110-300-0196(1) · Food prepared and served from an early learning program must not be tampered with or spoiled.

Licensor observed expired food to be stored in the freezer (eggs). Licensor noted several food items in the freezer and refrigerator to be in packaging that was not labeled with the open/cooked date, manufactuer use by date or expiration date to ensure food is not spoiled. 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 pink ice tray on sensory panel hung on outdoor playground fence in the toddler/preschool 1 playground to be broken and cracked and little bits of plastic to be on the ground. Licensor noted flaking plastic on trim of shelving units through out the toddler and preschool classrooms poses a choking risk. Licensor observed a corded window blind in the Director's office with long pull cord. It was installed on the window that seperates that room from the front desk/lobby area. Licensor observed a plastic grocery store bags to be stored under the children's handwashing sink in a preschool classroom. Licensor observed there to be broken lattice and equipment on the sensory panel that is hung on the outdoor play fence. This sensory panel has sharp edges due to the broken lattice and plastic ice tray. Licensor noted a broken hinge on a preschool shelving unit which poses a sharp edge hazard. Licensor noted several shelves and furnishings in the child care environment to be in poor condition with loose/flaking plastic trim. Licensor noted the linoleum flooring throughout the building to be in poor condition with cracking/flaking linoleum. Licensor observed multiple outlets throughout the building to no longer have functioning automatic shutters. Due to the age of the outlets, the shutters were no longer automatically closing when plugged in electrical devices were pulled out of the sockets. The majority of the outlets in the building were observed to no longer be tamper resistant. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(b) Serious

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An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (b) Eliminating and not using in the licensed space, pursuant to RCW 43.216.380, any window blinds or other window coverings with pull cords or inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children; (i) Window blinds and other window coverings that have been manufactured or properly retrofitted in a manner that eliminates the formation of loops posing a risk of strangulation are allowed; and (ii) A window covering must not be secured to the frame of a window or door used as an emergency exit in a way that would prevent the window or door from opening easily;

Licensor observed pink ice tray on sensory panel hung on outdoor playground fence in the toddler/preschool 1 playground to be broken and cracked and little bits of plastic to be on the ground. Licensor noted flaking plastic on trim of shelving units through out the toddler and preschool classrooms poses a choking risk. Licensor observed a corded window blind in the Director's office with long pull cord. It was installed on the window that seperates that room from the front desk/lobby area. Licensor observed a plastic grocery store bags to be stored under the children's handwashing sink in a preschool classroom. Licensor observed there to be broken lattice and equipment on the sensory panel that is hung on the outdoor play fence. This sensory panel has sharp edges due to the broken lattice and plastic ice tray. Licensor noted a broken hinge on a preschool shelving unit which poses a sharp edge hazard. Licensor noted several shelves and furnishings in the child care environment to be in poor condition with loose/flaking plastic trim. Licensor noted the linoleum flooring throughout the building to be in poor condition with cracking/flaking linoleum. Licensor observed multiple outlets throughout the building to no longer have functioning automatic shutters. Due to the age of the outlets, the shutters were no longer automatically closing when plugged in electrical devices were pulled out of the sockets. The majority of the outlets in the building were observed to no longer be tamper resistant. 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;

Licensor observed pink ice tray on sensory panel hung on outdoor playground fence in the toddler/preschool 1 playground to be broken and cracked and little bits of plastic to be on the ground. Licensor noted flaking plastic on trim of shelving units through out the toddler and preschool classrooms poses a choking risk. Licensor observed a corded window blind in the Director's office with long pull cord. It was installed on the window that seperates that room from the front desk/lobby area. Licensor observed a plastic grocery store bags to be stored under the children's handwashing sink in a preschool classroom. Licensor observed there to be broken lattice and equipment on the sensory panel that is hung on the outdoor play fence. This sensory panel has sharp edges due to the broken lattice and plastic ice tray. Licensor noted a broken hinge on a preschool shelving unit which poses a sharp edge hazard. Licensor noted several shelves and furnishings in the child care environment to be in poor condition with loose/flaking plastic trim. Licensor noted the linoleum flooring throughout the building to be in poor condition with cracking/flaking linoleum. Licensor observed multiple outlets throughout the building to no longer have functioning automatic shutters. Due to the age of the outlets, the shutters were no longer automatically closing when plugged in electrical devices were pulled out of the sockets. The majority of the outlets in the building were observed to no longer be tamper resistant. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious

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110-300-0260(1)(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 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 a variety of cleaners, clorox wipes, and hand soap refill containers to be stored on low shelves inside cabinets in the classroom that were not kept inaccessible to children. Licensor noted labeling on products stated "keep out of reach of children." 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.

Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one file lacked documentation of Bloodborne Pathogens training. Out of 5 staff files reviewed, 3 files lacked documentation of current CPR/First Aid training. Out of 5 files reviewed, 3 files lacked documentation of current Food Handlers training. Additionally, the program's cook was observed to have an expired Food Handler card. Out of 26 staff in MERIT, licensor noted 6 staff who were employed for 3 months or more lacked the required Child Care Basics training. Out of 5 staff files reviewed, all 5 staff lacked current infant Safe Sleep training.

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