Washington Becomes First in the Nation to License Outdoor, Nature-Based Child Care
Washington is now the first in the nation to permanently license outdoor, nature-based child care for preschool and school-age children under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Senate Bill (SB) 5151 authorizes DCYF to license outdoor, nature-based child care programs that enroll preschool or school-age children, teach a nature-based curriculum, and provide daily nature-based learning experiences for at least half of the day.