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100 N St Se, Auburn WA 98002 · License #764242 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0100(7) · Assistant teachers help a lead teacher or licensee provide instructional support to children and implement developmentally appropriate programs in center or family home early learning programs. (a) An assistant teacher must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and (iii) Have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026, or within five years of being hired or promoted into this position, whichever occurs later; (iv) Beginning August 1, 2026, an assistant teacher must have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent within five years of being hired or promoted in the positin; (v) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; and (vi) Have their professional development progress documented annually.
0100 (6) Licensor observed Lead teacher Justin N. does not have a diploma or equivalent uploaded on merit. 0100(7) Licensor observed Assistant teacher: Noemi M./Kirsten T. does not have a diploma or equivalent uploaded on merit. 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;
0165 (2) Licensor observed trash bags and hand soap was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. (immediate corrections removal of trashbags and handsoap). 0165 (3)(b) Licensor observed the heating vents in the infant room was being blocked infant crib placed above the heating vent and another heating vent covered by an infant pad. (immediate corrections removed infant crib from the heating vent and removal of infant pad to allow good air flow throughout the room). 0165 (5)(g) Licensor observed long cords and surge protectors plugged near sink area. (immediate corrections removed cords and surge protectors). Risk WAC/RCW
Disposition: 6 valid issue(s)
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110-300-0165(3)(b) · An early learning provider must take measures intended to prevent other hazards to children in care in early learning program space including, but not limited to: (b) Burns. Equipment, materials, or products that may be hot enough to injure a child must be made inaccessible to children;
0165 (2) Licensor observed trash bags and hand soap was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. (immediate corrections removal of trashbags and handsoap). 0165 (3)(b) Licensor observed the heating vents in the infant room was being blocked infant crib placed above the heating vent and another heating vent covered by an infant pad. (immediate corrections removed infant crib from the heating vent and removal of infant pad to allow good air flow throughout the room). 0165 (5)(g) Licensor observed long cords and surge protectors plugged near sink area. (immediate corrections removed cords and surge protectors). Risk WAC/RCW
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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 (2) Licensor observed trash bags and hand soap was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. (immediate corrections removal of trashbags and handsoap). 0165 (3)(b) Licensor observed the heating vents in the infant room was being blocked infant crib placed above the heating vent and another heating vent covered by an infant pad. (immediate corrections removed infant crib from the heating vent and removal of infant pad to allow good air flow throughout the room). 0165 (5)(g) Licensor observed long cords and surge protectors plugged near sink area. (immediate corrections removed cords and surge protectors). Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
0260 (1)(a) Licensor observed dishwashing liquid, Lysol aerosol sprays accessible to children. (immediate corrections removal of diswashing liquid/Lysol sprays). 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed child proof locks need to be replaced to avoid children access. 0260 (5) Licensor observed a mop was accessible to children. (immediate correction mop placed behind trash bin). Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;
0260 (1)(a) Licensor observed dishwashing liquid, Lysol aerosol sprays accessible to children. (immediate corrections removal of diswashing liquid/Lysol sprays). 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed child proof locks need to be replaced to avoid children access. 0260 (5) Licensor observed a mop was accessible to children. (immediate correction mop placed behind trash bin). Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0260(5) · Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, toilet plungers, toilet brushes, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.
0260 (1)(a) Licensor observed dishwashing liquid, Lysol aerosol sprays accessible to children. (immediate corrections removal of diswashing liquid/Lysol sprays). 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed child proof locks need to be replaced to avoid children access. 0260 (5) Licensor observed a mop was accessible to children. (immediate correction mop placed behind trash bin).
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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.
Licesnsor observed in Merit that one lead teacher has an expired Food Handlers as of 12/2022. 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 two playgrounds, both having less than 3 inches of ground cover, not meeting the 9 inches to support all fall or climbing zones. 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 a plastic bag accesible in child's cubbie at lower level of Toddler A room. Licensor observed safety caps within various classrooms that can pose risk of choking hazard. Licensor observed corded items near the water source and counter in head start class & vacuum with corded item in bathroom accessible. Licensor observed water temps over 120 degrees in Infant room and Main ECEAP / Head Start hallway bathroom area. Licensor observed a sink near water source in ECEAP not having GFCI outlet. Licensor observed outlet with safety caps near exit doors / cubbie area, once caps were removed, identified as not being tamper resistant. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(a) Serious
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110-300-0165(2)(a) · 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. An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (a) Making inaccessible to infants and toddlers any equipment, material, or objects that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. For the purposes of this section, equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less are considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. Small parts from larger equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less, that may become detached from the larger equipment, materials, or object are also considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion;
Licensor observed a plastic bag accesible in child's cubbie at lower level of Toddler A room. Licensor observed safety caps within various classrooms that can pose risk of choking hazard. Licensor observed corded items near the water source and counter in head start class & vacuum with corded item in bathroom accessible. Licensor observed water temps over 120 degrees in Infant room and Main ECEAP / Head Start hallway bathroom area. Licensor observed a sink near water source in ECEAP not having GFCI outlet. Licensor observed outlet with safety caps near exit doors / cubbie area, once caps were removed, identified as not being tamper resistant. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(5)(b) Serious
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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 plastic bag accesible in child's cubbie at lower level of Toddler A room. Licensor observed safety caps within various classrooms that can pose risk of choking hazard. Licensor observed corded items near the water source and counter in head start class & vacuum with corded item in bathroom accessible. Licensor observed water temps over 120 degrees in Infant room and Main ECEAP / Head Start hallway bathroom area.
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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 more than one exit door with safety devices added, to prevent child access. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious
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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 observed ECEAP classroom that needs safety feature under handwashing sink to prevent access to cleaning supplies.
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