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Home › WA › Olympia › Cadence Academy Preschool-802
3910 Yelm Highway Se, Olympia WA 98501 · License #907886 · Center · Child Care Center
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110-300-0475(2) · (2) An early learning provider must report by telephone to the listed individuals, department, and other government agencies when the provider knows or has reason to know of an act, event, or occurrence described in (a) through (f) of this subsection. (a) Law enforcement or the department at the first opportunity, but in no case longer than forty-eight hours: (i) The death of a child while in the early learning program's care or the death from injury or illness that may have occurred while the child was in care; (ii) A child's attempted suicide or talk about attempting suicide; (iii) Any suspected physical, sexual or emotional child abuse; (iv) Any suspected child neglect, child endangerment, or child exploitation; (v) A child's disclosure of sexual or physical abuse; or (vi) Inappropriate sexual contact between two or more children. (b) Emergency services (911) immediately, and to the department within twenty-four hours: (i) A child missing from care, triggered as soon as staff realizes the child is missing; (ii) A medical emergency that requires immediate professional medical care; (iii) A child who is given too much of any oral, inhaled, or injected medication; (iv) A child who took or received another child's medication; (v) A fire or other emergency; (vi) Poisoning or suspected poisoning; or (vii) Other dangers or incidents requiring emergency response. (c) Washington poison center immediately after calling 911, and to the department within twenty-four hours: (i) A poisoning or suspected poisoning; (ii) A child who is given too much of any oral, inhaled, or injected medication; or (iii) A child who took or received another child's medication; (iv) The provider must follow any directions provided by Washington poison center. (d) The local health jurisdiction or the department of health immediately, and to the department within twenty-four hours about an occurrence of food poisoning or reportable contagious disease as defined in chapter 246-110 WAC, as now or hereafter amended; (e) The department at the first opportunity, but in no case longer than twenty-four hours, upon knowledge of any person required by chapter 110-06 WAC to have a change in their background check history due to: (i) A pending charge or conviction for a crime listed in chapter 110-06 WAC; (ii) An allegation or finding of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment or exploitation under chapter 26.44 RCW or chapter 388-15 WAC; (iii) An allegation or finding of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult under chapter 74.34 RCW; or (iv) A pending charge or conviction of a crime listed in the director's list in chapter 110-06 WAC from outside Washington state, or a "negative action" as defined in RCW 43.216.010. (f) A child's parent or guardian as soon as possible, but no later than the release of the child at the end of the day, and to the department within twenty-four hours, about using physical restraint on a child as described in WAC 110-300-0335.
Allegation of open roof area in classroom do to roof leak.,The provider did not notify the deparmenbt of the roof leaking in classroom.,Concern of mold from leaking roof.,Allegation that children are occupying a classroom where there is a leaking roof and ceiling tiles taken out leaving the ceiling open in an area of the classroom room.,Alligation of falling hazards from a ceiling in the Hedgehog room after tiles have been removed and a ladder being set up while children are in the room.
Disposition: 5 valid issue(s)
Allegations of bleach on a child's clothing.
Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)
Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)
Disposition: 2 valid issue(s)
Disposition: 1 valid issue(s)
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WAC 110-300-0475(2)(b)(v): The site evacuated children and staff due to a gas leak concern and did not notify the department.
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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.
Staff member M Bowdish-Sheaffer has not completed bodily fluid traning. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0165(2)(c) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, cords, wires, or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck that are not used during supervised early learning program activities;
At the time of the site visit there were two hanging cords dangling down from a shelf in the 4 year old room. The director moved the cords at the time of the site visit.
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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.
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b): The site has playground bark chips for their climbing equipment on the playgrounds and the large playground only measured at 7 inches in depth and the middle one at 6.5 inches in depth and the smaller playground at 6 inches in depth. 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;
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a): At the time of the site visit the bathroom cabinet under the sink in the Forest room and the bathroom cabinet under sink in the Chipmunk room had swifter wet cloths which were accessible to the children. WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b): At the time of the site visit the storage room in the Chipmunk room, Forest room, and the Racoons room were accessible to the 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;
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a): At the time of the site visit the bathroom cabinet under the sink in the Forest room and the bathroom cabinet under sink in the Chipmunk room had swifter wet cloths which were accessible to the children. WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b): At the time of the site visit the storage room in the Chipmunk room, Forest room, and the Racoons room were accessible to the children.
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110-300-0135(2)(a) · Furniture and equipment must be: (a) Maintained in a safe working condition;
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a): At the time of the site visit the following items were seen: Child sized couch and chair peeling/ripped. Hardwood flooring strip coming up on the bathroom floor with a gap of approx. 1-to-1/2-inch wide that has debris trapped in that gap area (Racoon room). Bathroom sink backsplash stripping coming up with a gap of about a half an inch (Raccoon room). Mini frig in the storeroom with a top that has three cracked/broken parts on the top of the frig (is being used to store childcare milk cartons and Philadelphia cream cheese packs in the Racoons room). Child play kitchen sets that are worn, cracked, and molding on the large playground.
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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.
WAC 110-300-0197(4): At the time of the site visit there were some dry bulk foods that were not labeled (cheerios). WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term
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110-300-0165(2)(c) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, cords, wires, or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck that are not used during supervised early learning program activities;
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): At the time of the site visit the Lodge room had Christmas lights in an open storeroom that formed a loop, backpack string the formed a loop hanging down from the lower counter, and a pencil sharpener with a long loose cord that formed a loop and was sitting in an accessible drawer by itself. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d): At the time of the site visit there were plastic garbage bags in the lower cabinet under the sink in the Lodge room, a plastic bag in the storage room which had the door wide open to the chidlren. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): At the time of the site visit there was a rusted white metal rack on the outside of the daycare building wall on the playground; The Lodge room has some cabinet doors that are with holes in them with missing handles and some that have handles dangling down on one side as the other side has come unattached. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
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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;
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): At the time of the site visit the Lodge room had Christmas lights in an open storeroom that formed a loop, backpack string the formed a loop hanging down from the lower counter, and a pencil sharpener with a long loose cord that formed a loop and was sitting in an accessible drawer by itself. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d): At the time of the site visit there were plastic garbage bags in the lower cabinet under the sink in the Lodge room, a plastic bag in the storage room which had the door wide open to the chidlren. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): At the time of the site visit there was a rusted white metal rack on the outside of the daycare building wall on the playground; The Lodge room has some cabinet doors that are with holes in them with missing handles and some that have handles dangling down on one side as the other side has come unattached. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(3)(g) Short Term
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110-300-0165(3)(g) · 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: (g) Equipment in poor condition. Equipment in poor condition (loose parts, rusty parts, flaking paint, or other dangers) must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): At the time of the site visit the Lodge room had Christmas lights in an open storeroom that formed a loop, backpack string the formed a loop hanging down from the lower counter, and a pencil sharpener with a long loose cord that formed a loop and was sitting in an accessible drawer by itself. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d): At the time of the site visit there were plastic garbage bags in the lower cabinet under the sink in the Lodge room, a plastic bag in the storage room which had the door wide open to the chidlren. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): At the time of the site visit there was a rusted white metal rack on the outside of the daycare building wall on the playground; The Lodge room has some cabinet doors that are with holes in them with missing handles and some that have handles dangling down on one side as the other side has come unattached.
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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;
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a): At the time of the site visit there were some Clorox wipes, white board spray, and Febreze spray in the lower cabinet under the Lodge sink in the classroom which was accessible to the children. WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b): At the time of the site visit the storage rooms were accessible to the children in the Chipmunk room, Racoon room, and the Lodge room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Serious
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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;
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a): At the time of the site visit there were some Clorox wipes, white board spray, and Febreze spray in the lower cabinet under the Lodge sink in the classroom which was accessible to the children. WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b): At the time of the site visit the storage rooms were accessible to the children in the Chipmunk room, Racoon room, and the Lodge room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious
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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.
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b): The smaller playground on the end only had 7 inches of wood chips at the time of the site visit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(c) Serious
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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.
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c): At the time of the site visit there were approx. 30+ new child sized wooden chairs that were in stacks of 2 blocking part of the back exit doorway in the Lodge room.
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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.
During a health and safety recheck following a monitoring visit the climbing turtle structure still did not have adequate ground cover
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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.
At the time of the site visit there was a large plastic turtle on the toddler playground that was placed onto of grass/dirt with no ground cover. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious
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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, early learning providers 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 Forest room (5yr olds) exit door was locked from the inside at the time of the site visit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Serious
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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;
The Storage room was accessible to the children in the 3-yr. old room and the Lodge room. The hallway storage room had a lock but it was not latched at the time of the site visit making it accessible to the children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0290(4) Immediate
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110-300-0290(4) · An early learning provider must immediately remove sleeping children from car seats, swings, or similar equipment not designed for sleep unless doing so would put another enrolled child at risk.
At the time of the site visit an infant was seen asleep in a swing and was not removed immediately. Staff did not move the sleeping infant from the swing until the licensor mentioned it.
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