110-300-0241(1)(a) · An early learning provider must develop and follow a cleaning schedule that includes: (a) Food preparation areas, tables and chairs, high chairs, and food service counters, which must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal and snack with single use paper towels or one-time use wiping cloths;

(1)(a) Dining chairs, highchairs and food preparation counters had accumulated debris and grime on them. Tables in the eating/school age room were no longer moisture resistant and so, are not easily cleanable. (1)(b) Water bottles and sippy cups in a tub in the eating/school age room had been chewed on the top and were no longer easily cleanable. (1)(c) Used pacifiers were on the floor in the infant room. (1)(d) Small appliances used to cook food in the eating room/school age room were visibly dirty with food and accumulated debris on them. (1)(e) Refrigerators used to store food in the eating/school age room were visibly dirty.

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110-300-0241(1)(g) · An early learning provider must develop and follow a cleaning schedule that includes: (g) Toys, which must be cleaned and sanitized as follows: (i) Infant and toddler toys must be cleaned and sanitized at least daily or more often as needed; (ii) All other toys must be cleaned and sanitized weekly or more often as needed; and (iii) When a toy comes into contact with a child’s mouth or bodily fluids it must be removed from use until it can be cleaned and sanitized prior to reuse;

(1)(a) Dining chairs, highchairs and food preparation counters had accumulated debris and grime on them. Tables in the eating/school age room were no longer moisture resistant and so, are not easily cleanable. (1)(b) Water bottles and sippy cups in a tub in the eating/school age room had been chewed on the top and were no longer easily cleanable. (1)(c) Used pacifiers were on the floor in the infant room. (1)(d) Small appliances used to cook food in the eating room/school age room were visibly dirty with food and accumulated debris on them. (1)(e) Refrigerators used to store food in the eating/school age room were visibly dirty.

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110-300-0241(6) · Toileting and diaper changing areas including, but not limited to, toilets, counters, sinks, and floors must be cleaned and disinfected daily or more often as needed.

(1)(a) Dining chairs, highchairs and food preparation counters had accumulated debris and grime on them. Tables in the eating/school age room were no longer moisture resistant and so, are not easily cleanable. (1)(b) Water bottles and sippy cups in a tub in the eating/school age room had been chewed on the top and were no longer easily cleanable. (1)(c) Used pacifiers were on the floor in the infant room. (1)(d) Small appliances used to cook food in the eating room/school age room were visibly dirty with food and accumulated debris on them. (1)(e) Refrigerators used to store food in the eating/school age room were visibly dirty. (1)(f) Freezers used to store food in the eating/school age room were visibly dirty.

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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;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom.

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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;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom.

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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;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom. (3)(a) Knives and kitchen sheers were accessible to children in the eating/school age room. A sharp chopper was accessible in a hallway cabinet. A long screw was protruding and accessible on the corner of a broken cabinet in the eating/school age room. Bolts were too long on the chain link fence. Push pins were in accessible to children. A push pin was on the floor in the infant room.

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110-300-0165(3)(a) · 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;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom. (3)(a) Knives and kitchen sheers were accessible to children in the eating/school age room. A sharp chopper was accessible in a hallway cabinet. A long screw was protruding and accessible on the corner of a broken cabinet in the eating/school age room. Bolts were too long on the chain link fence. Push pins were in accessible to children. A push pin was on the floor in the infant room.

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110-300-0165(3)(b) · 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: (b) Burns. Equipment, materials, or products that may be hot enough to injure a child must be made inaccessible to children;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom. (3)(a) Knives and kitchen sheers were accessible to children in the eating/school age room. A sharp chopper was accessible in a hallway cabinet. A long screw was protruding and accessible on the corner of a broken cabinet in the eating/school age room. Bolts were too long on the chain link fence. Push pins were in accessible to children. A push pin was on the floor in the infant room. (3)(b) An espresso machine, electirc griddle, slow cooker and toaster were plugged in and accessible to children in the eating/school age room.

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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;

(1) There are areas of chipping paint throughout the center. (2)(a) Choking hazards were accessible to infants (pistachio shells, large hair ball, bread clip, hair tie) in the infant room and to toddlers (small toys, misc. items and HotWheels cars in toy bins) in the toddler room. Debris on the playground could pose choking hazards (eg. small pieces of sharped edge plastic, bottle caps, garbage approx. 1" in diameter). (2)(c) Electrical cords were accessible to children throughout the center. Beading strings were accessible in toy bins in the toddler room. (2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible on the bottom of the changing table and on the floor in the girls' bathroom. (3)(a) Knives and kitchen sheers were accessible to children in the eating/school age room. A sharp chopper was accessible in a hallway cabinet. A long screw was protruding and accessible on the corner of a broken cabinet in the eating/school age room. Bolts were too long on the chain link fence. Push pins were in accessible to children. A push pin was on the floor in the infant room. (3)(b) An espresso machine, electirc griddle, slow cooker and toaster were plugged in and accessible to children in the eating/school age room.

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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.

(4)(c) Food (opened dry goods on low shelves; a bag of plums and a bag of rice were on top of the art supplies) was accessible to children in the eating/school age room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(c) Serious 09/09/2023

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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.

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110-300-0215(3) · Medication administration. An early learning provider must not give medication to any child without written and signed consent from that child's parent or guardian, must administer medication pursuant to directions on the medication label, and using appropriate cleaned and sanitized medication measuring devices.

An unlabeled container with white powder in it was in the toddler room diapering area. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 09/01/2023

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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;

(1)(a) A can of aerosole air spray was accessible to children on the floor in the infant room. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious 09/09/2023

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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. 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.

There was insufficient ground cover around the pirate ship climber.

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110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (i) Prescription medication. Prescription medication must only be given to the child named on the prescription. Prescription medication must be prescribed by a health care professional with prescriptive authority for a specific child. Prescription medication must be accompanied with medication authorization form that has the medical need and the possible side effects of medication. Prescription medication must be labeled with: (A) A child's first and last name; (B) The date the prescription was filled; (C) The name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; (D) The expiration date, dosage amount, and length of time to give the medication; and (E) Instructions for the administration and storage.

-Medication (Benadryl) for a child with allergies expired in December 2022. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious 08/19/2023

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110-300-0146(1)(a)(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. 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.

There was only two inches of pea gravel under and around a large climber. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(b) Serious 08/14/2023

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110-300-0166(3)(b) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (b) Exit doors that are not designated as an emergency exit door may be locked during operating hours. Locking interior doors in early learning program space must be designed to be unlocked from either side. An unlocking device must be readily available; and

-Door to the janitorial closet was latched. Door was then locked and no unlocking device was readily avaialble. Door knob on the pantry door was not single action exit type. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 08/12/2023

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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;

-Sunscreen was accessible to children in places in the hallway. Cleaning wipes and aerosol spray were accessible to children in the preschool room. -The pantry storage area was unclean and had crackers and cookie remains on the floor.

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110-300-0106(4) · Early learning providers must complete the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section. Training must include the prevention of child abuse and neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020 and mandatory reporting requirements under RCW 26.44.030.

Abigal Mulkey was working alone with toddlers without this requred training.

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