Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers
WAC 388-150-120
Staff-Child Interactions
(1) The licensee shall furnish the child a nurturing, respectful, supportive,
and responsive environment through frequent interactions between the child and
staff:
- (a) Supporting the child in developing an understanding of self and others
by assisting the! child to share ideas, experiences, and feelings;
- (b) Providing age-appropriate opportunities for intellectual growth and
development of the child's social and language skills, including encouraging
the child to ask questions;
- (c) Helping the child solve problems;
- (d) Fostering creativity and independence in routine activities, including
showing tolerance for mistakes; and
- (e) Treating equally all children in care regardless of race, religion,
culture, sex, and handicapping condition.
(2) The licensee shall furnish the child a pleasant and educational environment
at meal and snack times. Staff shall provide good models for nutrition habits
and social behavior by:
- (a) Sitting and eating with children, when possible; and
- (b) Encouraging conversation among children.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79.15.030. 90-23-078 (Order 3103), § 388-150-120,
filed 11/20/90, effective 12/21/90.]
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