Family home child care in Washington is licensed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families under Chapter 110-300 WAC, not Clark County. The department issues family home licenses for up to 12 children, with capacity set by experience, space, and staffing.
Home daycare is a statewide license through DCYF under Chapter 110-300 WAC; Clark County does not license child care but does apply its home business zoning (CCC 40.260.100) and building/fire codes. Under WAC 110-300-0355, DCYF issues family home licenses for up to 12 children, and starting April 1, 2025 providers may request a capacity waiver for up to 16. Total capacity depends on square footage, provider experience and education, age range, and staffing. All children on the premises, including the provider's own, count toward capacity. Two staff are required when more than six children are in care and any child is under two.
Operating an unlicensed family home child care above the legal exemption threshold violates state law and is enforced by DCYF; zoning violations are county code enforcement.
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