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3800 Dana St., Bellingham WA 98225 · License #491353 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0300(1)(d) · Plans and documentation required under this section must: (d) Have verification that early learning program staff involved with a particular child has been trained on implementing the individual care plan for that child, if applicable;
One child with a food allergy does not have a complete individual care plan (ICP). All staff caring for children with an ICP should be trained on implementing the ICP and the training to be documented for verification. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0345(5)(b) · An early learning provider must: (b) Be able to hear when doors in the immediate area are opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised;
The doors out to unlicensed spaces have alarm devices but on the day of inspection the devices did not make noises to alert staff if needed.
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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.
Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)
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Woodchips ground cover under the climbing structure was measured 5 inches deep on the day of inspection. Licensor was told that a work order has been placed to add more woodchips. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
0165(2)(c) Vacuum cleaner cord in toddler room and AC cord in pre-k room accessible to children posed safety hazard 0165(3)(f) Playground covered area structures were not sturdy. Observed the structure was shaken by school age children which posed hazard of structure falling on children 0165(3)(g) Observed chipping paint on wall in a classroom; Equipment/materials in poor condition stored in the school age playground posing safety hazard; Observed cracks and bubble on the bathroom floor between stalls Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0165(3)(g) · 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: (g) Equipment in poor condition. Equipment in poor condition (loose parts, rusty parts, flaking paint, or other dangers) must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children.
0165(2)(c) Vacuum cleaner cord in toddler room and AC cord in pre-k room accessible to children posed safety hazard 0165(3)(f) Playground covered area structures were not sturdy. Observed the structure was shaken by school age children which posed hazard of structure falling on children 0165(3)(g) Observed chipping paint on wall in a classroom; Equipment/materials in poor condition stored in the school age playground posing safety hazard; Observed cracks and bubble on the bathroom floor between stalls Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
Emergency exit door in room #2 was latch locked 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;
Observed individual sunscreens in school age children's cubby accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0330(2) · Guidance techniques may include: (a) Coaching behavior; (b) Modeling and teaching social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, self-control, respect for the rights of others, treating others kindly, and conflict resolution; (c) Offering choices; (d) Distracting; (e) Redirecting or helping a child change their focus to something appropriate to achieve their goal; (f) Planning ahead to prevent problems and letting children know what events will happen next; (g) Explaining consistent, clear rules and involving children in defining simple, clear classroom limits; (h) Involving children in solving problems; and (i) Explaining to children the natural and logical consequence related to the child's behavior in a reasonable and developmentally appropriate manner.
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110-300-0165(3)(f) · 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: (f) Falling objects. Large objects that pose a risk of falling or tipping must be securely anchored. Large objects include, but are not limited to, televisions, dressers, bookshelves, wall cabinets, sideboards or hutches, and wall units;
0165(2)(c) Vacuum cleaner cord in toddler room and AC cord in pre-k room accessible to children posed safety hazard 0165(3)(f) Playground covered area structures were not sturdy. Observed the structure was shaken by school age children which posed hazard of structure falling on children 0165(3)(g) Observed chipping paint on wall in a classroom; Equipment/materials in poor condition stored in the school age playground posing safety hazard; Observed cracks and bubble on the bathroom floor between stalls
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110-300-0345(3) · An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment looking and listening for both verbal and nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; (b) Visibly checking children on many occasions with little time in between; (c) Positioning him or herself to supervise all areas accessible to children; (d) Attending to children and being aware of what children are doing at all times; (e) Being available and able to promptly assist or redirect a child as necessary; and (f) Considering the following when deciding whether increased supervision is needed: (i) Ages of children; (ii) Individual differences and abilities of children; (iii) Layout of the indoor and outdoor licensed space and play area; (iv) The risk associated with the activities children are engaged in; and (v) Any nearby hazards including those in the licensed or unlicensed space.
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110-300-0135(2)(b) · Furniture and equipment must be: (b) Developmentally and age appropriate;
0135(1)(2)(b) observed a young preschooler had hard time getting up on the chair to sit and eat lunch in the cafeteria. Chairs are not age appropriate to many young children from room#4 as their feet could not touch the floor when sitting. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0145(3) Short Term
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110-300-0145(3) · An early learning program must have shaded areas in outdoor play space provided by trees, buildings, or shade structures.
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110-300-0221(1)(a) · Center early learning providers must have a designated diaper changing area, including stand-up diapering, for each classroom or for every age grouping of children who require diapering. Only one diaper changing area is required for family home early learning programs. (a) Diaper changing area must: (i) Be separate from areas where food is stored, prepared, or served; (ii) Have a sink with hot and cold running water, not used for food preparation and clean up; (iii) Have a sturdy surface or mat that: (A) Is not torn or repaired with tape; (B) Is washable; (C) Has a moisture resistant surface that is cleanable; and (D) Is large enough to prevent the area underneath the diaper changing area from being contaminated with bodily fluids. (iv) Be on moisture resistant, washable material that horizontally or vertically surrounds and extends at least two feet from the diaper changing station and handwashing area; and (v) Be uncluttered and not used for storage of any items not used in diapering a child.
0221(1)(a) observed a young preschooler struggling to change his own diaper inside the bathroom stall which space is limited and floor was not cleaned/disinfected 0221(4)(a) the diaper disposal container in the hallway bathroom was not hands-free on the day of inspection and observed staff had to open lid while holding the dirty diaper. In toddler room the diaper disposal container was not used for disposing soiled diapers only.
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110-300-0305(1) · An early learning provider must have a written curriculum philosophy that describes the program of planned daily activities related to early childhood or child development.
Lesson plan was not posted in all classrooms. The one that was posted was outdated. Licensor did not observe activities reflecting lesson planning. 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;
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