9. Supervision, Capacity and Ratio Codes: C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Code Requirement Section 5600 Ratio Provide qualified staff to fulfill the staffing requirements and ratios at all times during all operating hours, including trips or when transporting children in care 5625 Capacity All children on the premises or transported by the licensee or staff are counted in capacity Any within the age range on the license count in ratio, including the licensee’s own children, children of staff, or visiting children who are not accompanied by an adult 5700 Capacity and Ratio Table Staff to child ratio consistent with WAC-see table for details Provide required staffing levels, staff to child ratios, and 5750 Supervision supervision for the number of children in attendance Must be aware of what staff and children are doing, available and able to promptly assist Baby monitor or video monitor not used Licensee or primary assistant on same of home as children Preschool or younger children within sight and hearing range of licensee or primary assistant outdoors 5775 Licensee Absence The licensee must have a written policy and procedure for to follow any time the licensee is absent from the child care to engaging in outside employment or ongoing activities outside the child care during operating hours, the licensee must inform the department in writing The department must approve the licensee's policy and procedure for licensee absence. The department may require modifications to the proposed policy and procedure if it does not meet licensing requirements 10. Nurture and Guidance C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Code Requirement Section 6000 Interactions with Children Demonstrate positive interactions with children and other adults when children are present Interact with children through listening and responding to what the children have to say Be in frequent verbal communication with children in a positive, reinforcing, cheerful and soothing way. Explain actions, even to very young babies 10. Nurture and Guidance (continued) Codes: C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Section Requirement Code 6000 Interactions with Children (continued) Treat each child with consideration and respect Appropriately hold, touch and smile at children Speak to the children at their eye level when possible and appropriate
9. Supervision, Capacity and Ratio Codes: C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Section Requirement Code 5600 Ratio Provide qualified staff to fulfill the staffing requirements and ratios at all times during all operating hours, including trips or when transporting children in care 5625 Capacity All children on the premises or transported by the licensee or staff are counted in capacity Any within the age range on the license count in ratio, including the licensee’s own children, children of staff, or visiting children who are not accompanied by an adult 5700 Capacity and Ratio Table Staff to child ratio consistent with WAC-see table for details 5750 Supervision Provide required staffing levels, staff to child ratios, and supervision for the number of children in attendance Must be aware of what staff and children are doing, available and able to promptly assist Baby monitor or video monitor not used Licensee or primary assistant on same of home as children Preschool or younger children within sight and hearing range of licensee or primary assistant outdoors 5775 Licensee Absence The licensee must have a written policy and procedure for to follow any time the licensee is absent from the child care to engaging in outside employment or ongoing activities outside the child care during operating hours, the licensee must inform the department in writing The department must approve the licensee's policy and procedure for licensee absence. The department may require modifications to the proposed policy and procedure if it does not meet licensing requirements 10. Nurture and Guidance C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Section Requirement Code 6000 Interactions with Children Demonstrate positive interactions with children and other adults when children are present Interact with children through listening and responding to what the children have to say Be in frequent verbal communication with children in a positive, reinforcing, cheerful and soothing way. Explain actions, even to very young babies 10. Nurture and Guidance (continued) Codes: C = Compliance D = Discussed N = Non Compliance NA = Not Applicable E = Exception Granted Section Requirement Code 6000 Interactions with Children (continued) Treat each child with consideration and respect Appropriately hold, touch and smile at children Speak to the children at their eye level when possible and appropriate
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