110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines, as now and hereafter amended including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing. (a) Climbing play equipment must not be placed on or above concrete, asphalt, packed soil, lumber, or similar hard surfaces;(b) The ground under swings and play equipment must be covered by a shock absorbing material (grass alone is not an acceptable) such as: (i) Pea gravel at least nine inches deep; (ii) Playground wood chips at least nine inches deep; (iii) Shredded recycled rubber at least six inches deep; or (iv) Any material that has a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292.

Licensor observed two playgrounds in outdoor space that were not on 9 inches of woodchips. Licensor measured next to the slide from the bottom of the woodchips were licensor was able to see the black tarp to the top of woodchips and woodchips measured at 8 inches. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0166(3)(a) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (a) Emergency exit doors must remain unlocked from the inside, but may be locked from the outside while the early learning program is open. The door handle must be of the type that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key, tools, or special knowledge, and must automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned;

Licensor observed emergency exit door next to the tv to have a child lock on the door knob and another lock near the bottom of the door to prevent from opening. Children were present during the time licensor observed this. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(2) · An early learning provider must arrange for a fire safety inspection annually. A provider must arrange a fire safety inspection with a local government agency. If a local government agency is not available to conduct a fire safety inspection, a provider must inspect for fire safety using the state fire marshal form.

Provider did not have annual fire inspection form filled out and accessible for the department to review. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0225(3) · Pets or other animals that have contact with children must: (a) Have all required vaccinations, pursuant to local and county regulations; (b) Show no signs of illness, disease, worms, or parasites. If these symptoms appear, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space until appropriately treated for the condition; and (c) Be nonaggressive. If the pet or animal exhibits aggressive behavior, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space.

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110-300-0230(3) · (3) A first-aid kit must include: (a) Disposable nonporous protective nonlatex gloves; (b) Adhesive bandages of various sizes; (c) Small scissors; (d) Tweezers; (e) An elastic wrapping bandage; (f) Sterile gauze pads; (g) Ice packs; (h) A disposable or mercury free thermometer that uses disposable sleeves, or is cleaned and sanitized after each use; (i) A sling, or a large triangular bandage; (j) Adhesive tape; (k) A CPR barrier with a one-way valve or both an adult and pediatric CPR mask with a one-way valve; (l) A current first-aid manual; and (m) Hand sanitizer (for adult use only).

Licensor observed first aid kit to be missing adhesive tape. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0505(1)(2) · (1) Postings listed in subsection (2) of this section that are part of an early learning program must be clearly visible to parents, guardians, and early learning program staff. (2) Postings on early learning premises must include: (a) The child care license, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0010; (b) Floor plan with emergency routes and exits identified in each child care area, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0400(1)(b)(i) and 110-300-0470(2)(a)(i); (c) Dietary restrictions, known allergies, and nutrition requirements, if applicable, in a location easily accessible for staff but not available to those who are not parents or guardians of the enrolled child, pursuant to 110-300-0186(8); (d)Handwashing practices at each handwashing sink, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0200(1); (e) If applicable, diaper changing or stand-up diapering procedure at each diapering station, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0220 and 110-300-0221(1)(d); (f) Pesticide treatment, if applicable, pursuant to RCW 43.216.280 and 17.21.410(1)(d); (g) Emergency numbers and information, including but not limited to: (i) 911 or emergency services number; (ii) Name, address and directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross street to the facility; (iii) The department’s toll-free number; (iv) Washington poison center toll-free number; and (v) The department’s child protective services; (h) The location of emergency medical information for children and staff; (i) A notice of any current or pending enforcement action, including probationary licenses pursuant to RCW 43.216.687. Notice must be posted: (i) Immediately upon receipt; and (ii) For at least two weeks or until the violation causing the enforcement action is corrected, whichever is longer. (j) A notice of safe sleep violation in the licensed space as required by WAC 110-300-0291(2), if applicable; (k) “No smoking” and “No vaping” signs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0420(2)(f); (l) A copy of a department approved waiver or variance from a rule of this chapter, if applicable. Waivers or variances must be posted for parent or guardian view when related to the overall program (not related to any specific child), and as long as the waiver or variance is approved; (m) Insurance coverage, or a lapse or termination of such coverage if applicable, pursuant to RCW 43.216.700; and (n) Any other information listed in RCW 43.216.687.

Licensor did not observe diaper changing posting in diaper changing station. Licensor observed a floor plan that is not accurate with home and does not include new licensed room.

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110-300-0165(5)(b) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (b) Outlets near sinks, tubs, toilets, or other water sources must be inaccessible to children or be tamper-resistant and equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type;

Licensor observed a tripping hazard in licensed space. Floor was lifted when entering the "play room" area from the "curriculum" area. Licensor observed large cubbies and doll houses to be unstable and are a tipping hazard. Licensor observed home temperature at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Licensor observed water temperature to be at 138 degrees Fahrenheit. Licensor observed outlets in licensed space including bathroom, not tamper-resistant. All outlets were observed to have an outlet plug, but outlets were not tamper-resistant.

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110-300-0166(3)(c) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (c) Exit doors must not be partially or entirely blocked.

Door in licensed "curriculum" room was observed blocked with an incline chair.

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