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.

Assistant teacher Khadiija has an expired safe sleep training.

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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;

0165(3)(a) There are two sharp nails protruding from the bottom of the steps in the yard. 0165(5)(a) The kitchen and bathroom outlets are GFCI but not Tamper Resistant; the two laundry room outlets are not TR. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(3)(a) Short Term 02/24/2024

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110-300-0165(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. 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: (a) Cuts, abrasions, and punctures. Equipment, materials, and other objects on the premises that have splintered edges, sharp edges, points, protruding nails, bolts, or other dangers must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children;

0165(3)(a) There are two sharp nails protruding from the bottom of the steps in the yard. 0165(5)(a) The kitchen and bathroom outlets are GFCI but not Tamper Resistant; the two laundry room outlets are not TR.

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110-300-0291(1)(d) · An early learning provider must follow safe infant sleep practices when infants are napping or sleeping by following the current standard of American Academy of Pediatrics concerning safe sleep practices including SIDS/SUIDS risk reduction, including: (d) Sufficiently lighting the room in which the infant is sleeping to observe skin color;

The living room curtains were closed and no lights within the room were on, making the room too dark to sufficiently observe the infant who was sleeping in the room. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0215(3)(c) Serious 01/30/2024

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110-300-0215(3)(c) · 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. 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.

Containers of ibuprofen, cough syrup, vitamins, and IcyHot were stored accessibly to children in the cabinets in the dining area and on the tall shelf in the living room. Provider stated they were her own personal medications. They were then moved to an out-of-child-reach cabinet during the visit and child safety latches will be added. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious 01/30/2024

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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;

0165(2)(c) Multiple loose phone charger cords were observed in licensed space such as on the couch, on top of drawers, and in unlocked cabinets. The printer cord needs to be secured to the wall. There was a long fabric tassel on the floor in the play area. 0165(2)(d) There were two kitchen cabinets that had a variety of loose plastic bags that were not child-locked. 0165(3)(a) The kitchen drawer containing sharp knives was not child locked; knives were moved to a child-locked drawer during visit. There were two sharp nails protruding from the yard stairway railing. 0165(3)(d) The washer and dryer do not have child-latches. 0165(3)(f) The tall shelf in the living room needs to be anchored to the wall. 0165(3)(g) The bottom of the dishwasher is falling off/loose. 0165(4)(c) The main play areas in the living room/dining area were observed to be dark because the curtains were closed and no overhead lighting was on in each room. Some nearby lighting was turned on during the visit. 0165(4)(e) The bathroom sink water temperature was above 120 degrees F.

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110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · For family home early learning programs: (c) Any window used as an emergency exit window must: (ii) Be designed to open from the inside of the room without the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge; (iii) Be easy to open to the full position; (iv) Have at least five point seven square feet of open area, except emergency exit windows on the ground floor which must have at least five square feet of open area; (v) Be at least 20 inches wide and at least 24 inches tall when fully opened; (vi) Have an interior sill height no more than 44 inches above the interior floor; and (vii) Have a place to land outside that is no more than 48 inches below the exterior window sill.

The napping room windows do not have a place to land outside that is 48 inches below the exterior sill. Provider said she would rather stop using the room for childcare after today than fix the windows, so the room will become unlicensed. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0170(3)(g) Short Term 01/30/2024

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110-300-0170(3)(g) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (g) Fire alarms and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (i) An early learning provider must have and maintain at least one smoke detector per licensed sleeping area and one per floor. Pursuant to the state building code, center early learning providers must comply with WAC 51-50-0907, as now and hereafter amended, and family early learning providers must comply with WAC 51-51-0314, as now and hereafter amended; and (ii) An early learning provider must have and maintain carbon monoxide detectors. Pursuant to the state building code, center early learning providers must comply with WAC 51-50-0915, as now and hereafter amended, and family early learning providers must comply with WAC 51-51-0315, as now and hereafter amended.

0170(3)(b) Provider needs to add a barrier to make the furnace in the laundry room inaccessible when children are passing through to the yard.

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110-300-0230(2)(b) · A first-aid kit must: (b) Be inaccessible to children

The first aid kit was stored on an accessible shelf. It was moved to a high-up cabinet during the visit. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 01/30/2024

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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;

Personal care products including mouthwash were accessible to children in the bathroom on the counter and in unlocked cabinets. Clorox wipes were also stored in the unlocked bathroom cabinet. Hand sanitizer was observed inside a children's play drawer in the play room. The kitchen sink cabinet latch was not engaged and there was bleach stored underneath. Febreeze spray was stored in the dining room cabinets accessible to children. Correction WAC/RCW Disputed Date Disputed Date 110-300-0170(3)(b) Serious 01/30/2024

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110-300-0170(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. To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (b) Furnaces and other heating devices. (i) Paper, rubbish, or other combustible materials must be at least three feet from furnaces, fireplaces, or other heating devices; (ii) Furnaces and other heating devices must be inaccessible to children in care; and (iii) An appliance or heating device that has a surface capable of burning a child or reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit must be inaccessible to children in care unless a program activity involves such an appliance or device and children are being actively supervised.

0170(3)(b) Provider needs to add a barrier to make the furnace in the laundry room inaccessible when children are passing through to the yard. 0170(3)(c) The wall vent in the living room and the bathroom ceiling fan have visible dust on them. 0170(3)(g) The nap room detector was chirping with a low battery during the visit. 0170(3)(i) The fire extinguisher had no receipt or maintenance tag.

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