110-300-0225(3) · Pets or other animals that have contact with children must: (a) Have all required vaccinations, pursuant to local and county regulations; (b) Show no signs of illness, disease, worms, or parasites. If these symptoms appear, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space until appropriately treated for the condition; and (c) Be nonaggressive. If the pet or animal exhibits aggressive behavior, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space.

3)a) One of the dogs that has contact with children is overdue for vaccinations. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0106(8) · License applicants and early learning providers licensed to care for infants must complete the safe sleep training as approved or offered by the department. This training must be completed annually and: (a) Prior to being licensed; (b) Prior to caring for infants; or (c) According to subsection (1) of this section.

8) Licensee's infant safe sleep training expired in July 2024. 11) Licensee's CPR and First Aid training expired in April 2024. 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.

8) There are some fence boards that are not in good condition. There is one broken board in the back corner of the fence and another broken board and some broken wooden lattice on the corner fence in the back of the yard. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

3)g) One trike (green in color) had broken plastic on the back fender and a protruding bolt with a missing nut under the bar the seat is attached to. 5)g) A night light was plugged into the electrical outlet in the bathroom, which is near the sink children use to wash their hands. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(5)(g) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (g) Electrical devices accessible to children must not be plugged into an electrical outlet near a water source such as sink, tub, water table, or swimming pool.

3)g) One trike (green in color) had broken plastic on the back fender and a protruding bolt with a missing nut under the bar the seat is attached to.

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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;

3)a) The deadbolt lock was engaged on the front exit door today. This results in the door being locked from the inside, and the lock does not disengage when the door handle is turned so the deadbolt cannot be locked when the early learning program is open. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0210(1)(2) · (1) On or before their children's first day of attending an early learning program, the parents or guardians of enrolled children must give to early learning providers proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC. Early learning providers may accept children without proof of vaccinations or immunity as otherwise indicated in this section. (2) Early learning providers must receive for each enrolled child upon enrollment and annually thereafter, as required by RCW 43.216.690 and WAC 246-105-050: (a) A current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form; (b) A department approved certificate of exemption (COE) form, if applicable; or (c) A current immunization record from the Washington state immunization information system (WA IIS).

2)a)b)c) There are 3 children who have immunization records on file that do not appear to be up to date, missing one or more immunization dates. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0455(2) · An early learning provider must keep daily child attendance records, either in paper or electronic format, for each child (including the children of staff in the program). These records must be easily accessible and kept on-site or in the program's administrative office for department review. These records must clearly document: (a) The name of the child; (b) The date of care; (c) Child arrival and departure times from the early learning program; (d) Signature or electronic signature of parent, guardian or other authorized person at the time of arrival and departure; and (e) A staff signature when a child leaves the early learning program to attend school or participate in off-site activities not offered by the early learning program.

2) Licensee is not recording attendance for her own children. 3) Licensee is not recording staff attendance. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0455(3) · An early learning provider must keep daily staff attendance records for each center classroom or family home program. These attendance records must be on paper or in an electronic format and clearly document: (a) The name of each staff member (including staff assigned to care for children with special needs and one-on-one care) and volunteers; (b) The number of children in each classroom or family home program; (c) The staff-to-child ratio; (d) The date; and (e) Start and end times of the assigned staff or volunteers.

2) Licensee is not recording attendance for her own children. 3) Licensee is not recording staff attendance.

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110-300-0241(6) · Toileting and diaper changing areas including, but not limited to, toilets, counters, sinks, and floors must be cleaned and disinfected daily or more often as needed.

1)a) The table where the children had lunch was not cleaned and sanitized before lunch during the inspection. 1)d) The microwave had a significant accumulation of dried food in it and did not appear to have been cleaned and sanitized daily, or more often, as needed. 6) Toileting and diapering areas are not being cleaned and disinfected daily or more often as required. The toilet was visibly soiled and in need of cleaning during the inspection. The licensee reports that she wipes things down daily but has only been cleaning and disinfecting the bathroom weekly. 7) The licensee sprayed the diapering mat with bleach water labeled as sanitizing solution and did not clean and disinfect the mat until this was discussed. 8) The garbage can in the bathroom and the garbage can in the kitchen were both full to the top this morning and had not been emptied daily as required.

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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) The table where the children had lunch was not cleaned and sanitized before lunch during the inspection. 1)d) The microwave had a significant accumulation of dried food in it and did not appear to have been cleaned and sanitized daily, or more often, as needed. 6) Toileting and diapering areas are not being cleaned and disinfected daily or more often as required. The toilet was visibly soiled and in need of cleaning during the inspection. The licensee reports that she wipes things down daily but has only been cleaning and disinfecting the bathroom weekly. 7) The licensee sprayed the diapering mat with bleach water labeled as sanitizing solution and did not clean and disinfect the mat until this was discussed. 8) The garbage can in the bathroom and the garbage can in the kitchen were both full to the top this morning and had not been emptied daily as required. 10) Moisture resistant flooring in the playroom, kitchen, and bathroom are not being cleaned and sanitized daily as required. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0241(1)(a) Short Term 12/29/2023

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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) The table where the children had lunch was not cleaned and sanitized before lunch during the inspection.

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110-300-0455(3) · An early learning provider must keep daily staff attendance records for each center classroom or family home program. These attendance records must be on paper or in an electronic format and clearly document: (a) The name of each staff member (including staff assigned to care for children with special needs and one-on-one care) and volunteers; (b) The number of children in each classroom or family home program; (c) The staff-to-child ratio; (d) The date; and (e) Start and end times of the assigned staff or volunteers.

3) Licensee is not keeping record of staff attendance. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0470(4)(a) Short Term 12/29/2023

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110-300-0165(2)(a) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (a) Making inaccessible to infants and toddlers any equipment, material, or objects that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. For the purposes of this section, equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less are considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. Small parts from larger equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less, that may become detached from the larger equipment, materials, or object are also considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion;

2)a) There were some art materials accessible to the toddlers today that posed a choking hazard, including small pompoms and other small items. 2)d) There were crayons stored in a plastic ziploc bag that was accessible to children. The bag was not removed from use after this was discussed and the loose plastic bag was out on the table as the child was playing with the crayons. There was also a loose plastic bag sticking out of the trash in the bathroom. 3)e) There are large holes around the yard in the outdoor play area that pose a tripping hazard. 4)c)iii) There is a standing lamp in the playroom that is not anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious 12/29/2023

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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)a) There were some art materials accessible to the toddlers today that posed a choking hazard, including small pompoms and other small items. 2)d) There were crayons stored in a plastic ziploc bag that was accessible to children. The bag was not removed from use after this was discussed and the loose plastic bag was out on the table as the child was playing with the crayons. There was also a loose plastic bag sticking out of the trash in the bathroom. 3)e) There are large holes around the yard in the outdoor play area that pose a tripping hazard. 4)c)iii) There is a standing lamp in the playroom that is not anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(4)(c) Short Term 12/29/2023

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110-300-0165(4)(c) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following requirements: (c) Licensed space lighting. Early learning program space must have natural or artificial light that provides appropriate illumination for early learning program activities and supervision. A provider must comply with all light fixture manufacturers' installation and use requirements. A provider must also ensure compliance with the following requirements: (i) Light fixtures must have shatter-resistant covers or light bulbs; (ii) Lights or light fixtures used indoors must be designed for indoor use only; (iii) Free standing lamps must be attached or secured to prevent tipping; and (iv) Halogen lamps and bulbs are prohibited.

2)a) There were some art materials accessible to the toddlers today that posed a choking hazard, including small pompoms and other small items. 2)d) There were crayons stored in a plastic ziploc bag that was accessible to children. The bag was not removed from use after this was discussed and the loose plastic bag was out on the table as the child was playing with the crayons. There was also a loose plastic bag sticking out of the trash in the bathroom. 3)e) There are large holes around the yard in the outdoor play area that pose a tripping hazard. 4)c)iii) There is a standing lamp in the playroom that is not anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0225(5)(e) Short Term 12/29/2023

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An early learning provider must require: (e) Animal waste to be inaccessible to children;

5)e) Dog feces were observed in the grass in the outdoor play area during the inspection. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious 12/29/2023

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

5) The storage shed in the outdoor play area is not inaccessible to children as the high latch is not working to keep the doors inaccessible. There is a lawn mower and other maintenance equipment stored in the shed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0455(3) Long Term 12/29/2023

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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; 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.

4)a) There is no record of monthly fire and evacuation drills in July, August, September, October, or November 2023 4)b) Only one lockdown drill was documented in 2023, it was in May. There were no other emergency drills documented for earthquake, lockdown, or shelter in place. They are required every three months. 4)d) Licensee reports having completed safety drills but has not recorded the date, time, number of children, length of drill, or notes on how the drill went and how it may be improved on the department form for that purpose. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0470(4)(b) Short Term 12/29/2023

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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;

4)a) There is no record of monthly fire and evacuation drills in July, August, September, October, or November 2023 4)b) Only one lockdown drill was documented in 2023, it was in May. There were no other emergency drills documented for earthquake, lockdown, or shelter in place. They are required every three months. 4)d) Licensee reports having completed safety drills but has not recorded the date, time, number of children, length of drill, or notes on how the drill went and how it may be improved on the department form for that purpose.

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110-300-0225(5)(e) · An early learning provider must require: (e) Animal waste to be inaccessible to children;

(5)(e) There was several dog feces on the grass towards the back of the licensed outdoor area. (5)(f) The rake and bucket used for feces cleanup was in the licensed backyard accessible to children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0460(2) Long Term

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110-300-0460(2) · 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. Each child's enrollment record must include the following: (a) The child's birth date; (b) An enrolled child’s parent or guardian's phone numbers, address, and contact information for reaching the family while the child is in care; (c) Emergency contact information. If no emergency contact is available, a written and signed emergency contact plan may be accepted; (d) Names and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up enrolled children; (e) A plan for special or individual needs of the child, if applicable, including parent or guardian signature, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300; (f) Signed parent or guardian permissions, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0450 as applicable for: (i) Field trips; (ii) Transportation; (iii) Bathing; (iv) Water activities including swimming pools or other bodies of water; and (v) Photo, video, or surveillance activity. (g) The beginning and end enrollment date for children no longer in the early learning program’s care; (h) Physical restraint documentation pursuant to WAC 110-300-0335, if applicable; (i) Expulsion information, documentation, and steps taken to avoid expulsion, if applicable; (j) Termination of services documentation and communication, if applicable; and (k) Notification of child developmental screening information given to the child’s parent or guardian, if applicable.

One child record did not have a start date.

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