(1) The licensee or program 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 program staff must:
(a) Closely supervise all children when eating;
(b) Not force or shame a child to eat or try any food;
(c) Not punish a child for refusing to try or eat foods;
(d) Serve meals in a safe and sanitary manner;
(e) Be respectful of each child's cultural food practices; and
(f) Sit with children during meals when possible.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-305-7650, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapter
43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-7650, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]