1. I found out that there are a lot of rules to follow to meet the standards in Washington State. Honestly, I was surprised by how many there are—way more than I thought!
2. WAC 110-300-0335 (1) says that physical restraint can only be used if a child’s safety or the safety of others is at risk. I wasn’t shocked by this, but I didn’t know that it was actually allowed. It’s good to know that restraining a child is okay if it means keeping everyone safe, as long as the right procedures are followed.
3. I can totally see how these WACs will influence my everyday work with kids. They set clear steps to follow, which helps keep everyone safe and healthy while creating a positive learning environment. It’s nice to know there’s such a good structure in place!