Wash. Admin. Code § 110-301-0450

Current through Register Vol. 25-01, January 1, 2025

Section 110-301-0450 - Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

(1) A school-age provider must supply to each parent or guardian written policies regarding the school-age program. Each enrolled child's record must have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and school-age program policies.

(2) A school-age provider must have and follow formal written policies in either paper or electronic format, including:

(a) A nondiscrimination statement;

(b) A family engagement and partnership communication plan;

(c) A parent or guardian's permission for photography, videotaping, or surveillance of their child;

(d) Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis use and prohibition of illegal drugs;

(e) Program philosophy pursuant to WAC 110-3010305, and how this philosophy is implemented;

(f) Child guidance plan, which includes restraint policies and forbidding corporal punishment;

(g) Expulsion policy;

(h) School-age program staff-to-child ratios and classroom or age grouping types offered, if applicable;

(i) If the school-age program offers any of the following, they must include a policy for each that applies to their program:

(i) Care for children with specific or special needs;

(ii) Dual language learning;

(iii) Religious and cultural activities, including how holidays will be celebrated;

(iv) Transportation and off-site field trips;

(v) Water activities; and

(vi) Evening and overnight care, if applicable.

(j) Program days and hours of operation, including closure dates and observed holidays;

(k) Enrollment and disenrollment requirements;

(l) Fees and payment plans;

(m) Sign-in and sign-out requirements;

(n) Information required for the child's record, including:

(i) The importance and plan for keeping the information current;

(ii) A plan to keep the child's information confidential; and

(iii) Who may legally access the child's information.

(o) What parents or guardians must supply for their child, if applicable (for example: Extra clothing);

(p) Permission for a parent or guardian's access to areas of the school-age program during business hours;

(q) Termination of services policy;

(r) Emergency preparedness plan;

(s) The school-age provider and program staff's duty to report incidents including reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, or maltreatment;

(t) Description of where the parent or guardian may find and review the school-age program's:

(i) Health policy;

(ii) Staff policies;

(iii) Consistent care policy;

(iv) Menus;

(v) Liability insurance;

(vi) Inspection reports and notices of enforcement actions, if applicable; and

(vii) Other relevant program policies.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-301-0450

Adopted by WSR 21-10-035, Filed 4/27/2021, effective 6/1/2021