Washington State Child Care Center Licensing

If you work in child care in Washington state, you need to be familiar with the Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook. In it, you will find useful information for improving the care of children in child care programs.

Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook

These are just a few of the many topics covered:

• Animals on Premises licensing requirements
• Bloodborne Pathogen training
• Positive communication
• Diaper changing procedures
• Director qualifications
• Sample health policy
• Immunization policy
• Food allergy emergency plan
• Medication authorization form
• Milk licensing requirements
• STARS definition
• Volunteer licencing requirements

For further information about the Washington Administrative Code (WAC's), and a simple approach to knowing the WAC's, please click the following links:

Employee Policies

Parent Communication

Program Planning

Personnel Records and Policies

Let's Talk Staffing

Staff Training Requirements

Behavior Management Policies

Outdoor Play Area

Staff Interactions with Children

Developing a Parent Handbook

Health Policies and Procedures

Infant and Toddler Care

Materials Equipment and Activities