• Serious

  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;

  0165(2)(b): Licensor observed window blinds with cords in all rooms of the licensed space that were accessible to children. 0165(2)(c): Licensor observed cords to a fan accessible to children. Licensor observed cords on the counter in the kitchen accessible to children. Licensor observed laptop cords in living room accessible to children. Risk Corrected On Correction Date

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · For family home early learning programs: (c) Any window used as an emergency exit window must: (ii) Be designed to open from the inside of the room without the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge; (iii) Be easy to open to the full position; (iv) Have at least five point seven square feet of open area, except emergency exit windows on the ground floor which must have at least five square feet of open area; (v) Be at least 20 inches wide and at least 24 inches tall when fully opened; (vi) Have an interior sill height no more than 44 inches above the interior floor; and (vii) Have a place to land outside that is no more than 48 inches below the exterior window sill.

Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)