Section 170-296A-8175 - Violations - Enforcement actionThe department may deny, suspend, revoke, or not continue a license when:
(1) The licensee is unable to provide the required care for the children in a way that promotes their health, safety and well-being;(2) The licensee is disqualified under chapter 170-06 WAC (DEL background check rules);(3) The licensee or household member has been found to have committed child abuse or child neglect;(4) The licensee has been found to allow staff or household members to commit child abuse or child neglect;(5) The licensee has a current charge or conviction for a disqualifying crime under WAC 170-06-0120;(6) There is an allegation of child abuse or neglect against the licensee, staff, or household member;(7) The licensee fails to report to DSHS children's administration intake or law enforcement any instances of alleged child abuse or child neglect;(8) The licensee tries to obtain or keep a license by deceitful means, such as making false statements or leaving out important information on the application;(9) The licensee commits, permits or assists in an illegal act at the child care premises;(10) The licensee uses illegal drugs or alcohol in excess, or abuses prescription drugs;(11) The licensee knowingly allowed a staff or household member to make false statements on employment or background check application related to their suitability or competence to provide care;(12) The licensee fails to provide the required level of supervision for the children in care;(13) The licensee cares for more children than the maximum number stated on the license;(14) The licensee refuses to allow department authorized staff access during child care operating hours to: (a) Requested information;(c) Child, staff, or program files; or(d) Staff or children in care.(15) The licensee is unable to manage the property, fiscal responsibilities or staff in the facility;(16) The licensee cares for children outside the ages stated on the license;(17) A staff person or a household member residing in the licensed home is disqualified under chapter 170-06 WAC (DEL background check rules);(18) The licensee, staff person, or household member residing in the licensed home has a current charge or conviction for a crime described in WAC 170-06-0120;(19) A household member residing in the licensed home had a license to care for children or vulnerable adults denied or revoked;(20) The licensee does not provide the required number of qualified staff to care for the children in attendance; or(21) The department is in receipt of information that the licensee has failed to comply with any requirement described in WAC 170-296A-1420.Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-8175
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 293 [c 295]. 11-23-068, § 170-296A-8175, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.