• Short Term

  110-300-0345(5)(b) · An early learning provider must: (b) Be able to hear when doors in the immediate area are opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised;

  During multiple onsite visits, a noise mechanism was not observed on classroom emergency exit doors. The center back door emergency exit was propped open; leading to potential hazards including: access construction materials, standing water, the dumpster and parking lot.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;

  During multiple onsite complaint inspections, the back emergency door exit was open/unlatched leading to a pathway to the unsecured storage/ dumpster area. The dumpster storage area fence was unlatched and opened. The adjoining parking lot gate was unlocked. The laundry room storage area door was unlocked. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0215(3)(c) · Medication must be stored and maintained as directed on the packaging or prescription label, including applicable refrigeration requirements. An early learning provider must comply with the following additional medication storage requirements: (i) Medication must be inaccessible to children; (ii) Controlled substances must be locked in a container or cabinet which is inaccessible to children; (iii) Medication must be kept away from food in a separate, sealed container; and (iv) External medication (designed to be applied to the outside of the body) must be stored to provide separation from internal medication (designed to be swallowed or injected) to prevent cross contamination.

  During onsite inspection on 2/26/25, prescription medication was observed in the toddler classroom, on the corner of the counter, in reach of children. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  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.

  Not all food stored appropriately, food was observed not in origin packaging and was not dated and labeled. Infant food observed to be expired. Staff removed expired food from the center and immediately. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0356(10) · When only one center staff is required to care for the only group of children on site for up to an hour at the beginning or end of the day, the center licensee must ensure: (a) That staff member provides an appropriate level of supervision at all times to the children in care; (b) That staff member is free of all other duties while providing care to children; and (c) A second individual with a cleared background check is on site and readily available to respond if needed, or the department approves an alternate plan.

  Three children over 12 months observed to be in the infant room. Center began working with the families to transition children into toddler room immediately after monitor visit. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  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;

  Under sink area in the toddler rooms observed to be accessible to children. Under sink contained hazards, such as plastic bags. Cords observed to be accessible in some areas of the building, multiple cords observed in the schoolage. Outdoor fencing observed to be separated from the ground exposing sharp edges. A piece of siding on the schoolage/preschool playground observed to have sharp jagged edge. Cabinet in schoolage room observed to need repair, including a broken door not on the hinges. Center began corrections of items immediately following visit. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0165(3)(a) · 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: (a) Cuts, abrasions, and punctures. Equipment, materials, and other objects on the premises that have splintered edges, sharp edges, points, protruding nails, bolts, or other dangers must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children;

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0260(1)(b) · 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: (b) Separate and apart from food preparation areas, food items, and food supplies;

  Cleaning chemicals, along with various items (sunscreen, teacher materials, etc.) stored on the counter with food, water cups, and various other food prep supplies throughout the building. Cleaning chemicals and items labeled "Keep outreach out children" observed to be accessible in Preschool 4 and Schoolage bathroom closets. Toilet brushes and plungers observed in some classroom. Cleaning items such as brooms, observed to be accessible to children. Some classrooms have wall securing mechanisms, but they were not observed to be in use. Center staff immediately began making corrections. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  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;

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;

  Cleaning chemicals, along with various items (sunscreen, teacher materials, etc.) stored on the counter with food, water cups, and various other food prep supplies throughout the building. Cleaning chemicals and items labeled "Keep outreach out children" observed to be accessible in Preschool 4 and Schoolage bathroom closets. Toilet brushes and plungers observed in some classroom. Cleaning items such as brooms, observed to be accessible to children. Some classrooms have wall securing mechanisms, but they were not observed to be in use. Center staff immediately began making corrections. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0106(11) · 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 be trained in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (a) Proof of training can be shown with a certification card, certificate, or instructor letter. (b) The first-aid and CPR training and certification must: (i) Be delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or other nationally recognized certification program; (ii) Include child and adult first-aid and CPR; and (iii) Infant first-aid and CPR, if applicable.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0106(10) · Early learning providers who directly care for children must complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries' requirements prior to being granted a license or working with children. This training must be repeated pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries regulations.

  Multiple staff files missing proof of food handlers permits, CPR and First Aid and administrative staff unable to find documentation. Staff observed to be in classrooms alone without their 30 hour initial training. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Long Term

  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.

  MERIT was observed to not be up to date, onsite files were not complete and did no align with and MERIT. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  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;

  Emergency Disaster Plan currently not up to date. Disaster Drills and Fire Drills are not on DCYF form. Fire Drills have recently been complete recently but not consistently for 2024. Center has created a plan to come into compliance. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  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;

  Emergency Disaster Plan currently not up to date. Disaster Drills and Fire Drills are not on DCYF form. Fire Drills have recently been complete recently but not consistently for 2024. Center has created a plan to come into compliance. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0470(4)(c) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (c) Emergency drills must be conducted with a variety of staff and at different times of the day, including in the evening and during overnight hours for early learning programs that care for children during those hours; and

  Emergency Disaster Plan currently not up to date. Disaster Drills and Fire Drills are not on DCYF form. Fire Drills have recently been complete recently but not consistently for 2024. Center has created a plan to come into compliance. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  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).

  Not all child files viewed have complete CIS plan. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (i) Prescription medication. Prescription medication must only be given to the child named on the prescription. Prescription medication must be prescribed by a health care professional with prescriptive authority for a specific child. Prescription medication must be accompanied with medication authorization form that has the medical need and the possible side effects of medication. Prescription medication must be labeled with: (A) A child's first and last name; (B) The date the prescription was filled; (C) The name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; (D) The expiration date, dosage amount, and length of time to give the medication; and (E) Instructions for the administration and storage.

  One child medication observed to no have pharmacy label. Risk WAC/RCW

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  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.

  Multiple staff files missing proof of food handlers permits, CPR and First Aid and administrative staff unable to find documentation. Staff observed to be in classrooms alone without their 30 hour initial training.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0165(3)(a) · 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: (a) Cuts, abrasions, and punctures. Equipment, materials, and other objects on the premises that have splintered edges, sharp edges, points, protruding nails, bolts, or other dangers must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children;

  There is a metal spring coil in the bathroom stall #2 that is detached and sticking out and needs to be fixed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

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

  Toilet brushes, dustpans, brooms were accessible to children in bathroom areas and classroom. Closets in the bathroom areas did not have locks or another way to make it inaccessible to children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Serious

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;

  Toilet brushes, dustpans, brooms were accessible to children in bathroom areas and classroom. Closets in the bathroom areas did not have locks or another way to make it inaccessible to children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(1) Long Term

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Long Term

  110-300-0106(1) · Early learning providers licensed, working, or volunteering in an early learning program before the date this section becomes effective must complete the applicable training requirements of this section within three months of the date this section becomes effective unless otherwise indicated. State or federal rules may require health and safety training described under this chapter to be renewed annually. Early learning providers hired after the date this section becomes effective must complete the training requirements of subsections (4) through (10) of this section within three months of the date of hire and prior to working in an unsupervised capacity with children.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0106(3) · License applicants, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, lead teachers, assistant teachers, and aides must complete the child care basics training as approved or offered by the department: (a) Prior to being granted a license; (b) Prior to working unsupervised with children; or (c) Within three months of the date this section becomes effective if already employed or being promoted to a new role.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H. Many staff have not updated annual BBP training. Expired FA/CPR dates for M.Q., M.H. and M.S. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(8) Short Term

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  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. 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.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H. Many staff have not updated annual BBP training. Expired FA/CPR dates for M.Q., M.H. and M.S. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  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.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H. Many staff have not updated annual BBP training. Expired FA/CPR dates for M.Q., M.H. and M.S.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0106(10) · Early learning providers who directly care for children must complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries' requirements prior to being granted a license or working with children. This training must be repeated pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries regulations.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H. Many staff have not updated annual BBP training. Expired FA/CPR dates for M.Q., M.H. and M.S. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(11) Short Term

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0106(11) · 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 be trained in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (a) Proof of training can be shown with a certification card, certificate, or instructor letter. (b) The first-aid and CPR training and certification must: (i) Be delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or other nationally recognized certification program; (ii) Include child and adult first-aid and CPR; and (iii) Infant first-aid and CPR, if applicable.

  One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0356(6) · A center licensee may combine children of different age groups for periods of no more than the first two hours of the day or the last two hours of the day, not to exceed two hours in any given day, provided the staff-to-child ratio and group size designated for the youngest child in the mixed group are maintained.

  One Staff combined a toddler and preschool child in the middle of the day, on the toddler side of the play yard. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious 07/12/2023

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0166(3)(a) · 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. To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, the early learning provider 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 Waddler and a Preschool room had special locks installed on the main classroom door and a side exit door. These require special knowledge to open it and do not open automatically. These are considered exit doors so cannot be locked from the inside when the center is operating.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Short Term

  110-300-0146(1) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing.

  The 3-5 yo climber states clearly it is intended for use by 3-5 year old children. The school age children are climbing on it simultaneously and using the climber which is not manufactered for this age group. There is a short slide/climber on the toddler play yard that did not have a 6 ft fall zone. The jeep climber and larger 3-5 yo climber did not have a 6 ft fall zone. The other large 3-5 yo climber was too close to a boat and did not have a 6 ft fall zone. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0345(5)(c) Serious

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Serious

  110-300-0345(5)(c) · 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. An early learning provider must: (c) Actively supervise children when the children: (i) Interact with pets or animals; (ii) Engage in water or sand play; (iii) Play in an area in close proximity to a body of water; (iv) Use a safe route to access an outdoor play area not immediately adjacent to the early learning program; (v) Engage in planned activities in the kitchen; (vi) Ride on public transportation; (vii) Engage in outdoor play; and (viii) During field trips.

  The teacher on the play yard appeared to be talking on the phone and standing several feet away, looking at the multiple school agers standing and playing on the 3-5 yo climber. This does not appear to be active supervision.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

Disposition: 2 valid issue(s)