(1) The rules establishing licensing fees within this chapter are adopted pursuant to RCW 43.216.300.

(2) The license fee is nonrefundable and is due:

(a) With the early learning applicant's initial license application packet; and

(b) Annually thereafter, thirty calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the license.

(3) Payment must be in the form of a check, credit or debit card, or money order.

(4) The annual fee for family home early learning programs is thirty dollars, or as otherwise set by the legislature.

(5) The annual fee for center early learning programs is one hundred twenty-five dollars for the first twelve children plus twelve dollars for each additional child, or as otherwise set by the legislature.