HB 2169-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 74.15.030, counties with a population of three thousand or less may adopt and enforce ordinances and regulations as provided in this act for family day-care providers as defined in RCW 74.15.020(1)(f) as a twelve-month pilot project.

Provides that, before a county may regulate family day-care providers in accordance with this act, it shall adopt ordinances and regulations that address, at a minimum, the following: (1) The size, safety, cleanliness, and general adequacy of the premises;

(2) The plan of operation;

(3) The character, suitability, and competence of a family day-care provider and other persons associated with a family day-care provider directly responsible for the care of children served;

(4) The number of qualified persons required to render care;

(5) The provision of necessary care, including food, clothing, supervision, and discipline;

(6) The physical, mental, and social well-being of children served;

(7) Educational and recreational opportunities for children served; and

(8) The maintenance of records pertaining to children served.

Provides that any county regulating family day-care providers pursuant to this act shall report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature concerning the outcome of the pilot project upon expiration of the twelve-month pilot period. The report shall include the ordinances and regulations adopted pursuant to this act and a description of how those ordinances and regulations address the specific areas of regulation identified in this act.