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. The high chair needs more cleaning and disinfecting because there was residue on the surfaces. 2. The surface of the refrigerator had residue on it. 3. The diaper changing pad has not been cleaned or sanitized between use (underneath). 4. Some of the chairs children use for eating have residue on the surfaces. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0197(4) Short Term

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110-300-0197(4) · 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. 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.

1. Cleaning supplies were stored in the same pantry as food. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0145(11) Short Term

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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.

1. The front and back gates are not latching/locking. 2. The emergency exit pathway in the outdoor area is partially blocked with a table, chairs and an inflatable equipment. 3. There is a lack of shade in some areas of the outdoor play area. 4. The front gate has a gap wider than 3.5 inches. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0145(3) Short Term

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110-300-0145(3) · An early learning program must have shaded areas in outdoor play space provided by trees, buildings, or shade structures.

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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.

1. The front and back gates are not latching/locking. 2. The emergency exit pathway in the outdoor area is partially blocked with a table, chairs and an inflatable equipment. 3. There is a lack of shade in some areas of the outdoor play area. 4. The front gate has a gap wider than 3.5 inches. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(4) Serious

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110-300-0260(4) · Family home providers must store and maintain chemicals and wet mops in a manner that minimizes the buildup of odors, fumes, or other hazards.

1. The wet mop was stored in the pantry where food is stored.

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110-300-0165(2)(b) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (b) Eliminating and not using in the licensed space, pursuant to RCW 43.216.380, any window blinds or other window coverings with pull cords or inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children; (i) Window blinds and other window coverings that have been manufactured or properly retrofitted in a manner that eliminates the formation of loops posing a risk of strangulation are allowed; and (ii) A window covering must not be secured to the frame of a window or door used as an emergency exit in a way that would prevent the window or door from opening easily;

1. There is a window in the kitchen accessible to children which has cords capable of forming loops. 2. Glass doors do not have stickers, art work or other mediums at children's eye level. 3. Outdoor fences are made of wood and are raw and have splinters. 4. In the outdoor area there are uneven cement edges, wich need steps and there are are tripping hazards (Play Area and Emergency Exit Pathway).

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110-300-0175(2) · Hot tubs and similar equipment must be made inaccessible by using a physical barrier with a locking mechanism.

1. A hot tub does not have working locking mechanisms and has large gaps on the floor which are accessible. 2. A simming pool is accessible to children because fence slats are wider than 3.5 inches. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0175(1) Immediate 12/15/2023

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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. A hot tub does not have working locking mechanisms and has large gaps on the floor which are accessible. 2. A simming pool is accessible to children because fence slats are wider than 3.5 inches.

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