110-300-0150(2) · An early learning provider must ensure a sufficient quantity and variety of materials to engage children in the early learning program, such as arts and crafts supplies, various textured materials, construction materials, manipulative materials, music and sound devices, books, and social living equipment. Materials must: (a) Encourage both active physical play and quiet play activities; (b) Promote imagination and creativity; (c) Promote language development and literacy skills; (d) Encourage social skill development; (e) Promote numeracy (counting and numbers) and spatial ability; (f) Encourage discovery and exploration; and (g) Promote learning skills.

There is an insufficient quantity and variety of learning materials in the Pre-school classroom. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

There is a hole in the fence between the toddler and preschool playground that is larger than three and one half inches. There are exposed roots in the toddler playground which are tripping hazards. There is an exposed root on the former school age playground. There is a hole in the school age playground which looks as if it is due to the presence of a gopher, mole or snake. 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.

There was not nine inches of loose play chips within six feet of slides, climbing walls and steps from climbers on toddler and pre-school playgrounds. 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.

There are several dangling cords accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. A water pump is plugged into an outlet directly next to the sink in the Toddlers room. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

Exit door in infant room was blocked by vinyl sitting cushions. Upon this licensor identifying the violation, the cushions were removed immediately. 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;

Sanitizing spray was accessible to children at diaper changing areas in toddler, two's, and pre-school 2 classrooms. Upon identification of this as a violation, they were made inaccessible immediately. Shaving cream was accessible to children on a window sill in the Pre-school 2 classroom. It was removed immediately, upon identification of this as a violation. The fan or ventilation system in the janitor's closet did not appear to be functional. The room was warm and muggy and no sounds of a fan could be heard. Storage rooms in the Pre-K room were accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

Sanitizing spray was accessible to children at diaper changing areas in toddler, two's, and pre-school 2 classrooms. Upon identification of this as a violation, they were made inaccessible immediately. Shaving cream was accessible to children on a window sill in the Pre-school 2 classroom. It was removed immediately, upon identification of this as a violation. The fan or ventilation system in the janitor's closet did not appear to be functional. The room was warm and muggy and no sounds of a fan could be heard. Storage rooms in the Pre-K room were accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

Door chimes were not on and active in the twos and Pre-K rooms. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0186(1) · An early learning provider must obtain written instructions (the individual care plan) from the child's health care provider and parent or guardian when caring for a child with a known food allergy or special dietary requirement due to a health condition. The individual care plan pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300 must: (a) Identify foods that must not be consumed by the child and steps to take in the case of an unintended allergic reaction; (b) Identify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods; and (c) Provide a specific treatment plan for the early learning provider to follow in response to an allergic reaction. The specific treatment plan must include the: (i) Names of all medication to be administered; (ii) Directions for how to administer the medication; (iii) Directions related to medication dosage amounts; and (iv) Description of allergic reactions and symptoms associated with the child's particular allergies.

Individual Care Plans used by the company do not have an area/space in which to identify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods. Risk WAC/RCW

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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).

One of five staff files reviewed show that the staff person's First Aid and CPR expired in July 2024. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0120(2) · An early learning provider must be excluded from the early learning premises when that provider’s illness or condition poses a risk of spreading a harmful disease or compromising the health and safety of others. The illnesses and conditions that require a staff member to be excluded are pursuant to WAC 110-300-0205.

The Director was unable to locate two person's verification of MMR.

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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.

Two staff persons do not have current Safe Sleep training. They were not working in the infant room. The Director could not locate one staff person's food handler's permit. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

Two staff persons do not have current Safe Sleep training. They were not working in the infant room. The Director could not locate one staff person's food handler's permit. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0115(2) · Records for each early learning provider and staff member must include: (a) First and last name; (b) Date of birth; (c) Job title; (d) First and last day of employment, if applicable; (e) Proof of professional credentials, requirements, and training for each early learning staff member, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0100 through 110-300-0110;

First date of employment was missing from four of five staff files reviewed.

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110-300-0120(2) · An early learning provider must be excluded from the early learning premises when that provider’s illness or condition poses a risk of spreading a harmful disease or compromising the health and safety of others. The illnesses and conditions that require a staff member to be excluded are pursuant to WAC 110-300-0205.

One provider does not have verification of MMR vaccination in her file and has been employed since April of 2023. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0170(2) Short Term

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110-300-0170(2) · An early learning provider must arrange for a fire safety inspection annually. A provider must arrange a fire safety inspection with a local government agency. If a local government agency is not available to conduct a fire safety inspection, a provider must inspect for fire safety using the state fire marshal form.

Provider was unable to verify if annual fire inspection has occurred or been requested.

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110-300-0106(4) · Early learning providers must complete the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section. Training must include the prevention of child abuse and neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020 and mandatory reporting requirements under RCW 26.44.030.

One provider's food handler's permit could not be verified and she engages in serving children food. Two provider do not have verification of Child Care Basics and have been employed longer than three months. One provider does not have verification of any training requirements and has been employed since April 2023. Five providers do not have verification of current Safe Sleep training. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(8) Short Term

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110-300-0186(1) · An early learning provider must obtain written instructions (the individual care plan) from the child's health care provider and parent or guardian when caring for a child with a known food allergy or special dietary requirement due to a health condition. The individual care plan pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300 must: (a) Identify foods that must not be consumed by the child and steps to take in the case of an unintended allergic reaction; (b) Identify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods; and (c) Provide a specific treatment plan for the early learning provider to follow in response to an allergic reaction. The specific treatment plan must include the: (i) Names of all medication to be administered; (ii) Directions for how to administer the medication; (iii) Directions related to medication dosage amounts; and (iv) Description of allergic reactions and symptoms associated with the child's particular allergies.

One child's Individual Care Plan does not identify foods that can subsitute for allergenic foods. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) Serious

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110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · 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 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.

Medication authorization forms do not accompany diaper creams and ointments in toddler and infant classrooms. Epi pen in a "Grab n Go" backpack was stored on a hook at child level/accessible in the Preschool 2 classroom. It was made inaccessible to children prior to my departure. 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;

Plastic bags and gloves were observed to be accessible to children in Two's classroom at diaper changing station/table. These were removed upon this licensor's request. 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;

Clleaner and sanitizing spray were accessible to children on the diaper changing table in the Toddlers classroom. This was removed immediately upon the licensor's request.

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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.

Medication authorization forms do not accompany diaper creams and ointments in toddler and infant classrooms. Epi pen in a "Grab n Go" backpack was stored on a hook at child level/accessible in the Preschool 2 classroom. It was made inaccessible to children prior to my departure. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 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.

Clleaner and sanitizing spray were accessible to children on the diaper changing table in the Toddlers classroom. This was removed immediately upon the licensor's request. A toilet plunger was stored directly next to the toilet, and accessible to children in one of the Preschool 2 bathrooms. A toilet brush was also stored directly next to the toilet in one of the Preschool 2 bathrooms. These were removed immediately upon the licensor's request. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0345(3) Short Term

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110-300-0106(8) · 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. 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.

One provider's food handler's permit could not be verified and she engages in serving children food. Two provider do not have verification of Child Care Basics and have been employed longer than three months. One provider does not have verification of any training requirements and has been employed since April 2023. Five providers do not have verification of current Safe Sleep training. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0120(2) Serious

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An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment looking and listening for both verbal and nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; (b) Visibly checking children on many occasions with little time in between; (c) Positioning him or herself to supervise all areas accessible to children; (d) Attending to children and being aware of what children are doing at all times; (e) Being available and able to promptly assist or redirect a child as necessary; and (f) Considering the following when deciding whether increased supervision is needed: (i) Ages of children; (ii) Individual differences and abilities of children; (iii) Layout of the indoor and outdoor licensed space and play area; (iv) The risk associated with the activities children are engaged in; and (v) Any nearby hazards including those in the licensed or unlicensed space.

Two children seated at a table waiting for lunch in the Preschool 2 classroom at a table were arguing. One child hit his peer with a toy. A provider intervened and appeared to tell the child to not hit his peer. She then turned her back to return to sanitizing a table for lunch. The child then hit his peer repeatedly with the toy. The other child exclaimed in surprise. She did not appear to notice, or was ignoring this, although she was less than 7 feet away. Acting Director Bailey Ellis, who was accompanying this licensor, then asked her to have the children sit separately. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(2) Long Term

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110-300-0100(2) · Center early learning program licensees must meet the requirements of a center director, listed in subsection 3 of this section, or hire a center director who meets the qualifications prior to being granted an initial license. Center licensees who fulfill the role of center director in their early learning program must complete all trainings and requirements for center directors.

Two persons who have been employed for longer than three months do not have verification of completion of Child Care Basics. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(1) Long Term

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110-300-0106(1) · 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. 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 provider's food handler's permit could not be verified and she engages in serving children food. Two provider do not have verification of Child Care Basics and have been employed longer than three months. One provider does not have verification of any training requirements and has been employed since April 2023. Five providers do not have verification of current Safe Sleep training. 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.

One provider's food handler's permit could not be verified and she engages in serving children food. Two provider do not have verification of Child Care Basics and have been employed longer than three months. One provider does not have verification of any training requirements and has been employed since April 2023. Five providers do not have verification of current Safe Sleep training. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(3) Short Term

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110-300-0106(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. 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 provider's food handler's permit could not be verified and she engages in serving children food. Two provider do not have verification of Child Care Basics and have been employed longer than three months. One provider does not have verification of any training requirements and has been employed since April 2023. Five providers do not have verification of current Safe Sleep training. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(4) Serious

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110-300-0470(1) · An early learning provider must have and follow a written emergency preparedness plan. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the department prior to when changes are made. Emergency preparedness plans must: (a) Be designed to respond to fire, natural disasters, and other emergencies that might affect the early learning program; (b) Be specific to the early learning program and able to be implemented during hours of operation; (c) Address what the provider would do if the provider has an emergency and children may be left unsupervised; (d) Address what the early learning program must do if parents are not able to get to their children for up to three days; (e) Must follow requirements in chapter 212-12 WAC , Fire marshal standards, as now or hereafter amended and the state fire marshal's office requirements if a center early learning program; (f) Be reviewed at program orientation, annually with all early learning program staff with documented signatures, and when the plan is updated; (g) Be reviewed with parents or guardians when a child is enrolled and when the plan is updated.

The Emergency Plan does not address what would happen if parents could not pick up their children for three days with regards to a three day supply of food, water and medication for children and staff. She does not have a three day supply of food and water. The plan does not describe HOW parents will be contacted after emergencies end. It does say that parents will be contacted. The plan does not list all items that are to be taken when evacuation occurs. There were multiple emergency plans on site and it is possible that the Center has a plan that meets requirements and that could not be verified today. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0470(2) Short Term

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110-300-0470(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. The written emergency preparedness plan must cover at a minimum: (a) Disaster plans, including fires that may require evacuation: (i) An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs as described in WAC 51-51-0326; (ii) Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911; (iii) Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency; (iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; (v) Where the alternate evacuation location is; (vi) What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable; (vii) How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; (viii) How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and (ix) How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event; (b) Earthquake procedures including: (i) What a provider will do during an earthquake; (ii) How a provider will account for all children; and (iii) How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. (c) Public safety related lockdown scenarios where an individual at or near an early learning program is harming or attempting to harm others with or without a weapon. This plan must include lockdown of the early learning program or shelter-in-place steps including: (i) How doors and windows will be secured to prevent access, if needed; and (ii) Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program; (d) How parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends.

The Emergency Plan does not address what would happen if parents could not pick up their children for three days with regards to a three day supply of food, water and medication for children and staff. She does not have a three day supply of food and water. The plan does not describe HOW parents will be contacted after emergencies end. It does say that parents will be contacted. The plan does not list all items that are to be taken when evacuation occurs. There were multiple emergency plans on site and it is possible that the Center has a plan that meets requirements and that could not be verified today.

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