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;

0166(3)(a) One of the emergency exit door was locked with a key that required staff to go and find.

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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.

1. Pea gravel in some outdoor play areas is not 9 inches deep. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term 11/06/2023

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110-300-0165(2)(c) · 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: (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;

1. There are a couple of water hoses outside which are hung in a manner which can form a loop around children's necks. 2. There are nails accessible to children on the wall trims in a restroom for children. 3. There are pinching hazards on half-doors of all the classrooms. The half doors open and close and children put their fingers in between the doors and the wall studs. 4. There is a wood cabinet in the Big Bear Room which can fall on children because it is not secure. 5. There are different areas on the inside of classrooms and outside in which the the paint is peeding or sheetrock is damaged and/or peeling. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(3)(g) Short Term 11/06/2023

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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.

1. There are a couple of water hoses outside which are hung in a manner which can form a loop around children's necks. 2. There are nails accessible to children on the wall trims in a restroom for children. 3. There are pinching hazards on half-doors of all the classrooms. The half doors open and close and children put their fingers in between the doors and the wall studs. 4. There is a wood cabinet in the Big Bear Room which can fall on children because it is not secure. 5. There are different areas on the inside of classrooms and outside in which the the paint is peeding or sheetrock is damaged and/or peeling. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(c) Serious 11/06/2023

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110-300-0166(3)(c) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (c) Exit doors must not be partially or entirely blocked.

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110-300-0175(1) · To prevent injury or drowning and ensure the health and safety of children, an early learning provider must comply with the requirements described in this section. (1) The following bodies of water must be inaccessible to children in care by using a physical barrier with a locking mechanism in compliance with WAC 246-260-031(4): (a) Swimming pools when not being used as part of the early learning program; (b) Ponds, lakes, storm retention ponds, ditches, fountains, fish ponds, landscape pools or similar bodies of water; and (c) Uncovered wells, septic tanks, wastewater, wastewater tanks, below grade storage tanks, farm manure ponds, or other similar hazards.

1. There were a few water tables/toys which had water accumulated and were accessible to children in the outdoor play area. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(b) Serious 11/02/2023

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110-300-0260(1)(b) · 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: (b) Separate and apart from food preparation areas, food items, and food supplies;

1. Clorox wipes were accessible to children in the restroom of the Big Bear Classroom. 2. Toilet brushes and pungers were accessible to children in the Cubbies Restroom. 3. Glade Plug Ins oils were accessible to children in the cubbies room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious 11/02/2023

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110-300-0260(5) · 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. Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, toilet plungers, toilet brushes, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.

1. Clorox wipes were accessible to children in the restroom of the Big Bear Classroom. 2. Toilet brushes and pungers were accessible to children in the Cubbies Restroom. 3. Glade Plug Ins oils were accessible to children in the cubbies room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 11/02/2023

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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. Clorox wipes were accessible to children in the restroom of the Big Bear Classroom. 2. Toilet brushes and pungers were accessible to children in the Cubbies Restroom. 3. Glade Plug Ins oils were accessible to children in the cubbies room.

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