110-300-0450(1) · An early learning provider must supply to each parent or guardian written policies regarding the early learning program. Each enrolled child’s record must have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies.

There is no noted documentation on file showing that the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies. Risk WAC/RCW

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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 is not current due to there being staff (initials MG) that does not meet the volunteer training requirements. One listed household member (initials AA) does not have TB noted in the MERIT system or on file either. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

There was a plastic bag located in the licensed outdoor front yard; it was on the ground. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

There is no current annual fire safety inspection on file. The last inspection on file was done on 8/9/2023. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0235(4) · If an early learning program space receives water from a private well, the well must comply with chapter 173-160 WAC, Minimum standards for construction and maintenance of wells. (a) Well water must be tested at least once every twelve months for E. Coli bacteria and nitrates by a Washington state certified laboratory accredited by the department of ecology to analyze drinking water. To achieve desirable results the test must indicate: (i) No presence of E. coli bacteria; and (ii) The presence of less than ten parts per million (ppm) for nitrates. If test results for nitrates are greater than five but less than ten ppm, the water must be retested within six months. (b) If well water tests positive for E. Coli bacteria, or greater than ten ppm for nitrates, the provider provider must: (i) Stop using the well water in the child care premises within twenty-four hours; (ii) Inform the local health jurisdiction, the department of health, and the department of the positive test results; and (iii) If directed to do so by the department, discontinue child care operations until repairs are made to the water system and water tests indicate desirable results pursuant to (a) of this subsection. (c) If the department determines that child care operations may continue while an unsafe water system is being repaired or while the provider installs treatment, the provider must: (i) Provide an alternate source of water, approved by the department; and (ii) Retest until water tests indicate desireable results pursuant to (a) of this subsection.

You stated at monitoring visit that you have well water and that you have not done the annual testing of well water, as noted under the WAC 110-300-0235 (4) section. 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;

Underneath the bathroom sink was not secured at time of visit, and the Lysol spray was acessible. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0460(2) · Each child's enrollment record must include the following: (a) The child's birth date; (b) An enrolled child’s parent or guardian's phone numbers, address, and contact information for reaching the family while the child is in care; (c) Emergency contact information. If no emergency contact is available, a written and signed emergency contact plan may be accepted; (d) Names and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up enrolled children; (e) A plan for special or individual needs of the child, if applicable, including parent or guardian signature, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300; (f) Signed parent or guardian permissions, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0450 as applicable for: (i) Field trips; (ii) Transportation; (iii) Bathing; (iv) Water activities including swimming pools or other bodies of water; and (v) Photo, video, or surveillance activity. (g) The beginning and end enrollment date for children no longer in the early learning program’s care; (h) Physical restraint documentation pursuant to WAC 110-300-0335, if applicable; (i) Expulsion information, documentation, and steps taken to avoid expulsion, if applicable; (j) Termination of services documentation and communication, if applicable; and (k) Notification of child developmental screening information given to the child’s parent or guardian, if applicable.

-0460 (2) (d) There is no name and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up two of the enrolled children. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0455(2) · An early learning provider must keep daily child attendance records, either in paper or electronic format, for each child (including the children of staff in the program). These records must be easily accessible and kept on-site or in the program's administrative office for department review. These records must clearly document: (a) The name of the child; (b) The date of care; (c) Child arrival and departure times from the early learning program; (d) Signature or electronic signature of parent, guardian or other authorized person at the time of arrival and departure; and (e) A staff signature when a child leaves the early learning program to attend school or participate in off-site activities not offered by the early learning program.

There were no child attendance records available on file for August 12th and 13th. Children need be signed in and out daily. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0455(3) · An early learning provider must keep daily staff attendance records for each center classroom or family home program. These attendance records must be on paper or in an electronic format and clearly document: (a) The name of each staff member (including staff assigned to care for children with special needs and one-on-one care) and volunteers; (b) The number of children in each classroom or family home program; (c) The staff-to-child ratio; (d) The date; and (e) Start and end times of the assigned staff or volunteers.

There were no attendance records for provider, at time of visit. No attendance records could be provided to see when this was last done.

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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.

A toy in the outdoor area requires groundcover, as noted in WAC 110-300-0146 (1)(a)(b).

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110-300-0165(2)(a) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (a) Making inaccessible to infants and toddlers any equipment, material, or objects that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. For the purposes of this section, equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less are considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. Small parts from larger equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less, that may become detached from the larger equipment, materials, or object are also considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion;

Drawer in bathroom where the tiny hair rubber bands are stored, was not secured. One electric outlet was not covered, during visit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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110-300-0165(5)(a) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (a) In areas accessible to children, electrical outlets must have automatic shutters that only allow electrical plugs to be inserted (tamper-resistant) or that are covered by blank plates or other tamper-resistant covers appropriate to the electrical outlet;

Drawer in bathroom where the tiny hair rubber bands are stored, was not secured. One electric outlet was not covered, during visit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 11/13/2023

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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;

Cleaners under bathroom sink were not secured during visit. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0345(5)(b) Short Term 11/13/2023

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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;

Second exit door did not have audible alarm. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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110-300-0115(3) · A licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor must maintain the following records for each early learning provider and program staff in a confidential manner. These records must be reviewable by the department and must include at a minimum: (a) A copy of current government issued photo identification; (b) Emergency contact information; (c) Completed employment application or resume; (d) Annual observation, evaluation, and feedback information; (e) The licensee’s Social Security Number, Federal EIN, or a written document stating the licensee does not possess either; and (f) Immunization records including exemption documents (center early learning programs only.)

MERIT is not up to date, since training is not confirmed for listed staff. Your safe sleep is also not verified since you have not provided training copy. You also have not linked your husband to your MERIT account. Your staff do not have the annual observation, evaluation adn feedback information and emergency contact on file.

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