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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 35.22.660, 35.63.180, 35A.63.210, 36.32.520, and 36.70.675:
(1) “Family day care home” means a person regularly providing care during part of the twenty-four-hour day to six or fewer children in the family abode of the person or persons under whose direct care the children are placed.
(2) “Mini-day care center” means a person or agency providing care during part of the twenty-four-hour day to twelve or fewer children in a facility other than the family abode of the person or persons under whose direct care the children are placed, or for the care of seven through twelve children in the family abode of such person or persons.
(3) “Day care center” means a person or agency that provides care for thirteen or more children during part of the twenty-four-hour day.
(4) “Child care facility” means a family day care home, mini-day care center, and day care center.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 35. Cities and Towns § 35.63.170. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-35-cities-and-towns/wa-rev-code-35-63-170/
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