WAC 110-300-0236. Safe drinking water

(1) An early learning program's drinking water must: (a) Be offered multiple times throughout the day and be readily available to children at all times; (b) Be offered in outdoor play areas, in each classroom for centers, and in the licensed space for family homes; (c) Be served in a manner that prevents contamination; (d) Not be obtained from a handwashing sink used with toileting or diapering; and (e) Be served fresh daily or more often as needed. (2) Drinking fountains at an early learning program must: (a) Not be attached to handwashing sinks or disabled; (b) Not be located in bathrooms; (c) Not be a "bubble type" fountain (the water flow must form an arch); (d) Be cleaned and sanitized daily, or more often as needed; and (e) Be located above water impervious flooring.