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Records, Policies, Reporting and Posting – Parent or guardian handbook Family Home WAC Center WAC Proposed WAC revisions; Concerns; Suggested Alternate Language Conflicts with ECEAP, Head Start, Schools District Standards and Practices WAC 170-296A-2375 Parent/guardian policies (handbook) The licensee’s written parent/guardian policies (handbook) must include: Hours of operation including closures and vacations; Information on how children’s records are kept current, including immunization records; Enrollment and disenrollment process; Parent/guardian access to their child during child care hours; Program philosophy (the licensee’s view of child learning and development); Typical daily schedule, including food and rest periods. See WAC WAC 170-295-2080 What must I communicate to parents? You must have written signed by the parent in each child’s file that you have: (a) Explained to the parent the centers policies and procedures; (b) Discussed the centers philosophy, program and facilities; (c) Advised the parent of the child’s progress and 170-300-0450 Parent or guardian handbook. An early learning provider must provide to each parent or guardian written policies regarding the early learning program implementation. Each enrolled child’s file must have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed these policies. Weight #4 An early learning provider must have and follow written policies, including: A non-discrimination statement. A family engagement and partnership communication plan including: (i) How the parent or guardian may contact the provider with questions or concerns. (ii) How the provider will communicate with the parent or guardian about their child’s progress or concerns regarding their child at least twice per year. (iii) How the provider will work with the parent to support the child’s
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