WAC 110-303-0020. Process of seeking review

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.216.250 and 43.216.325 , the department is authorized to take enforcement action against an applicant or licensee if the applicant or licensee fails to comply with this chapter, applicable rules in chapters 110-06 , 110-300, 110-300E, 110-301 WAC, or chapter 43.216 RCW. For purposes of this chapter, enforcement actions include only the denial, summary suspension authorized by RCW 34.05.422 (4), suspension, revocation, modification, or nonrenewal of a license to participate in the pilot project. (2) The department must issue a notice of violation to an early learning provider when taking enforcement actions. A notice of violation must be sent certified mail or personal service and must include: (a) The reason why the department is taking the action; (b) The rules the provider failed to comply with; (c) The provider's right to appeal enforcement actions; and (d) How the provider may appeal and request a hearing. (3) An applicant or licensee has the right to appeal an enforcement action by requesting an adjudicative proceeding, otherwise known as a hearing, pursuant to the hearing rules codified in chapter 110-03 WAC.