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Washington Administrative Codes
WAC 110-300 Foundational Quality Standards for Early Learning Programs
The child care licensing regulations include several sections that address lead hazards including:
110-300-0148 – Gardening Spaces
- Soil must be free from lead, arsenic, and other contaminants
110-300-0235 – Safe Water Sources
- Requires water testing for lead and copper
110-300-0400 – Application Materials
- Requires lead and arsenic evaluation for sites located within the Tacoma Smelter Plume
- Drinking water test results for lead and copper
110-300-0410 – License and Program Location
- Must prevent exposure of children to lead hazards including lead-based paint, lead plumbing and solder, lead in drinking water, and other toxic hazards. Applicants whose program is within the Tacoma Smelter Plume must contact Department of Ecology.
110-300-0465 – Records
- Must have drinking water test results for lead and copper
WAC 110-301 Foundational Quality Standards for School-Aged Programs
The school-age licensing regulations include several sections that address lead hazards including:
110-301-0148 – Gardening Spaces
- Soil must be free from lead, arsenic, and other contaminants
110-301-0235 – Safe Water Sources
- Requires water testing for lead and copper
110-301-0400 – Application Materials
- Requires lead and arsenic evaluation for sites located within the Tacoma Smelter Plume
- Drinking water test results for lead and copper
110-301-0410 – License and Program Location
- Must prevent exposure of children to lead hazards including lead-based paint, lead plumbing and solder, lead in drinking water, and other toxic hazards. Applicants whose program is within the Tacoma Smelter Plume must contact Department of Ecology.
110-301-0465 – Records
- Must have drinking water test results for lead and copper
You must have a current health policy
We recommend including a Lead Addendum for child cares in buildings built before 1978, located along historically busy roadways or smelter sites, or who have other risk factors for lead.
Caring for Our Children National Performance Standards
The following best practice standards relate to lead hazards in child care facilities:
Standard 5.2.9.13: Testing for and Remediating Lead Hazards
Standard 5.7.0.1: Maintenance of Exterior Surfaces
Standard 5.7.0.7: Structure Maintenance
Standard 9.4.1.13: Maintenance and Display of Inspection Reports
Standard 5.2.6.3: Testing for Lead and Copper Levels in Drinking Water
Standard 5.7.0.5: Cleaning Schedule for Exterior Areas
Standard 9.4.1.2: Maintenance of Records
Standard 4.5.0.2: Tableware and Feeding Utensils
HeadStart requirement for Lead Screening
ECEAP Performance Standards
ENV-5 Outdoor Safe Facilities: (1) Contractors must monitor the health and safety of their outdoor facilities and maintain records of these inspections. Facilities must be: (a) Safe, clean, and in good repair. (b) Free of drugs, alcohol, violence, guns. (c) Free from exposed, lead and arsenic based paint.