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;

110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensee had several plastic bags accessible under bathroom, three plastic bags in the hallway area accessible. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0215(3)(c) · Medication must be stored and maintained as directed on the packaging or prescription label, including applicable refrigeration requirements. An early learning provider must comply with the following additional medication storage requirements: (i) Medication must be inaccessible to children; (ii) Controlled substances must be locked in a container or cabinet which is inaccessible to children; (iii) Medication must be kept away from food in a separate, sealed container; and (iv) External medication (designed to be applied to the outside of the body) must be stored to provide separation from internal medication (designed to be swallowed or injected) to prevent cross contamination.

110-300-0215(3)(c) Licensee had Vicks medication accessible in the hallway, this medication was removed and made inaccessible on this site visit. 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.

110-300-0260(5) Licensee has a plunger accessible under the bathroom sink.

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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.

0145(8) outdoor play area - back fence height is 44 inches and has gaps greater than 3.5 inches. At the front - left side there is a wooden gate has a gap greater than 3.5 inches. By the garden session there are a bench and soil table near the fence; height is 31 inches. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term 11/13/2023

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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; 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.

0165(2)(c) in the science/art room, an electrical cable is accessible to childcare children inside a box. In the large pre-school room, an phone charger cable is not secure and long enough that can form a loop around a child's neck. 0165(3)(a) in the outdoor play, the soil table has two small screws and in the pathway to the outdoor a mirror is accessible to childcare children. 0165(3)(f) in the large pre-school room, art supplies shelf is not secure to the wall and three medium flowerpots on top of the shelves; in the science/art room, a medium flowerpot is on top of the shelf; and outdoor area, the large canopy is not anchored to the ground; all these items have potential to fall on childcare children. 0165(3)(g) in the science/art room has two shelves with chipping paint; in the large pre-school room has three shelves in the block area with chipping paint; in the literacy room, blue paint wall has some chipping paint, broken chair and shelf has tape residue, in the jumping room has wall paper is peeling; in the pathway going to the outdoor space, the carpet is peeling and a broken bike; and in the outdoor, the concrete wall has a small hole, playhouse has a broken board, the purple arch has flaking paint, two carpets were wore out around the edges and four tires were accessible to childcare children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(3)(f) Short Term 11/13/2023

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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) in the science/art room, an electrical cable is accessible to childcare children inside a box. In the large pre-school room, an phone charger cable is not secure and long enough that can form a loop around a child's neck. 0165(3)(a) in the outdoor play, the soil table has two small screws and in the pathway to the outdoor a mirror is accessible to childcare children. 0165(3)(f) in the large pre-school room, art supplies shelf is not secure to the wall and three medium flowerpots on top of the shelves; in the science/art room, a medium flowerpot is on top of the shelf; and outdoor area, the large canopy is not anchored to the ground; all these items have potential to fall on childcare children.

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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) in the science/art room, an electrical cable is accessible to childcare children inside a box. In the large pre-school room, an phone charger cable is not secure and long enough that can form a loop around a child's neck. 0165(3)(a) in the outdoor play, the soil table has two small screws and in the pathway to the outdoor a mirror is accessible to childcare children. 0165(3)(f) in the large pre-school room, art supplies shelf is not secure to the wall and three medium flowerpots on top of the shelves; in the science/art room, a medium flowerpot is on top of the shelf; and outdoor area, the large canopy is not anchored to the ground; all these items have potential to fall on childcare children. 0165(3)(g) in the science/art room has two shelves with chipping paint; in the large pre-school room has three shelves in the block area with chipping paint; in the literacy room, blue paint wall has some chipping paint, broken chair and shelf has tape residue, in the jumping room has wall paper is peeling; in the pathway going to the outdoor space, the carpet is peeling and a broken bike; and in the outdoor, the concrete wall has a small hole, playhouse has a broken board, the purple arch has flaking paint, two carpets were wore out around the edges and four tires were accessible to childcare children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious 10/31/2023

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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;

0166(3)(a) the entrance and backdoor that are emergency exits need to be unlocked for the inside during childcare hours; during the onsite visit teacher unlocked the emegency backdoor exit = corrected during the on-site visit on 10/31/2023. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0345(3) Short Term 11/06/2023

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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.

0345(3) in the science/art room, the third door to unlicensed area is unlocked during childcare hours and accessible to childcare children; this door needs to be locked and inaccessible to childcare children.

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