110-300-0345(5)(c) · An early learning provider must: (c) Actively supervise children when the children: (i) Interact with pets or animals; (ii) Engage in water or sand play; (iii) Play in an area in close proximity to a body of water; (iv) Use a safe route to access an outdoor play area not immediately adjacent to the early learning program; (v) Engage in planned activities in the kitchen; (vi) Ride on public transportation; (vii) Engage in outdoor play; and (viii) During field trips.

A provider was observed with her gaze mostly focused on a tablet for seven minutes while supervising children during outdoor play.

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110-300-0100(3) · Center directors or assistant directors manage the early learning program and set appropriate program and staff expectations. (a) A center director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) A center director must complete an ECE State Certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026. (B) A center director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program and at least six months of experience in administration or management or a department approved plan. (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105. (v) If a center director does not meet the minimum qualification requirements, the center early learning program must employ an assistant director or program supervisor who meets the minimum qualifications of these positions. (vi) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

Megan Bartsch does not have any ECE credits and has beein the Director position since April of 2024. This has been cited previously. Shelly Joshi was promoted to Assistant Director several months ago. She does not have any ECE credits.

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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.

Lakshmi, Mounika N., Sneha do not show as having current food handler's permits in MERIT nor is verification of the permit in their on-site file. Director reports that staff receive BBP training annually but acknowledges that verification of this is not available. The following staff have expired Safe Sleep training,or verification of training was not available for this licensor to review: Neha, Shelly, and Dhanya. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

Lakshmi, Mounika N., Sneha do not show as having current food handler's permits in MERIT nor is verification of the permit in their on-site file.

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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.

Lakshmi, Mounika N., Sneha do not show as having current food handler's permits in MERIT nor is verification of the permit in their on-site file. Director reports that staff receive BBP training annually but acknowledges that verification of this is not available. The following staff have expired Safe Sleep training,or verification of training was not available for this licensor to review: Neha, Shelly, and Dhanya. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0145(8) · Fences, barriers, and gates must be in good condition, have no gap through which a sphere with a diameter of three and one-half inches can pass, and have a minimum height of forty-eight inches or conform in height to applicable local codes.

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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.

Wood chips under slide and climber in preschool area are not nine inches deep. They are approximately one to two inches deep. 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;

A dangling cord was accessible to children in the staff tablet charging area located in the Pre-K room. This was fixed immediately. Plastic bags gloves were observed accessible to infants, four of whom can crawl, in an unlatched cabinet under the infant changing table. This cabinet was secured prior to our departure on 9.16 Windowsill edges, at infant height, in infant room, have sharp edges.

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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;

A dangling cord was accessible to children in the staff tablet charging area located in the Pre-K room. This was fixed immediately. Plastic bags gloves were observed accessible to infants, four of whom can crawl, in an unlatched cabinet under the infant changing table. This cabinet was secured prior to our departure on 9.16 Windowsill edges, at infant height, in infant room, have sharp edges. Washer and dryer were accessible to children in an unlocked laundry room. A secondary freezer was accessible to children in the unlocked kitchen. The kitchen doorknob was replaced on 09.17. Sinks in Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool have visible rust around drain and faucet (Pre-school) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(3)(d) · 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: (d) Entrapment. Washers, dryers, large compost bins, spare or secondary freezers and refrigerators, and other entrapment dangers must be inaccessible to children unless being actively supervised;

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110-300-0170(2) · An early learning provider must arrange for a fire safety inspection annually. A provider must arrange a fire safety inspection with a local government agency. If a local government agency is not available to conduct a fire safety inspection, a provider must inspect for fire safety using the state fire marshal form.

The provider has not requested, or is uncertain if she requested, a fire inspection from her local fire authority. The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children because the kitchen door was unlocked. The Director reports a new doorknob which is locking has been installed. The electrical motor in the fan above the stove is very dusty and dirty. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(3)(b) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (b) Furnaces and other heating devices. (i) Paper, rubbish, or other combustible materials must be at least three feet from furnaces, fireplaces, or other heating devices; (ii) Furnaces and other heating devices must be inaccessible to children in care; and (iii) An appliance or heating device that has a surface capable of burning a child or reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit must be inaccessible to children in care unless a program activity involves such an appliance or device and children are being actively supervised.

The provider has not requested, or is uncertain if she requested, a fire inspection from her local fire authority. The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children because the kitchen door was unlocked. The Director reports a new doorknob which is locking has been installed. The electrical motor in the fan above the stove is very dusty and dirty. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(3)(c) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (c) Electrical motors. Electrical motor fans and appliances must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of dust or lint.

The provider has not requested, or is uncertain if she requested, a fire inspection from her local fire authority. The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children because the kitchen door was unlocked. The Director reports a new doorknob which is locking has been installed. The electrical motor in the fan above the stove is very dusty and dirty. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0197(3) · For all foods offered by the provider or given to an enrolled child by a parent or guardian, the provider must: (a) Provide appropriate refrigeration to preserve foods from spoiling. Foods that may be subject to spoiling include, but are not limited to, meats, cooked potatoes, cooked legumes, cooked rice, sprouts, cut melons, cut cantaloupes, milk, and cheese; and (b) Refrigerate foods requiring refrigeration at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and freeze foods required to be frozen at 10 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

Freezer in freezer/refrigerator combo closest to kitchen door is missing thermometer in freezer. Refrigerator in this combo unit tested at 48 degrees. The other freezer/refrigerator combo next to this one did not have a thermometer that I could locate in the refrigerator portion of the unit. A number of food items, waffles and fishsticks in freezer, in the freezer and a bag of crackers on the counter, are not stored in their original box. Because of this, there is no expiration date on these items. The bag of crackers was shut loosely and it was not airtight. This licensor located three spices that had expired more than one year ago. Cornmeal was expired. A tub of sunflower butter stored on a shelf did not have an expiration date. There was also visible sun butter smeared on the outside of the container. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0197(4) · Food must be stored as follows: (a) In original containers or in clean, labeled, dated, and airtight food grade containers, if appropriate. (b) Food not required to be refrigerated or frozen must not be stored directly on the floor; (c) In a manner that prevents contamination; (d) Food and food service items (such as utensils, napkins, and dishes) must not be stored in an area with toxic materials (such as cleaning supplies, paint, or pesticides); (e) Food that is past the manufacturer's expiration or “best served by” date must not be served to enrolled children; and (f) Raw meat must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer below cooked or ready to eat foods.

Freezer in freezer/refrigerator combo closest to kitchen door is missing thermometer in freezer. Refrigerator in this combo unit tested at 48 degrees.

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110-300-0210(1)(2) · (1) On or before their children's first day of attending an early learning program, the parents or guardians of enrolled children must give to early learning providers proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC. Early learning providers may accept children without proof of vaccinations or immunity as otherwise indicated in this section. (2) Early learning providers must receive for each enrolled child upon enrollment and annually thereafter, as required by RCW 43.216.690 and WAC 246-105-050: (a) A current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form; (b) A department approved certificate of exemption (COE) form, if applicable; or (c) A current immunization record from the Washington state immunization information system (WA IIS).

One of five child files reviewed does not incude immunization records. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (ii) Nonprescription oral medication. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) oral medication brought to the early learning program by a parent or guardian must be in the original packaging. (A) Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication needs to be labeled with child's first and last name and accompanied with medication authorization form that has the expiration date, medical need, dosage amount, age, and length of time to give the medication. Early learning providers must follow the instructions on the label or the parent must provide a medical professional's note; and (B) Nonprescription medication must only be given to the child named on the label provided by the parent or guardian.

Diapering cream/ointments were not labelled with children's first and last names in any classroom. This licensor did not observe authorization forms with any diapering cream/ointments. A child was observed with an amber bead necklace in the Developmental preschool room. 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;

Spray starch, spray adhesive, paint in five gallon buckets, and shaving cream were observed accessible to children in unlocked storage closets. Except one, every storage area and room was unlocked on the date of inspection. 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;

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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.

A provider was observed leaving eight children unsupervised, both auditorily and visually, when she went around the corner of the building to request that two other children return to the other side of the playground. She was out of auditory and visual supervision range for approximately three minutes. Providers were observed standing in doorways while children walked to bathrooms to use them independently. Due to the distance, the children were out of auditory range while in the bathroom, although the doors were open. Portions of the child's body could be seen moving in the bathroom. However, the providers did not notice that neither child flushed the toilet. One toilet seat had urine on it following the child's time using it. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0345(5)(c) · An early learning provider must: (c) Actively supervise children when the children: (i) Interact with pets or animals; (ii) Engage in water or sand play; (iii) Play in an area in close proximity to a body of water; (iv) Use a safe route to access an outdoor play area not immediately adjacent to the early learning program; (v) Engage in planned activities in the kitchen; (vi) Ride on public transportation; (vii) Engage in outdoor play; and (viii) During field trips.

A provider was observed leaving eight children unsupervised, both auditorily and visually, when she went around the corner of the building to request that two other children return to the other side of the playground. She was out of auditory and visual supervision range for approximately three minutes. Providers were observed standing in doorways while children walked to bathrooms to use them independently. Due to the distance, the children were out of auditory range while in the bathroom, although the doors were open. Portions of the child's body could be seen moving in the bathroom. However, the providers did not notice that neither child flushed the toilet. One toilet seat had urine on it following the child's time using it.

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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.

An epi pen on site for a child with a life-threatening food allergy expired in 2021. A Lead Teacher acting in a managerial role could not locate an Individual Care Plan for a child with a life threatening food allergy. She could not verify that staff, including herself, who may serve food to the child had reviewed the plan. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0186(4) Serious

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110-300-0186(4) · 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. Early learning providers must review each child's individual care plan information for food allergies prior to serving food to children.

An epi pen on site for a child with a life-threatening food allergy expired in 2021. A Lead Teacher acting in a managerial role could not locate an Individual Care Plan for a child with a life threatening food allergy. She could not verify that staff, including herself, who may serve food to the child had reviewed the plan.

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110-300-0106(11) · Family home licensees, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, lead teachers, assistant teachers, and any other early learning providers counted in staff-to-child ratio, or who could potentially be counted in ratio, must be trained in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (a) Proof of training can be shown with a certification card, certificate, or instructor letter. (b) The first-aid and CPR training and certification must: (i) Be delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or other nationally recognized certification program; (ii) Include child and adult first-aid and CPR; and (iii) Infant first-aid and CPR, if applicable.

As of 04.05.2024: Uma has been employed for three months or more with the Center and have not completed Child Care Basics. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of BBP training for Uma, Patti, Surya "Lavanya", Sravanthi, Sirisha, Sonal and Shashi, and Gudiya.

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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.

As of 04.05.2024: Uma has been employed for three months or more with the Center and have not completed Child Care Basics. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of BBP training for Uma, Patti, Surya "Lavanya", Sravanthi, Sirisha, Sonal and Shashi, and Gudiya. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of First Aid training for Uma, Patti, Mounika V., Surya "Lavanya", Sowjanya, Shanu, Sravanthi, Shelly, Jinal, Sonal, Archana, Minakshi, Shashi, Gudiya, Dhanya and herself. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of CPR training for Uma, Patti, Mounika V., Surya "Lavanya", Sowjanya, Shanu, Sravanthi, Shelly, Jinal, Sonal, Archana, Minakshi, Shashi, Gudiya, Dhanya and herself.

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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.

As of 04.05.2024: Uma has been employed for three months or more with the Center and have not completed Child Care Basics. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of BBP training for Uma, Patti, Surya "Lavanya", Sravanthi, Sirisha, Sonal and Shashi, and Gudiya. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of First Aid training for Uma, Patti, Mounika V., Surya "Lavanya", Sowjanya, Shanu, Sravanthi, Shelly, Jinal, Sonal, Archana, Minakshi, Shashi, Gudiya, Dhanya and herself. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of CPR training for Uma, Patti, Mounika V., Surya "Lavanya", Sowjanya, Shanu, Sravanthi, Shelly, Jinal, Sonal, Archana, Minakshi, Shashi, Gudiya, Dhanya and herself. Uma, Mounika V., Surya "Lavanya", Sowjanya, Fnu, Shanu, Sravanthi, Sirisha, Archana, Minakshi, Shashi have not completed annual Safe Sleep training. Shashi was working in the infant classroom and in ratio today without this training.

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

This licensor noted several spices, a can of beans, and pasta that were past their expiration dates. Zuchhini stored in the refrigerator did not appear fresh. On 04.09.2024 the cook disposed of all expired food. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) Serious

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110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (ii) Nonprescription oral medication. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) oral medication brought to the early learning program by a parent or guardian must be in the original packaging. (A) Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication needs to be labeled with child's first and last name and accompanied with medication authorization form that has the expiration date, medical need, dosage amount, age, and length of time to give the medication. Early learning providers must follow the instructions on the label or the parent must provide a medical professional's note; and (B) Nonprescription medication must only be given to the child named on the label provided by the parent or guardian.

Most children's diaper creams and ointment are not labelled with their first and last names. None are accompanied by the medication authorization forms. 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;

A small tie used to keep plastic bags shut was observed on the floor in the infant room. It was picked up immediately. A loose cord was observed in the Developmental Preschool classroom. This was fixed immediately. Plastic gloves and a bag were observed accessible to infants in an unsecured lower cabinet in the infant classroom. Gloves were observed accessible to infants on the infant changing table. Plastic gloves were accessible to children in the toddler room. Plastic gloves were accessible to the children in the DP classroom. The kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained a stove with electric burners. The burners were warm to the touch. This does not appear to be because the burners were on themselves but that the stove was on and warming to 400 degrees. A child could have opened the stove and burned themself. A taller preschool age child could have accessed the temperature control knobs for the burners. A secondary refrigerator/freezer was in the kitchen and accessible to children. The kitchen was locked by the provider within five minutes after a key was located. 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;

A small tie used to keep plastic bags shut was observed on the floor in the infant room. It was picked up immediately. A loose cord was observed in the Developmental Preschool classroom. This was fixed immediately. Plastic gloves and a bag were observed accessible to infants in an unsecured lower cabinet in the infant classroom. Gloves were observed accessible to infants on the infant changing table. Plastic gloves were accessible to children in the toddler room. Plastic gloves were accessible to the children in the DP classroom.

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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;

A small tie used to keep plastic bags shut was observed on the floor in the infant room. It was picked up immediately. A loose cord was observed in the Developmental Preschool classroom. This was fixed immediately. Plastic gloves and a bag were observed accessible to infants in an unsecured lower cabinet in the infant classroom. Gloves were observed accessible to infants on the infant changing table. Plastic gloves were accessible to children in the toddler room. Plastic gloves were accessible to the children in the DP classroom. The kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained a stove with electric burners. The burners were warm to the touch. This does not appear to be because the burners were on themselves but that the stove was on and warming to 400 degrees. A child could have opened the stove and burned themself. A taller preschool age child could have accessed the temperature control knobs for the burners. A secondary refrigerator/freezer was in the kitchen and accessible to children. The kitchen was locked by the provider within five minutes after a key was located. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious

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110-300-0166(3)(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. 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;

Internal gates for Toddler and DP preschool rooms were latched. Gate from Preschool room to Pre-K was latched. These are secondary fire exits for these classrooms. The locks were removed and this licensor observed they had been removed on 04.10.2024. 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;

Disinfectant spray was accessible to children at the diaper table in the toddler room. A gallon of bleach was accessible to children in the unlocked and unsupervised kitchen. It was locked prior to my departure. Disinfectants and cleaners were accessible to children in an unlocked and unsupervised janitor's closet. It was locked prior to my departure. The staff bathroom is not locked when not in use. It contains cleaners, disinfectants and plastic gloves. The fan or ventilation system does not appear to be functioning in the janitor's closet. The acting director indicated that the fan was not working in an adjacent classroom as well. As of 04.09.2024, a contractor to repair this has been contacted. Two storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children. They did not appear clean and sanitary. Toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed accessible to children in Developmental Preschool bathroom and toddler classroom bathrooms.

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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;

Disinfectant spray was accessible to children at the diaper table in the toddler room. A gallon of bleach was accessible to children in the unlocked and unsupervised kitchen. It was locked prior to my departure. Disinfectants and cleaners were accessible to children in an unlocked and unsupervised janitor's closet. It was locked prior to my departure. The staff bathroom is not locked when not in use. It contains cleaners, disinfectants and plastic gloves. The fan or ventilation system does not appear to be functioning in the janitor's closet. The acting director indicated that the fan was not working in an adjacent classroom as well. As of 04.09.2024, a contractor to repair this has been contacted. Two storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children. They did not appear clean and sanitary. Toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed accessible to children in Developmental Preschool bathroom and toddler classroom bathrooms. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious

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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.

Disinfectant spray was accessible to children at the diaper table in the toddler room.

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110-300-0345(5)(c) · An early learning provider must: (c) Actively supervise children when the children: (i) Interact with pets or animals; (ii) Engage in water or sand play; (iii) Play in an area in close proximity to a body of water; (iv) Use a safe route to access an outdoor play area not immediately adjacent to the early learning program; (v) Engage in planned activities in the kitchen; (vi) Ride on public transportation; (vii) Engage in outdoor play; and (viii) During field trips.

Door chimes or alarms were not present or functioning or present on most doors or on any gates. On 04.10.2024 door chimes were still not functioning on two doors.

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110-300-0120(2) · An early learning provider must be excluded from the early learning premises when that provider’s illness or condition poses a risk of spreading a harmful disease or compromising the health and safety of others. The illnesses and conditions that require a staff member to be excluded are pursuant to WAC 110-300-0205.

The Acting Director could not produce verification of MMR vaccination for most employees prior to my departure on 04.05.2024. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0186(1) Serious

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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.

The Acting Director was not able to find an ICP for a child with life threatening food allergies.

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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.

Door chimes or alarms were not present or functioning or present on most doors or on any gates. On 04.10.2024 door chimes were still not functioning on two doors. On 04.05.2024, this licensor observed preschool children and their providers for six minutes on the playground. During that time, two of the providers (Gudiya and Mounika R.)clustered together in one area in conversation with one another. Teena Joy remained on a tablet near the classroom doors, out of view of most of the children. For three full minutes, I observed all three of these persons with their back to a group of 10 children. During this time several of the children were using orange safety cones, at the pointy end, to dig holes in the ground, creating unsafe divets. One individual I believed to be a provider did appear to be circling the playground to provide active supervision. She appeared frustrated by the lack of active supervision being provided by the providers. She encouraged the children playing with the cones to find other fun and engaging activities. I later found out that this person is not a provider at all. She is an ABA therapist for one particular child. On 04.10.2024, this licensor observed several children playing unsupervised outside for four minutes.

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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;

During an inspection on 6.21.2023, this licensor observed a toddler knob on the fire exit door for the Pre-K classroom.

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