Washington Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers

Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

WAC 388-150-080
Licensed Capacity

(1) The department shall issue the applicant or licensee a license for a specific number of children dependent on the:

(a) Department's evaluation of the center's premises, equipment, and physical accommodations;

(b) Number and skills of the licensee, staff, and volunteers; and

(2) The department:

(a) Shall not issue the applicant or licensee a license to care for more children than permitted under this chapter; and

(b) May issue the applicant or licensee a license to care for fewer children than the center's maximum capacity.

[Statutory Authority: ROW 74.15.030. 90-23-078 (Order 3103), § 388-150-080, filed 11/20/90, effective 12/21/90.]