Section 170-296A-7650. Serving foods.

(1) The licensee or staff may:

(a) Serve each child individually; or

(b) Serve family style in serving containers that allow each child the opportunity to serve themselves.

(2) The licensee or staff must:

(a) Stir and test for safe temperature any heated food before serving;

(b) Closely supervise all children when eating;

(c) Not force or shame a child to eat or try any food;

(d) Not punish a child for refusing to try or eat foods;

(e) Serve meals in a safe and sanitary manner;

(f) Be respectful of each child's cultural food practices; and

(g) Sit with children during meals when possible.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7650, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7650, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.