When transporting children in care, the licensee, staff, and volunteers must:
(1) Follow RCW
46.61.687 and other applicable law regarding child restraints and car seats;
(2) Carry in the vehicle all items required under WAC
170-297-6450 and a current copy of each child's completed enrollment form;
(3) Maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition with vehicle maintenance record available on-site;
(4) Have a valid driver's license to operate the type of vehicle being driven, if the licensee, staff, or volunteer is driving;
(5) Have a current insurance policy that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants;
(6) Take attendance each time children are getting in or getting out of the vehicle;
(7) Never leave children unattended in the vehicle; and
(8) Maintain required staff-to-child ratio and capacity.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-305-6475, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapter
43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-6475, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]