110-300-0115(1) · An early learning provider must establish a records system for themselves, household members, staff, and volunteers that complies with the requirements of this chapter. Early learning program staff records must be: (a) Verified by the licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor; (b) Entered and maintained in the electronic workforce registry, if applicable. Paper records may be discarded once entered into the electronic workforce registry and confirmed by the department; (c) Updated to delete staff names from the electronic workforce registry when no longer employed at the early learning program; and (d) Kept on-site or in the program's administrative office in a manner that allows the department to review the records.

The licensee has not created a staff file for her high school age daughter who is serving as an Aide. Her daughter's employment was not entered on the licensee's facility page, nor was she entered as a household member previously. (This was corrected today with my assistance). The daughter's CPR and BBP was not entered in MERIT. (This was also corrected today) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0115(2) · Records for each early learning provider and staff member must include: (a) First and last name; (b) Date of birth; (c) Job title; (d) First and last day of employment, if applicable; (e) Proof of professional credentials, requirements, and training for each early learning staff member, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0100 through 110-300-0110;

The licensee has not created a staff file for her high school age daughter who is serving as an Aide. Her daughter's employment was not entered on the licensee's facility page, nor was she entered as a household member previously. (This was corrected today with my assistance). The daughter's CPR and BBP was not entered in MERIT. (This was also corrected today) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0115(3) · A licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor must maintain the following records for each early learning provider and program staff in a confidential manner. These records must be reviewable by the department and must include at a minimum: (a) A copy of current government issued photo identification; (b) Emergency contact information; (c) Completed employment application or resume; (d) Annual observation, evaluation, and feedback information; (e) The licensee’s Social Security Number, Federal EIN, or a written document stating the licensee does not possess either; and (f) Immunization records including exemption documents (center early learning programs only.)

The licensee has not created a staff file for her high school age daughter who is serving as an Aide. Her daughter's employment was not entered on the licensee's facility page, nor was she entered as a household member previously. (This was corrected today with my assistance). The daughter's CPR and BBP was not entered in MERIT. (This was also corrected today)

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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;

The applicant had primary fire exit door knobs covered with toddler knob covers. She intended to lock deadbolts and turn tab on doorknob to locked position durin child care hours. The toddler knob covers were removed prior to my departure. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0115(1) · An early learning provider must establish a records system for themselves, household members, staff, and volunteers that complies with the requirements of this chapter. Early learning program staff records must be: (a) Verified by the licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor; (b) Entered and maintained in the electronic workforce registry, if applicable. Paper records may be discarded once entered into the electronic workforce registry and confirmed by the department; (c) Updated to delete staff names from the electronic workforce registry when no longer employed at the early learning program; and (d) Kept on-site or in the program's administrative office in a manner that allows the department to review the records.

The applicant completed an Affidavit regarding her high school diploma and reports she communicated with MERIT regarding this. However, MERIT does not reflect that the affidavit has been accepted as verification of minimum education. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0130(4) · A family home licensee must provide a signed and dated declaration form annually stating that the early learning program meets any of the following requirements, if applicable, in unlicensed space: (a) Furnace area safety, or smoke or carbon monoxide detector requirements pursuant to WAC 110-300-0170(3); (b) Guns, weapons, or ammunition storage pursuant to WAC 110-300-0165(2)(e); (c) Medication storage pursuant to WAC 110-300-0215; (d) Refrigerator or freezer pursuant to WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d); or (e) Storage areas that contain chemicals, utility sinks, or wet mops pursuant to WAC 110-300-0260; or (f) Swimming pools under WAC 110-300-0175.

The applicant completed the Declaration form in her last application period but neither she nor I could locate it today. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0200(1) · Early learning providers must comply with the following handwashing procedures or those defined by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and children should strongly be encouraged to: (a) Wet hands with warm water; (b) Apply soap to the hands; (c) Rub hands together to wash for at least twenty seconds; (d) Thoroughly rinse hands with water; (e) Dry hands with a paper towel, single-use cloth towel, or air hand dryer; (f) Turn water faucet off using a paper towel or single-use cloth towel unless it turns off automatically; and (g) Properly discard paper single-use cloth towels after each use.

The posted handwashing steps in the bathroom do not inclue the final step which is to turn the water fauced off using a paper towel. The applicant had multiple bottles of hand sanitizer accessible to children and planned to encourage them to use it freely. It was made inaccessible prior to my departure. 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;

The provider had Clorox bleach wipes accessible to children. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure.

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