WAC 110-301-0195. Food service, equipment, and practices

(1) A school-age provider preparing or serving food must comply with the current DOH Washington State Food and Beverage Workers' Manual and supervise services that prepare or deliver food to the school-age program. (2) Snacks and meals must be prepared and served by a school-age provider who possesses a valid and current food worker card pursuant to WAC 110-301-0106 (10). (3) A school-age provider must: (a) Supply durable and developmentally appropriate individual eating and drinking equipment, or developmentally appropriate single use disposable items; (b) Clean and sanitize eating and drinking equipment after each use. Water bottles or cups designated for a single child must be cleaned and sanitized daily; (c) Ensure plastic eating and drinking equipment does not contain BPA (a chemical used in hard plastic bottles and as a protective lining in food and beverage cans) or have cracks or chips; (d) Use gloves, utensils, or tongs to serve food; (e) Serve meals or snacks on plates, dishware, containers, trays, or napkins or paper towels, if appropriate. Food should not be served directly on the eating surface; and (f) Be respectful of each child's cultural food practices. (4) A school-age provider must: (a) Serve each child individually or serve family style dining, allowing each child the opportunity to practice skills such as passing shared serving bowls and serving themselves; and (b) Sit with children during meals, when possible.