1. Right WAC or wrong WAC?
    2. Materials and Resources Needed
    3. · Handout B-2 “Right WAC or Wrong WAC?” and teacher’s key


     



    Right WAC or wrong WAC?





    Materials and Resources Needed





    ·   Handout B-2 “Right WAC or Wrong WAC?” and teacher’s key


    Distribute the Handout B-2. Working in pairs, ask students to complete the “Right WAC, or Wrong WAC” activity using either guidebook to assist with answers. Once completed, discuss the findings as a large group:

     

     

     

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    Right WAC or Wrong WAC?


     
    Name PerDate
     
    Read each of the WACs below. Using the Guidebook as a reference, determine if the WAC is correctly written. If not, rewrite the WAC correctly.
     





    1. WAC 170-295-4010





    At what age can we accept infants into care?

    You must not accept in to care an infant who is less than 6 weeks of age.

    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     

     





    2. WAC 170-295-4080





    When should I begin toilet training?

    Toilet training is initiated in consultation with parents.


    ·   Using positive reinforcement

    ·   Cultural sensitivity

    ·   Not using food as reinforcement, and

    ·   Following a routine established between the parents and you


    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     





    3. WAC 170-295-0001

    What gives the authority to the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to license child care and charge licensing fees?


    ·   The rules for child care centers are governed under chapters 43.215 of the RCW

    ·   The rules establishing licensing fees are adopted under authority of the RCW 43.20B.110


    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     





    4. WAC 170-295-2020





    How long can a child be at the center?

    The child may remain in care a maximum of 8 hours or less each day. If needed, you may extend the time based upon the parent’s typical work schedule and travel from and to the center.

    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):





    5. WAC 170-295-2050





    Must we provide rest periods?

    You must:


    ·   Offer a supervised rest period to a child who is:

    Five years of age or younger and in care for more than seven hours; or

    Showing need for rest; and,

    ·   Allow a child thirty-five months of age or younger to follow an individual sleep schedule, and plan alternative quiet activities for the child who does not need rest.


    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     

     

    6. WAC 170-295-3090





    How do I handle leftover medication?

    You must not keep old medication on site. When a child is finished with a medication, you must either:


    ·   Give it back to the parent; or

    ·   Give it to another child that has suddenly gotten a fever while in care.


    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     

     

    7. WAC 170-295-3170





    What are the food service standards I am required to meet?

    You must maintain on site at least one person with a Washington State Department of Health food handler’s permit to:


    ·   Monitor and oversee food handling and service at the center, and

    ·   Provide orientation and ongoing training as needed for all staff involved in food handling. Anyone cooking full meals must have a food handler’s permit.


    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):

     

     

     

     

     

    8. WAC 170-295-1060

    What initial and ongoing state training and registry system (STARS) training is required for child care center staff?

    After completing this course, you are considered complete by the Department of Early Learning and no further requirements apply.

    Correct? Incorrect (rewrite here):





    Right WAC or Wrong WAC?





    TEACHER’S KEY


     

    Read each of the WACs below. Using the Guidebook as a reference, determine if the WAC is correctly written. If not, rewrite the WAC correctly.

     





    1. WAC 170-295-4010





    At what age can we accept infants into care?

    You must not accept in to care an infant who is less than 6 weeks of age.

    Incorrect. Should be: You must not accept into care an infant who is less than one month of age.

     





    2. WAC 170-295-4080





    When should I begin toilet training?

    Toilet training is initiated in consultation with parents.


    ·   Using positive reinforcement

    ·   Cultural sensitivity

    ·   Not using food as reinforcement, and

    ·   Following a routine established between the parents and you


    Correct  

     





    3. WAC 170-295-0001

    What gives the authority to the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to license child care and charge licensing fees?


    ·   The rules for child care centers are governed under chapters 43.215 of the RCW

    ·   The rules establishing licensing fees are adopted under authority of the RCW 43.20B.110


    Correct  

     





    4. WAC 170-295-2020





    How long can a child be at the center?

    The child may remain in care a maximum of 8 hours or less each day. If needed, you may extend the time based upon the parent’s typical work schedule and travel from and to the center.

    Incorrect. Should be: The child may remain in care a maximum of 10 hours or less each day. If needed, you may extend the time based upon the parent’s typical work schedule and travel from and to the center.

     





    5. WAC 170-295-2050





    Must we provide rest periods?

    You must:


    ·   Offer a supervised rest period to a child who is:

    Five years of age or younger and in care for more than seven hours; or

    Showing need for rest; and,

    ·   Allow a child thirty-five months of age or younger to follow an individual sleep schedule, and plan alternative quiet activities for the child who does not need rest.

    Incorrect. Should be: Offer a supervised rest period to a child who is: Five years of age or younger and in care for more than six hours; or Showing need for rest; and,

    ·   Allow a child twenty-nine months of age or younger to follow an individual sleep schedule, and plan alternative quiet activities for the child who does not need rest.


     

    6. WAC 170-295-3090





    How do I handle leftover medication?

    You must not keep old medication on site. When a child is finished with a medication, you must either:


    ·   Give it back to the parent; or

    ·   Give it to another child that has suddenly gotten a fever while in care.


    Incorrect. Should be: You must not keep old medication on site. When a child is finished with a medication, you must either:


    ·   Give it back to the parent; or

    ·   Dispose of it by flushing medications(s) down the toilet.


     

    7. WAC 170-295-3170





    What are the food service standards I am required to meet?

    You must maintain on site at least one person with a Washington State Department of Health food handler’s permit to:


    ·   Monitor and oversee food handling and service at the center, and

    ·   Provide orientation and ongoing training as needed for all staff involved in food handling. Anyone cooking full meals must have a food handler’s permit.


    Correct   

     

    8. WAC 170-295-1060

    What initial and ongoing state training and registry system (STARS) training is required for child care center staff?

    After completing this course, you are considered complete by the Department of Early Learning and no further requirements apply.

    Incorrect. Should be: After completing this course, you are required by the Department of Early Learning to complete 10 clock hour or one college credit of continuing education yearly after completing the initial training required in WAC 170-295-1060. See the Child Care Licensing Guidebook (page 31) for more information for Directors and supervisors.

     

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