110-300-0105(2) · Early learning providers and household members in a family home early learning program must complete and pass a department background check, pursuant to chapter 110-06 WAC.

The Assistant teacher's background clearance was withdrawn on 06.28.2024. She left immediately. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

Gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching. It was observed ajar when I arrived. The spring is no longer attached to the gate. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0115(3) · A licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor must maintain the following records for each early learning provider and program staff in a confidential manner. These records must be reviewable by the department and must include at a minimum: (a) A copy of current government issued photo identification; (b) Emergency contact information; (c) Completed employment application or resume; (d) Annual observation, evaluation, and feedback information; (e) The licensee’s Social Security Number, Federal EIN, or a written document stating the licensee does not possess either; and (f) Immunization records including exemption documents (center early learning programs only.)

Assistant Nahida Sahak reports she has a bachelor's degree but this is not verified by MERIT, nor is it in her paper file. Her file does not note her first date of employment or job title. Her file does not include a completed employmenteducation or resume. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0240(2)(b) · (b) An early learning provider must have at least twenty-four inches of moisture resistant and cleanable material or barrier around sinks, drinking fountains, and toilets.

There is a rug in the bathroom less than 24 inches from the sink.

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110-300-0145(6) · Licensed outdoor play areas must be enclosed with a fence or barrier that is intended to prevent children from exiting and discourages climbing. If the outdoor play area is enclosed by a barrier that is not a fence, the barrier may be a wall constructed with brick, stone, or a similar material.

There is no gate that is self-closing and self-latching. Lower, rear patio where parents enter has portions accessible to children that are unsafe and easily climbed. Applicant has fencing available but has not put it up yet. The outdoor play materials are adequate for 2 - 3 toddlers or pre-school children but not for age and number of children she would like to serve. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date

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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;

This licensor found two screws accessible to children, one indoor, and one outdoor, when inspecting the space today. Plastic bags were accessible to children on the diaper changing table. The applicant had placed one crib under a window in the infant/toddler room. The washing machine/dryer is accessible to children in an unlocked/secured storage closet. There is one window in the main child care room and the applicant has blocked the natural light from this room with a curtain. The stairs to the outdoor play area do not have a handrail. Although the outlets are TR type, the applicant has placed outlet covers (choking hazards) in the outlets. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 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;

This licensor found two screws accessible to children, one indoor, and one outdoor, when inspecting the space today. Plastic bags were accessible to children on the diaper changing table. The applicant had placed one crib under a window in the infant/toddler room.

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110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · For family home early learning programs: (c) Any window used as an emergency exit window must: (i) Remain unlocked during operating hours except that a manufacturer-installed latch may remain latched;

The applicant was not aware that windows needed to be unlocked and easy to open during child care hours. The window in the main child care room was very "sticky" and we could not get it to open to the full position. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious

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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.

The applicant was not aware that windows needed to be unlocked and easy to open during child care hours. The window in the main child care room was very "sticky" and we could not get it to open to the full position. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious

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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;

Bleach water was accessible to children in the bathroom. Toilet brush was accessible to children in the bathroom. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0260(5) Serious

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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.

Bleach water was accessible to children in the bathroom. Toilet brush was accessible to children in the bathroom.

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