be published under this chapter.