[Noah Waage]

I would highlight the first aid kits and handwashing stations throughout the facility, as well as mentioning any emergency protocols in place. I would also encourage the parents to ask any questions and to be as thorough as possible.

[Noah Waage]

Observing and documenting a child’s development allows early learning providers to track any milestones that have been reached and to be aware of any areas that the child seems to be struggling or excelling in.

[Noah Waage]

1. WAC 110-300-0160 states that early learning providers must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. This includes diverse items in the facility such as dolls, music, and pictures that do not reinforce stereotypes.
2. The WACs give the message that it is important for facilities to have as much diversity as possible in order to make the children and families feel included and recognized.

[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