110-300-0197(3) · For all foods offered by the provider or given to an enrolled child by a parent or guardian, the provider must: (a) Provide appropriate refrigeration to preserve foods from spoiling. Foods that may be subject to spoiling include, but are not limited to, meats, cooked potatoes, cooked legumes, cooked rice, sprouts, cut melons, cut cantaloupes, milk, and cheese; and (b) Refrigerate foods requiring refrigeration at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and freeze foods required to be frozen at 10 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

110-300-0197(3): No thermometers were observed in the refrigerator to monitor its temperature. 110-300-0197(4)(f): Raw meat was stored on the bottom shelf alongside fruits. 110-300-0197(4)(a): The food stored in non-original/original containers that was opened was missing labels indicating the date it was opened. Risk

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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.

110-300-0197(3): No thermometers were observed in the refrigerator to monitor its temperature. 110-300-0197(4)(f): Raw meat was stored on the bottom shelf alongside fruits. 110-300-0197(4)(a): The food stored in non-original/original containers that was opened was missing labels indicating the date it was opened. 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.

The third step for the bathroom and diaper changing station was labeled as a sanitizer instead of a disinfectant. 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.

The slide was observed positioned on a hard ground surface in the roofed play area designated for younger children. 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;

Plastic bags were observed stored on an open shelf near the diaper changing station, making them accessible to 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;

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110-300-0100(3) · Center directors or assistant directors manage the early learning program and set appropriate program and staff expectations. (a) A center director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) A center director must complete an ECE State Certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026. (B) A center director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program and at least six months of experience in administration or management or a department approved plan. (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105. (v) If a center director does not meet the minimum qualification requirements, the center early learning program must employ an assistant director or program supervisor who meets the minimum qualifications of these positions. (vi) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

The personnel hired as director had not verified their diploma through the Merit electronic workforce system. The "hiring education" and "job role education" requirements are in "action required" status and remain unmet. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0105(3) · Early learning providers, including volunteers and household members in a family home early learning program ages fourteen and over, must provide documentation signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health care professional of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment consisting of: (a) A negative TB symptom screen and negative TB risk assessment; (b) A previous positive FDA approved TB test and a current negative chest radiograph and documentation of clearance to safely work or reside in an early learning program; or (c) A positive symptom screening or a positive risk assessment with documentation of a: (i) Current negative FDA approved TB test; (ii) Previous or current positive FDA approved TB test; and (iii) Current negative chest radiograph and documentation of clearance to safely work or reside in an early learning program.

One teacher working with older children did not have a TB test record in either Merit or the paper files. 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.

110-300-0115(1)(b): The early learning staff records were not updated in the electronic workforce registry (Merit). 110-300-0115(1)(d): The paper files were not organized in a way that allowed the department to verify missing records observed in the electronic workforce system (Merit). 110-300-0115(2): The records for each early learning provider and staff member did not include proof of training requirements. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0470(4)(a) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (a) Fire and evacuation drill once each calendar month;

110-300-0470(4)(a): The fire drill for July was not conducted as observed.

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110-300-0470(4)(d) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (d) Drills must be recorded on a department form and include: (i) The date and time of the drill; (ii) The number of children and staff who participated; (iii) The length of the drill; and (iv) Notes about how the drill went and how it may be improved.

110-300-0470(4)(a): The fire drill for July was not conducted as observed. 110-300-0470(d): The recorded fire drills were missing notes on the drill's execution and potential improvements.

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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.

There is no qualified person listed in Merit with their education confirmed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(3) Short Term 01/04/2024

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110-300-0100(3) · 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. Center directors or assistant directors manage the early learning program and set appropriate program and staff expectations. (a) A center director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) A center director must complete an ECE State Certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026. (B) A center director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program and at least six months of experience in administration or management or a department approved plan. (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105. (v) If a center director does not meet the minimum qualification requirements, the center early learning program must employ an assistant director or program supervisor who meets the minimum qualifications of these positions. (vi) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

The directors, Maryna Mysko and Oksana Drach do not show any education listed in Merit.

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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).

Mariia Balahura and Oksana Drach do not have their first aid/ cpr training in Merit. The first aid kit did not have a triangular bandage in it. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(3) Short Term

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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.

There was an over the counter cream in the diaper area in the toddler room without a name on it and the cream is expired. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious

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110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · 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. 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 dome climber on the preschool playground is not secured per the manufacture's guidelines and doesn't have the proper six foot fall zone. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious

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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;

There are plastic bags accessible on the changing table. There is a cabinet in the toddler room that is not sequred to the wall and it wasn't closed and there are items that state keep out of reach of children in the cabinet. The springs on the bouncy horse outside are potential pinching hazards. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious

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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 exit doors were locked from the inside.

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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.

The exit doors were locked from the inside. There is a wooden half door that is locked and blocks the emergency exit in the toddler room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0230(1) Short Term

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110-300-0100(3) · 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. Center directors or assistant directors manage the early learning program and set appropriate program and staff expectations. (a) A center director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) A center director must complete an ECE State Certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026. (B) A center director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE State Certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program and at least six months of experience in administration or management or a department approved plan. (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105. (v) If a center director does not meet the minimum qualification requirements, the center early learning program must employ an assistant director or program supervisor who meets the minimum qualifications of these positions. (vi) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

The directors, Maryna Mysko and Oksana Drach do not show any education listed in Merit. There is not a program supervisor that has the education requirement in Merit. 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.

The staff member Oksana Drach was preparing meals and does not have a food handlers card documented in Merit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious

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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;

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110-300-0470(4)(a) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (a) Fire and evacuation drill once each calendar month;

Fire and diaster drills are not up to date. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0470(4)(b) Short Term

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110-300-0470(4)(b) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (b) Earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill once every three calendar months;

Fire and diaster drills are not up to date.

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