(1) Individuals or entities must have a license to provide care on a 24-hour basis to children or youth who are not related to them, except:

(a) As outlined in RCW  74.15.020; or

(b) By court order as outlined in chapter 74.15 RCW or RCW 13.34.065.

(2) The department will issue licenses when applicants, their personnel, and the premises:

(a) Meet the licensing requirements contained in this chapter; and

(b) Submit all required documents to the department.

(3) Applicants for a new license must provide documentation that all direct care staff and direct care volunteers have completed behavior management training that has been approved by the department.

(4) Licenses are valid:

(a) For a three-year period;

(b) Only for the individual or entity named on the license; and

(c) Only for the specific address listed on the license.

(5) Licensees must post the licenses where the public can easily view them.