[Noah Waage]

1. I discovered that the WACs are very in-depth and cover basically everything I could think of when considering what may occur in a child care facility.
2. One WAC that surprised me was WAC 110-300-0175, which covers water hazards and swimming pools. Specifically the section that states that 5 gallon buckets cannot be used for infant/toddler water play. This makes sense but it would not be something I ever thought of.
3. WACs will definitely influence my day-to-day practice in caring for children because the guidelines are set in order to minimize the number of risks that the children may face in a child care setting

[Dianna Arroyo]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I discovered that I need to use other resources to ensure that we have the correct postings. For example WAC 110-300-0505, I needed to go into the DCYF website/forms, WA department of Health, and King County for templates and examples needed.
2. <b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>Were you surprised by any of the WACs? WAC 110-300-0340 Expulsion. It is important to establish preventative strategies before expulsion and resources for children that are being expelled. Since I have heard from other providers that they expel children because of their behavior. (b) Provide a record to the parent or guardian about the expulsion and the steps that were taken to avoid expulsion. The record must include the date, time, early learning program staff involved, and details of each incident that led to expulsion; and
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? To ensure that we are establishing a safe and learning environment for children in my care. It is important to follow and refer to our WACS as well as become aware of WACS updates.

[Rawlings]

1. I discovered that everybody working in child care has to be licensed, which I did not know before

2. I wasn’t necessarily surprised by them, but I was finding difficulty navigating the site

3. Yes, because there’s a lot of record keeping that has to be done and usually documents are being made every day.

[Marcy Mastel]

I didn’t realize there were so many WACs! It’s a little overwhelming to think about remembering all of them, but I’m guessing that it won’t take long until they are just second nature

[Amelia Rose]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? Very in-depth descriptions, expectations and scenarios that can occur or recur regularly that I never considered about. But I appreciated the thoroughness and a clear expectation so that we all do and strive for a healthy, thriving environment for the children!
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? WAC 110-300-0335 (1)
   Physical restraint must only be used if a child’s
   safety or the safety of others is threatened … I was surprised about this one, only that I would have never consider having physical restraints as a way to protect them. But I appreciate how required documentation from the parents are there so that both parties (parents & provider) are on the same page about how to handle such a sensitive, tough situation.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? Yes, I do see how it influences my practice of caring as it puts everyone on the same page about how children should be treated in specific scenarios so that they are care for properly and encourage healthy growth. I discovered there is a lot of WACs and am not surprised as it continues to update and be revised as the years go on so that we are meeting the needs of every generation.

[Lataya T]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to being a childcare worker, there is a lot more rules and regulations, trainings and expectations to be met when working in early education
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? I was surprised to see in WAC 110-300-0100 you can be as young as 14 in Washington state to become a Family Home Aide.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? Yes, the WACs will influence you to be more attentive and professional when doing your job on a daily basis.

[tess contois]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I discovered that the WACs are pretty extensively explained so that they are easy to find and very clear. I saw the direct improvement of the current WACs as compared to previous versions.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? I was not particularly surprised by any WACs
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? Yes of course! It will influence everything I do from setting up my classroom to how I structure lessons.

[Becca Potter]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I learned that there are WACS for far more then I ever really thought about. There are WACS for how big a space needs to be per child in a room and this changes by age. This answered a lot of questions I had about why certain rooms in my center could hold more or less children. I previously thought this was my Directors choice.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? [110-300-0155] I was surprised to learn how open the WACS are to screen time in the classroom. There are details about how much and what is acceptable. Screen time is generally looked down on in my center so I did not know there were ways the state finds O.K.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? The WACS seem to cover a lot of what should be done and how when it comes to a child’s whole day. They review what teachers should and should not do as well, including what the classroom should look like. So many of the rules seem to concern safety and best practices to help young kids learn and feel safe. So much of my day is ruled by the WACS, even if I did not know it before reading them.

[Alexandra Hegge]

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity? I learned where and how to use and find information on the WACs and WAC documents.
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? No, I have used the WACs many times and it seems very cohesive.
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children? Why or why not? Yes, the WAcs give clear outlines of what is expected in day to day opperations.

[Ke'Lena]

1. The WAC is extremely thorough and has things listed that you would never think would occur during childcare.

2. I did not have have any surprise. However, I appreciated the fact the WAC thought of EVERY scenario that could possibly happen during childcare and provided us guidelines and professional ways to handle each situation.

3. I absolutely see how the WAC can and will influence me daily while working in childcare.

[Analise]

I learned there are several WACs related to animals which is neat. I absolutely see how the WACs will impact every day at the school and help in providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone

[Cassie]

[ayaan]

While completing the activity, I discovered that the WACs cover a broad range of important topics, from safety and health practices to professional development and program administration. I was surprised by the level of detail and the specific requirements outlined in the WACs, which cover nearly every aspect of running a child care program.

Yes, I can see how the WACs will influence my day-to-day practice in caring for children. They provide clear guidelines that help ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality environment for the children. By following these rules, I can better manage various aspects of child care, such as maintaining cleanliness, promoting healthy practices, and engaging in effective interactions. Overall, the WACs are essential for guiding my practice and ensuring that I meet all regulatory standards.

[sulekho]

While completing the activity, I discovered that the WACs provide detailed and specific regulations that govern many aspects of early learning programs, from health and safety to educational standards. I was surprised by some of the detailed requirements, especially those related to staff-to-child ratios and specific safety measures. These regulations are more comprehensive than I initially realized, covering a wide range of operational and developmental aspects. I can see how the WACs will influence my day-to-day practice in caring for children. These regulations set clear standards for safety, quality of care, and educational practices. By following the WACs, I will ensure that my practices meet state requirements, helping to create a structured and supportive environment for children’s growth and well-being.

[Sabrina]