110-300-0235(2) · An early learning provider must use a Washington state certified water laboratory accredited by the department of ecology to test the program water supply for lead and copper.' (a) All fixtures used to obtain water for preparing food or infant formula, drinking, or cooking must be tested prior to licensing approval and at least once every six years;' (b) Testing must be done pursuant to current environmental protection agency standards; and' (c) A copy of the water testing results must be kept on the licensed premises or in the program's administrative office.'

Puyallup Learning Center was cited for not having Lead and Copper testing on file during a Monitoring Visit on 07/27. As of 08/29 correction has not been completed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(3)(b) Short Term 10/18/2023

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110-300-0100(3)(b) · 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 assistant director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE state certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) An assistant director working at the time this chapter becomes effective must complete an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the date this section becomes effective; (B) An assistant director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program or two years of experience in administration or management, or a department approved plan; (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; (v) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

Puyallup Learning Center was cited for Assistant Director, Montishia Tretasco, not having education approved in MERIT during a Monitoring Visit on 07/27. As of 08/29 there is no Education pending or submitted in MERIT.

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110-300-0235(2) · An early learning provider must use a Washington state certified water laboratory accredited by the department of ecology to test the program water supply for lead and copper.' (a) All fixtures used to obtain water for preparing food or infant formula, drinking, or cooking must be tested prior to licensing approval and at least once every six years;' (b) Testing must be done pursuant to current environmental protection agency standards; and' (c) A copy of the water testing results must be kept on the licensed premises or in the program's administrative office.'

Provider did not have Lead/Copper water testing on file. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0105(2) Serious 08/28/2023

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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. 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.

Provider had two staff members whose background was listed as "Withdrawn" in MERIT. Hailey Steever and Kirsche LaFarr. Staff members are working under direct supervision of qualified staff until cleared. Provider states backgrounds are "in progress" and fingerprints scheduled. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(3)(b) Short Term 10/18/2023

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110-300-0100(3)(b) · An assistant director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE state certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) An assistant director working at the time this chapter becomes effective must complete an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the date this section becomes effective; (B) An assistant director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program or two years of experience in administration or management, or a department approved plan; (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; (v) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.

Provider has an Assistant Director, Montishia Tretasco who did not have her education submitted in MERIT.

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