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.

(2) The preschool classroom lead teacher had an expired PBC. (3) 2 staff were missing a TB test on file and on MERIT. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

(10) 4 staff were missing BBP certificate on file and MERIT. (11) 5 staff were missing CPR/FA certificates on file and MERIT. (12) 6 staff were missing food handlers certificate on file and MERIT. 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;

(2)(c) In the Preschool classroom, there was a cord from a stereo hanging and it was accessible to the children. (2)(d) In the Pre-K classroom, there was gloves and a roll of bags accessible to the children in the bathroom area. In the Discovery Preschool, there was plastic bags hanging from a drawer in the bathroom and were accessible to the children. (3)(c) In the Toddler and Discovery outdoor areas, there were 2 green toys that were broken and one blue riding toy had a crack wheel. (3)(g) In the Toddler outdoor area, there was flacking parts on a slide and permanent secure sitting stoll. 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;

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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.

(2)(c) In the Preschool classroom, there was a cord from a stereo hanging and it was accessible to the children. (2)(d) In the Pre-K classroom, there was gloves and a roll of bags accessible to the children in the bathroom area. In the Discovery Preschool, there was plastic bags hanging from a drawer in the bathroom and were accessible to the children. (3)(c) In the Toddler and Discovery outdoor areas, there were 2 green toys that were broken and one blue riding toy had a crack wheel. (3)(g) In the Toddler outdoor area, there was flacking parts on a slide and permanent secure sitting stoll. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0166(3)(a) · 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;

(3)(a) In the Preschool outdoor area, the push bar on the gate was not functioning properly. When the push bar was pressed the gate remain closed. The staff had to pressed a lever down and then push the bar to open the door. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(3)(c) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (c) Electrical motors. Electrical motor fans and appliances must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of dust or lint.

(3)(c) A vent in the Pre-K classroom, there were accumulation of dust and lint.

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110-300-0200(5) · Early learning providers must direct, assist, teach, and coach, children to wash their hands, using the steps listed above: (a) When arriving at the early learning premises; (b) After using the toilet; (c) After diapering; (d) After outdoor play; (e) After gardening activities; (f) After playing with animals; (g) After touching body fluids such as blood or after nose blowing or sneezing; (h) Before and after eating or participating in food activities including table setting; and (i) As needed or required by the circumstances.

In classroom Toddler A, staff did not wash the child hands after a diaper change. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term

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110-300-0165(2)(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. 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;

(2)(c) In the classrom Pre-K, there was a cord from a stereo capable of forming a loop and it was accessible to children. (3)(g) There was a plastic riding toy in the outdoor area that had broken tires. 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.

(2)(c) In the classrom Pre-K, there was a cord from a stereo capable of forming a loop and it was accessible to children. (3)(g) There was a plastic riding toy in the outdoor area that had broken tires. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious

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110-300-0166(3)(a) · 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;

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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.

(3)Program had one staff working unsupervise with children without completing the childcare basic. Staff start date was 2/2023. (12) There was 1 staff with an expired Food Handlers card and 5 staff with no food handlers in file or MERIT. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(3) Short Term

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110-300-0106(3) · License applicants, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, lead teachers, assistant teachers, and aides must complete the child care basics training as approved or offered by the department: (a) Prior to being granted a license; (b) Prior to working unsupervised with children; or (c) Within three months of the date this section becomes effective if already employed or being promoted to a new role.

(3)Program had one staff working unsupervise with children without completing the childcare basic. Staff start date was 2/2023. (12) There was 1 staff with an expired Food Handlers card and 5 staff with no food handlers in file or MERIT.

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