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Home › WA › Edmonds › Joyous Town Preschool
8505 240Th St Sw, Edmonds WA 98026 · License #576868 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0100(6) · Lead teachers are responsible for implementing the center or family home early learning program. Lead teachers develop and provide a nurturing and responsive learning environment that meets the needs of enrolled children. (a) A lead teacher must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and (iii) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105
Lead (M.L.) did not have a high school diploma confirmed in MERIT and their dashboard showed them missing hiring requirement. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0100(7) · Assistant teachers help a lead teacher or licensee provide instructional support to children and implement developmentally appropriate programs in center or family home early learning programs. (a) An assistant teacher must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and (iii) Have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026, or within five years of being hired or promoted into this position, whichever occurs later; (iv) Beginning August 1, 2026, an assistant teacher must have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent within five years of being hired or promoted in the position; (v) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; and (vi) Have their professional development progress documented annually.
Assistant (S. T.) did not have a high school diploma confirmed in MERIT and their dashboard showed them missing hiring requirement. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0145(11) · Prior to licensing, exiting mechanisms on gates from a licensed outdoor play area to unlicensed space must be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching mechanism (shuts automatically when released from an individual’s control). A gate that is not an emergency exit must be locked or self-closing and self-latching.
The gate was equipped with a sel-closing mechanism but it was not working and did not shut automaticallhy when released from control. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0230(1) · 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 have a current pediatric and adult first-aid and CPR certificate, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0106 (11).
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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.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. Risk WAC/RCW
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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.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0106(4) · Early learning providers must complete the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section. Training must include the prevention of child abuse and neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020 and mandatory reporting requirements under RCW 26.44.030.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0106(5) · Early learning providers must complete the emergency preparedness training as approved or offered by the department (applicable to the early learning program where they work or volunteer) according to subsection (1) of this section.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0106(7) · Early learning providers must complete the serving children experiencing homelessness training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. Risk WAC/RCW
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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.
There were staff employed longer than three months who did not complete Child Care Basics of DCYF health and safety trainings. There were staff without Safe Sleep, CPR, and first aid certifications. 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.
OTC medication was kept without authorization form and in a space accessible to children. 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.
OTC medication was kept without authorization form and in a space accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0230(1) · 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 have a current pediatric and adult first-aid and CPR certificate, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0106 (11).
A stqff member, K. Yohannes, had expired CPR and first aid and could count in ratio. 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;
Storage closet that contained items labeled "keep out of reach of children" was unlocked and items were accessible to children. 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;
Storage closet that contained items labeled "keep out of reach of children" was unlocked and items were accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0356(3) · A center licensee must not exceed the total capacity or age range stated on the child care license at any time except as provided in this section. All children on the premises, signed in to child care, on an off-site trip from the early learning program, or being transported by the early learning program staff are counted in capacity including the children of staff. (a) A center licensee must receive department approval to care for a child with special needs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300, if the child is older than the maximum age identified on the license. A child with documented special needs may be in care up to age nineteen and must be counted in capacity and staff-to-child ratio. (b) A child with special needs who requires individualized supervision pursuant WAC 110-300-0300 does not count in the staff-to-child ratio. (c) A child who turns thirteen years old permitted by chapter 110-290 WAC must be counted in both capacity and staff-to-child ratio.
There was a staff child over the age range on license at program, due to public school closure.
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110-300-0165(5)(g) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (g) Electrical devices accessible to children must not be plugged into an electrical outlet near a water source such as sink, tub, water table, or swimming pool.
There was hand dryer located in restroom plugged into an electric outlet near a water source. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Serious
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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; 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.
Storage closets were unlocked and inaccessible to 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.
There were staff without food handler permits (N. Nguyen). There were staff without Safe Sleep (N. Nguyen,W. Chen).
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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.
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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.
There was a toilet brush accessible in restroom which provider removed during inspection to make inaccessible. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious
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110-300-0106(4) · Early learning providers must complete the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section. Training must include the prevention of child abuse and neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020 and mandatory reporting requirements under RCW 26.44.030.
There are staff on the staffing plan who do not have training in Blood Borne Pathogens, CPR, first aid, or food handler card. There are staff on the staffing plan who have not completed Child Care Basics yet who do not have training in serving children experiencing homelessness, recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect, and emergency preparedness.
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