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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)(d) Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Rhododendrum classroom. Licensor removed the bags and brought them to the provider's office at the time of inspection. Risk Verified WAC/RCW

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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(5)(a) Rhododendron classroom had round plastic covers inserted in the electrical outlets.

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110-300-0146(1) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing.

0146(1) Climbing equipment does not meet the fall zone requirement of having 6ft of space around the equipment. 0146(1)(a)(b) Playground wood chips around climbing equipment were about 5 inches deep. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

0146(1) Climbing equipment does not meet the fall zone requirement of having 6ft of space around the equipment. 0146(1)(a)(b) Playground wood chips around climbing equipment were about 5 inches deep. 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;

0166(3)(a) Emergency exit doors have baby proof handle locks that require special knowledge to open. 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;

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110-300-0280(2)(c) · A bottle preparation area must: (c) Be physically separated from the diaper changing area by means of a barrier to prevent cross contamination. If a barrier is used, it must be: (i) Smooth and easily cleanable; (ii) Sealed, if made of wood; (iii) Moisture resistant; (iv) Extend at least twenty-four inches in height from the counter or changing surface; and (v) Solid without cracks, breaks or separation.

0280(2)(c) Bottle prep sink was 3.66ft away from the diaper changing area. Bottle prep counter is 5.57ft from the diaper changing area. There is no physical barrier between the bottle prep area and diper changing area.

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110-300-0165(2)(c) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, cords, wires, or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck that are not used during supervised early learning program activities;

2 rooms were observed to have loose cables accessible to children. Licensor also observed various cables in the classrooms that were coming down from the wall and were only taped to the wall with clear tape. Plastic bags were observed inside of large cabinet that staff stated was only used for staff. Cubbies observed in shared space and in Lilacs remove need to be anchored to prevent tipping hazard. An extension cord was observed in infant room that was observed to be used as permanently for infants white noise machine. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious

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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;

2 rooms were observed to have loose cables accessible to children. Licensor also observed various cables in the classrooms that were coming down from the wall and were only taped to the wall with clear tape. Plastic bags were observed inside of large cabinet that staff stated was only used for staff. Cubbies observed in shared space and in Lilacs remove need to be anchored to prevent tipping hazard. An extension cord was observed in infant room that was observed to be used as permanently for infants white noise machine. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(c) Serious

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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.

Baby gate in infant room was observed to be blocking emergency exit. Baby gate was screwed on and required special knowledge in order to be opened.

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