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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;

There was a mop and bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen. Risk WAC/RCW

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.

According to MERIT, one employee (CRC) has not completed blood borne pathogen training. She can complete it online and input the completed date into MERIT. There are a number of employees (LA, SFS, GFO, MGC, CH, and LLE) who have expired or have not taken CPR/First Aid. It needs to cover infants through adult ages and be done in person for the hands on component of both CPR/First Aid. Once completed (or if already done), these trainings need to be entered into MERIT separately for both CPR and First Aid. There are employees (LA, JF, GFO, MGC, CH, LLE, and CRC) who are required to take the 30 hours Child Care Basics who have not completed it. Safe sleep training have not been completed by a number of employees (LA, MA, VA, CDG, SFS, JF, GFO, MGC, CH, LLE, and CRC). Any employee who ever works with infants needs to take this training every 12 months. Risk WAC/RCW

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.

According to MERIT, one employee (CRC) has not completed blood borne pathogen training. She can complete it online and input the completed date into MERIT. There are a number of employees (LA, SFS, GFO, MGC, CH, and LLE) who have expired or have not taken CPR/First Aid. It needs to cover infants through adult ages and be done in person for the hands on component of both CPR/First Aid. Once completed (or if already done), these trainings need to be entered into MERIT separately for both CPR and First Aid.

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.

One playground had sand mixed in with some old wood chips. The sand needs to be removed and new wood chips need to be purchased so that there is a minimum of 9 inches of wood chips under all climbing equipment. Staff needs to supervise children appropriately so sand is not mixed with the wood chips.

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.

There are a number of staff that have not completed their BBP training or their CPR has expired. BBP is now an annual requirement. Additionally, there are staff that have expired food handler's permits and expired safe sleep training. Trainings need to be completed and uploaded to MERIT if applicable.