To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (a) Emergency exit doors must remain unlocked from the inside, but may be locked from the outside while the early learning program is open. The door handle must be of the type that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key, tools, or special knowledge, and must automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned;
The door leading from the downstairs to the outside was locked and bolted at the start of our visit. Miss Betty quickly unlocked the exit door and agreed it will always be open whenever children are in care. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 01/25/2024