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2709 Jahn Ave H07-12, Gig Harbor WA 98335 · License #453584 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0356(5) · In each classroom or well-defined space, the maximum group size and ratio of center staff members to children, including children related to staff or the licensee, must be: (a) Infants (birth through eleven months of age) with a: (i) Maximum group size of eight with a ratio of one staff to four children (1:4); (ii) Maximum group size of nine with a ratio of 1:3; (b) Toddlers (twelve through twenty-nine months of age) with a: (i) Maximum group size of fourteen with a ratio of 1:7; (ii) Maximum group size of fifteen with a ratio of 1:5; (c) Preschoolers (thirty months through six years of age who are not attending kindergarten or elementary school) with a maximum group size of twenty with a ratio of 1:10; and (d) School-age children (5 years through twelve years of age who are enrolled in or attending kindergarten or elementary school) with a maximum group size of thirty with a ratio of 1:15.
While on-site for a monitoring visit recheck, licensor observed a group size of 25 preschool children on one playground.
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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.
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(11) The playground exit gates were not self-closing. (8) Licensor observed a gap of five inches in the fence. 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.
(11) The playground exit gates were not self-closing.
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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
(6)(a)(ii) Several lead teachers do not have hiring education in Merit. (7)(a)(ii) Several assistant teachers do not have hiring education in Merit. 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.
(6)(a)(ii) Several lead teachers do not have hiring education in Merit. (7)(a)(ii) Several assistant teachers do not have hiring education in Merit. Risk WAC/RCW
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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.
There is a small dome climber accessible to the children and not on protective surfacing. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
A fire extinguisher on top of a cabinet was not secured. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0170(3)(i) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (i) Extinguishers. An early learning provider must have and maintain working fire extinguishers that are marked with a minimum rating of 2A:10 BC. (i) Fire extinguishers must be located pursuant to the State Building Code chapter 51-54A WAC, as now and hereafter amended, and must be readily available for use in case of an emergency; (ii) Fire extinguishers must be located on each level of the early learning program space used by children and mounted within seventy-five feet of an exit next to the path of the exit; and (iii) If a fire extinguisher is mounted in a closet, there must be a sign indicating the location of the extinguisher and obstructions must not block access to the closet.
Fire extinguishers do not have service tag and were purchased over one year ago. 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.
(a) Licensor observed food in the refridgerator not in orginal packaging without label and date. Licensor observed several packages of crackers that were not sealed after being opened. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0200(4) · Early learning providers must wash their hands following the handwashing procedures listed above: (a) When arriving at work; (b) After toileting a child; (c) Before and after diapering a child (use a wet wipe in place of handwashing during the middle of diapering if needed); (d) After personal toileting; (e) After attending to an ill child; (f) Before and after preparing, serving, or eating food; (g) Before preparing bottles; (h) After handling raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or fish; (i) Before and after giving medication or applying topical ointment; (j) After handling or feeding animals, handling an animal’s toys or equipment, or cleaning up after animals; (k) After handling bodily fluids; (l) After using tobacco or vapor products; (m) After being outdoors; (n) After gardening activities; (o) After handling garbage and garbage receptacles; and (p) As needed or required by the circumstances.
(4) Licensor observed that staff did not wash hands after diapering, before serving snack, or after being outside. (5) Licensor observed that children did not wash hands upon arrival to the program, before and after eating, or after being outside. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0200(5) · Early learning providers must direct, assist, teach, and coach, children to wash their hands, using the steps listed above: (a) When arriving at the early learning premises; (b) After using the toilet; (c) After diapering; (d) After outdoor play; (e) After gardening activities; (f) After playing with animals; (g) After touching body fluids such as blood or after nose blowing or sneezing; (h) Before and after eating or participating in food activities including table setting; and (i) As needed or required by the circumstances.
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110-300-0241(1)(a) · An early learning provider must develop and follow a cleaning schedule that includes: (a) Food preparation areas, tables and chairs, high chairs, and food service counters, which must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal and snack with single use paper towels or one-time use wiping cloths;
(1)(a) Licensor observed that some tables were not cleaned and sanitized prior to snack. (1)(d) Licensor observed the air fryer and the convection oven were visibly dirty. (1)(f) Licensor observed that the freezer was visibly dirty. (7) The diaper table was not cleaned and disinfected after each use. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0241(7) · Diaper changing tables and changing pads must be cleaned and disinfected between children, even if using a nonabsorbent covering that is discarded after each use.
(1)(a) Licensor observed that some tables were not cleaned and sanitized prior to snack. (1)(d) Licensor observed the air fryer and the convection oven were visibly dirty. (1)(f) Licensor observed that the freezer was visibly dirty.
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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;
(1)(a) Licensor observed hand sanititizer and sunscreen accessible to the children. (2)(a)(b) The fire control closet was not locked. 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;
(1)(a) Licensor observed hand sanititizer and sunscreen accessible to the children. (2)(a)(b) The fire control closet was not locked.
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110-300-0200(5) · Early learning providers must direct, assist, teach, and coach, children to wash their hands, using the steps listed above: (a) When arriving at the early learning premises; (b) After using the toilet; (c) After diapering; (d) After outdoor play; (e) After gardening activities; (f) After playing with animals; (g) After touching body fluids such as blood or after nose blowing or sneezing; (h) Before and after eating or participating in food activities including table setting; and (i) As needed or required by the circumstances.
Children did not wash hands after eating or when arriving to the program. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children due to the broken lock on the diaper table cabinet doors. (3)(f) The sandbox cover was leaning against the wall outside where the children walk to get to the playground. This poses a falling hazard to the children. 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;
Licensor observed bleach spray bottle, first aid kit, diaper cream, and lotions accessible to children due to the broken lock on the diaper table cabinet doors. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0241(7) · Diaper changing tables and changing pads must be cleaned and disinfected between children, even if using a nonabsorbent covering that is discarded after each use.
(1)(g) Licensor observed several very dirty toys accessible to the children. Licensor did not observe staff remove mouthed toys to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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.
Licensor observed several bags of food in the refridgerator and the freezer that were not sealed and not labeled. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children due to the broken lock on the diaper table cabinet doors. (3)(f) The sandbox cover was leaning against the wall outside where the children walk to get to the playground. This poses a falling hazard to the children. 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.
(10) At the time of inspection, all staff had not completed the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training (BBP). (12) At the time of inspection, all staff did not have a current food worker card.
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110-300-0200(4) · Early learning providers must wash their hands following the handwashing procedures listed above: (a) When arriving at work; (b) After toileting a child; (c) Before and after diapering a child (use a wet wipe in place of handwashing during the middle of diapering if needed); (d) After personal toileting; (e) After attending to an ill child; (f) Before and after preparing, serving, or eating food; (g) Before preparing bottles; (h) After handling raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or fish; (i) Before and after giving medication or applying topical ointment; (j) After handling or feeding animals, handling an animal’s toys or equipment, or cleaning up after animals; (k) After handling bodily fluids; (l) After using tobacco or vapor products; (m) After being outdoors; (n) After gardening activities; (o) After handling garbage and garbage receptacles; and (p) As needed or required by the circumstances.
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