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2406 A St Se, Auburn WA 98002 · License #696047 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0166(3)(b) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (b) Exit doors that are not designated as an emergency exit door may be locked during operating hours. Locking interior doors in early learning program space must be designed to be unlocked from either side. An unlocking device must be readily available; and
0166(3)(b) During the inspection, Licensor observed the exit door in the infant room to be locked and the dead bolt secured.
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110-300-0165(5)(a) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (a) In areas accessible to children, electrical outlets must have automatic shutters that only allow electrical plugs to be inserted (tamper-resistant) or that are covered by blank plates or other tamper-resistant covers appropriate to the electrical outlet;
0165 (2d) Licensor observed rolls of plastic bags were stored in an unsecured area (placed on shelf/on top of trash can) accessible to children. (immediate corrections made; removal of plastic bags). 01695 (5a) Licensor observed (2) outlets were not tamper-resistant (2) outlets above the sink area were not GFCI. 0165 (5g) Licensor observed phone chargers were left hanging above the sink used by staff and children. Risk WAC/RCW
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Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)
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Disposition: 3 valid issue(s)
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110-300-0106(10) · Early learning providers who directly care for children must complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries' requirements prior to being granted a license or working with children. This training must be repeated pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries regulations.
0106 (10) Licensor observed Blood Borne Pathogens trainings were expired for selected staff Jennifer D, Jennifer A, Florence E, Tulpe R. 0106 (12) Licensor observed expired Food Worker training for selected staff Tulpe R, Jennifer A. 0106 (08) Licensor observed expired Safe Sleep training for selected staff Maria S, Florence E. Jennifer D. Jennifer A. Risk WAC/RCW
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Early learning providers who prepare or serve food to children at an early learning program must obtain a current food worker card prior to preparing or serving food. Food worker cards must: (a) Be obtained through the local health jurisdiction, in person or online; and (b) Be renewed prior to expiring.
0106 (10) Licensor observed Blood Borne Pathogens trainings were expired for selected staff Jennifer D, Jennifer A, Florence E, Tulpe R. 0106 (12) Licensor observed expired Food Worker training for selected staff Tulpe R, Jennifer A. 0106 (08) Licensor observed expired Safe Sleep training for selected staff Maria S, Florence E. Jennifer D. Jennifer A. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0106(8) · License applicants and early learning providers licensed to care for infants must complete the safe sleep training as approved or offered by the department. This training must be completed annually and: (a) Prior to being licensed; (b) Prior to caring for infants; or (c) According to subsection (1) of this section.
0106 (10) Licensor observed Blood Borne Pathogens trainings were expired for selected staff Jennifer D, Jennifer A, Florence E, Tulpe R. 0106 (12) Licensor observed expired Food Worker training for selected staff Tulpe R, Jennifer A. 0106 (08) Licensor observed expired Safe Sleep training for selected staff Maria S, Florence E. Jennifer D. Jennifer A. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0165(2)(d) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (d) Making inaccessible to children plastic bags and other suffocation hazards;
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110-300-0165(5)(g) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (g) Electrical devices accessible to children must not be plugged into an electrical outlet near a water source such as sink, tub, water table, or swimming pool.
0165 (2d) Licensor observed rolls of plastic bags were stored in an unsecured area (placed on shelf/on top of trash can) accessible to children. (immediate corrections made; removal of plastic bags). 01695 (5a) Licensor observed (2) outlets were not tamper-resistant (2) outlets above the sink area were not GFCI.
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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.
0166 (3c) Licensor observed the exit door in the infant room was partially blocked by an infant crib. (immediate corrections made removal of infant crib). Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0186(1) · An early learning provider must obtain written instructions (the individual care plan) from the child's health care provider and parent or guardian when caring for a child with a known food allergy or special dietary requirement due to a health condition. The individual care plan pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300 must: (a) Identify foods that must not be consumed by the child and steps to take in the case of an unintended allergic reaction; (b) Identify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods; and (c) Provide a specific treatment plan for the early learning provider to follow in response to an allergic reaction. The specific treatment plan must include the: (i) Names of all medication to be administered; (ii) Directions for how to administer the medication; (iii) Directions related to medication dosage amounts; and (iv) Description of allergic reactions and symptoms associated with the child's particular allergies.
0186 (1) Licensor observed children with food allergies did not have a Individual Care Plan from the child's health care provider. 0186 (2) Licensor did not observe a medication authorization or training to properly manage a child's food allergies. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0186(2) · An early learning provider must arrange with the parents or guardians of a child in care to ensure the early learning program has the necessary medication, training, and equipment to properly manage a child's food allergies.
0186 (1) Licensor observed children with food allergies did not have a Individual Care Plan from the child's health care provider. 0186 (2) Licensor did not observe a medication authorization or training to properly manage a child's food allergies. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0215(3) · Medication administration. An early learning provider must not give medication to any child without written and signed consent from that child's parent or guardian, must administer medication pursuant to directions on the medication label, and using appropriate cleaned and sanitized medication measuring devices.
0215 (2) Licensor observed staff were not trained by the child's parent for special medical procedures that are part of a child's individual care plan. 0215 (3) Licensor did not observe a medication consent form for a child in need of a life saving medication (EPI PEN). Licensor observed diaper cream ointment was provided on multiple children without the parent consent form signed or completed.
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110-300-0260(1)(a) · An early learning provider must ensure all poisonous or dangerous substances including, but not limited to fuels, solvents, oils, laundry, dishwasher, other detergents, sanitizing products, disinfectants and items labeled “keep out of reach of children” are stored: (a) In a location that is inaccessible to children;
Licensor had observed Preschool 2 classroom, under handwashing sink being unlocked with lysol cans, in main office at child's level near computer & infant room a bottle of hand sanitizer on shelf and in kitchen with door open, under kitchen sink unlocked access to dishwashing and bleach products. Licensor observed access to brooms / dustpans in most classrooms at child's access levels. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious
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110-300-0260(5) · Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and be can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions. Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, toilet plungers, toilet brushes, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.
Licensor had observed Preschool 2 classroom, under handwashing sink being unlocked with lysol cans, in main office at child's level near computer & infant room a bottle of hand sanitizer on shelf and in kitchen with door open, under kitchen sink unlocked access to dishwashing and bleach products. Licensor observed access to brooms / dustpans in most classrooms at child's access levels. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious
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110-300-0165(2)(d) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (d) Making inaccessible to children plastic bags and other suffocation hazards;
Licensor observed mirrors in most classroom taped to the walls or near diaper changing table, not secure with regular tape, pose a hazard to child safety Licensor observed a green relectrical extension cord in front office accessible to children near computer, only to be used for temporary use, along with exposed cords near computer. Licensor observed an outlet in kitchen near water source and in classroom of preschool room, without GFCI Licensor observed in hallway between infant room and kitchen a wall outlet with safety cap and non- tamper resisitant outlet. Licensor observed tables in Preschool 2 room that have flakey paint and screws coming out of white shelving that need to be removed Licensor observed broket toilet top, tapped in Pre-K bathroom Licensor observed plastic bags in majority of classrooms accessible to children Licensor observed in majority of classrooms flaky paint on walls, that children have access to, in need of repair. Licensor observed corded items in hallway of a old water cooler with cord accessible, Toddler 2 Room radio near diaper table - cord loose, and in lobby office area near computer and humidifiers. Licensor observed humidifier plugged into a double handwashing sink area, that had no GFI and at child's accessible level as a hazard.
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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 mirrors in most classroom taped to the walls or near diaper changing table, not secure with regular tape, pose a hazard to child safety Licensor observed a green relectrical extension cord in front office accessible to children near computer, only to be used for temporary use, along with exposed cords near computer. Licensor observed an outlet in kitchen near water source and in classroom of preschool room, without GFCI Licensor observed in hallway between infant room and kitchen a wall outlet with safety cap and non- tamper resisitant outlet. Licensor observed tables in Preschool 2 room that have flakey paint and screws coming out of white shelving that need to be removed Licensor observed broket toilet top, tapped in Pre-K bathroom Licensor observed plastic bags in majority of classrooms accessible to children Licensor observed in majority of classrooms flaky paint on walls, that children have access to, in need of repair. Licensor observed corded items in hallway of a old water cooler with cord accessible, Toddler 2 Room radio near diaper table - cord loose, and in lobby office area near computer and humidifiers. Licensor observed humidifier plugged into a double handwashing sink area, that had no GFI and at child's accessible level as a hazard.
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110-300-0165(5)(g) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (g) Electrical devices accessible to children must not be plugged into an electrical outlet near a water source such as sink, tub, water table, or swimming pool.
Licensor observed mirrors in most classroom taped to the walls or near diaper changing table, not secure with regular tape, pose a hazard to child safety Licensor observed a green relectrical extension cord in front office accessible to children near computer, only to be used for temporary use, along with exposed cords near computer. Licensor observed an outlet in kitchen near water source and in classroom of preschool room, without GFCI Licensor observed in hallway between infant room and kitchen a wall outlet with safety cap and non- tamper resisitant outlet. Licensor observed tables in Preschool 2 room that have flakey paint and screws coming out of white shelving that need to be removed Licensor observed broket toilet top, tapped in Pre-K bathroom Licensor observed plastic bags in majority of classrooms accessible to children Licensor observed in majority of classrooms flaky paint on walls, that children have access to, in need of repair. Licensor observed corded items in hallway of a old water cooler with cord accessible, Toddler 2 Room radio near diaper table - cord loose, and in lobby office area near computer and humidifiers. Licensor observed humidifier plugged into a double handwashing sink area, that had no GFI and at child's accessible level as a hazard. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious
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110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and be can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions. 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 in all fall zones slides and climbing areas, less than 9 inches of absorbing material for all open playgrounds. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious
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110-300-0106(12) · Early learning providers who prepare or serve food to children at an early learning program must obtain a current food worker card prior to preparing or serving food. Food worker cards must: (a) Be obtained through the local health jurisdiction, in person or online; and (b) Be renewed prior to expiring.
One or more staff members need to have updated CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Food Worker / Handlers card, & updated BBP, in staff file and in Merit as it is either expired or not in staff file during licensing inspection.
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