(1) When a consumer chooses in-home/relative child care, the consumer and the provider must give DSHS the following information:
(a) The in-home/relative provider's legal name, address, and telephone number;
(b) A copy of the provider's valid Social Security card;
(c) A copy of the provider's photo identification;
(d) A completed, signed and dated background check form; and
(e) A completed WCCC application form, signed and dated by the consumer and the provider, in which they both attest that the provider is:
(i) Of suitable character and competence;
(ii) Of sufficient physical and mental health to be a safe child care provider and meet the needs of the children in care;
(iii) Able to work with the children without using corporal punishment or psychological abuse;
(iv) Able to accept and follow instructions;
(v) Able to maintain personal cleanliness;
(vi) Prompt and regular in job attendance; and
(vii) Informed about basic health practices, prevention and control of infectious disease, and immunizations.
(2) If DSHS requests it, the consumer and/or the provider must provide written medical or legal evidence that the in-home/relative provider is of sufficient physical and mental health to provide safe, reliable and developmentally appropriate child care services.
(3) When a consumer chooses in-home/relative child care, the provider must give DSHS information as to whether an individual sixteen years of age or older living with the provider is a registered sex offender.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070, 43.215.060 and chapter 43.215 RCW. 12-11-025, § 170-290-0135, filed 5/8/12, effective 6/8/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 09-22-043, § 170-290-0135, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09. 08-08-047, recodified as § 170-290-0135, filed 3/27/08, effective 3/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, and 74.13.085. 05-22-078, § 388-290-0135, filed 10/31/05, effective 12/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.12.340, 74.13.085, and 2003 1st sp.s. c 25. 04-08-021 and 04-08-134, § 388-290-0135, filed 3/29/04 and 4/7/04, effective 5/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.13.085. 02-12-069, § 388-290-0135, filed 5/31/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050 and C.F.R. Parts 98 and 99 (Child Care Development Fund Rules). 02-01-135, § 388-290-0135, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02.]