[blang]

We have outdoor preschools in Seattle, but because of how licensing works, my family can't use them. Outdoor preschools can only run for 4 hours usually 9:30-1:30, instead of full day, which is really what you need if you have two working parents.

[hpratt4]

Do you happen to know what the licensing problems are? My family is in exactly the same boat; I'd love to be able to complain constructively to DYCF about which of their rules is responsible for preventing us from using a program like Fiddleheads.

[blang]

I think it's this:

https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300&full=tr...

>(6) Licensed outdoor play areas must be enclosed with a fence or barrier that is intended to prevent children from exiting and discourages climbing. If the outdoor play area is enclosed by a barrier that is not a fence, the barrier may be a wall constructed with brick, stone, or a similar material.

For some background a co-worker's wife works at one of the outdoor preschools and said that in order to be full time you have to have a fence in play space next to the indoor school.

[vailripper]

There is actually a pilot program to allow full day preschools in WA. Our son goes to one of them, their class travels to parks outside of the school. More info here: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/about/government-community/advisory/...