110-300-0186(1) · An early learning provider must obtain written instructions (the individual care plan) from the child's health care provider and parent or guardian when caring for a child with a known food allergy or special dietary requirement due to a health condition. The individual care plan pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300 must: (a) Identify foods that must not be consumed by the child and steps to take in the case of an unintended allergic reaction; (b) Identify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods; and (c) Provide a specific treatment plan for the early learning provider to follow in response to an allergic reaction. The specific treatment plan must include the: (i) Names of all medication to be administered; (ii) Directions for how to administer the medication; (iii) Directions related to medication dosage amounts; and (iv) Description of allergic reactions and symptoms associated with the child's particular allergies.

A child has an allergy to eggs and nuts. The King County ICP form was used. Only pages 1 and 5 of 7 pages was available. The ICP was incomplete, not covering all required aspects of an allergy plan. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0197(4) Short Term

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110-300-0197(4) · 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. 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.

Dry foods were seen not stored air tight, but rather in a bag with the top folded over. The bags were not labeled. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0145(8) Short Term

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110-300-0145(8) · Fences, barriers, and gates must be in good condition, have no gap through which a sphere with a diameter of three and one-half inches can pass, and have a minimum height of forty-eight inches or conform in height to applicable local codes.

The fencing along the back fence of the "big kid playground" was pulled away from the fence post greater than 3.5 inches. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1) Short Term

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110-300-0146(1) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing.

The slide on the mounded hill does not follow CPSC guidelines. This was reflected on an IR during the last monitor visit and disputed. It was upheld by supervisor Eason and also the IRC. The slide remains on the mounded hill in the playground. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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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;

2c) power cords were seen dangling and accessible to children in multiple classrooms. 3d) in the toddler classroom bathroom, the laundry room was not made inaccessible to the children. The door was only pulled closed. 3f) Several shelving units were pointed out in different classrooms as not being secured to the walls. 3g) many of the cabinets in classrooms, especially at the sinks, were chipping. Several bathroom sinks around them to block the pipes underneath, had pressboard which was swollen from the water and chipped 5ab) Many outlets seen throughout the classrooms are not TR to include those near water. 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.

2c) power cords were seen dangling and accessible to children in multiple classrooms. 3d) in the toddler classroom bathroom, the laundry room was not made inaccessible to the children. The door was only pulled closed. 3f) Several shelving units were pointed out in different classrooms as not being secured to the walls. 3g) many of the cabinets in classrooms, especially at the sinks, were chipping. Several bathroom sinks around them to block the pipes underneath, had pressboard which was swollen from the water and chipped 5ab) Many outlets seen throughout the classrooms are not TR to include those near water. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(5)(b) Serious

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To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (b) Outlets near sinks, tubs, toilets, or other water sources must be inaccessible to children or be tamper-resistant and equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type;

2c) power cords were seen dangling and accessible to children in multiple classrooms. 3d) in the toddler classroom bathroom, the laundry room was not made inaccessible to the children. The door was only pulled closed. 3f) Several shelving units were pointed out in different classrooms as not being secured to the walls. 3g) many of the cabinets in classrooms, especially at the sinks, were chipping. Several bathroom sinks around them to block the pipes underneath, had pressboard which was swollen from the water and chipped 5ab) Many outlets seen throughout the classrooms are not TR to include those near water. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0170(2) Short Term

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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.

2) an annual fire safety inspection checklist was not completed 3c) a fan was seen to have accumulated dust 3d) a candle and lighter were in a classroom to celebrate a child's birthday. Director explained their process of use. For a child's birthday they do a montessori lesson where a candle is lit. The lighter was seen placed on the windowsill, accessible to children. The lighter was remmoved immediately. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0170(3)(d) Serious

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110-300-0170(3)(d) · 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: (d) Open flame devices, candles, matches and lighters. (i) Except for the use of a gas kitchen range, open flame devices must not be used in early learning program space or any other space accessible to children in care during operating hours. (ii) Candles must not be used during operating hours. (iii) Matches and lighters must be inaccessible to children.

2) an annual fire safety inspection checklist was not completed 3c) a fan was seen to have accumulated dust 3d) a candle and lighter were in a classroom to celebrate a child's birthday. Director explained their process of use. For a child's birthday they do a montessori lesson where a candle is lit. The lighter was seen placed on the windowsill, accessible to children. The lighter was remmoved immediately. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0175(1) Immediate

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110-300-0175(1) · To prevent injury or drowning and ensure the health and safety of children, an early learning provider must comply with the requirements described in this section. (1) The following bodies of water must be inaccessible to children in care by using a physical barrier with a locking mechanism in compliance with WAC 246-260-031(4): (a) Swimming pools when not being used as part of the early learning program; (b) Ponds, lakes, storm retention ponds, ditches, fountains, fish ponds, landscape pools or similar bodies of water; and (c) Uncovered wells, septic tanks, wastewater, wastewater tanks, below grade storage tanks, farm manure ponds, or other similar hazards.

1) the bioswell was seen to be full of water again. This problem has not been remedied as Director stated they would do so last year. Director emailed 7/2023: "It has been addressed so far by the weather! It is totally dry, and will remain so until next fall/winter.... We always "top up" our bark chips in August the week before the first day of school, and are planning on ordering more yardage to fill in the bioswell so it will be ready to go for the next rainy season." 5) the fence along the back of the big kid playground is still not addressed, less than 5 feet in some locations. A retention pond with water is on the other side of this fence. This item was reflected on an IR during the last MV and was disputed. Sup and IRC upheld licensor decision. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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110-300-0175(5) · For bodies of water not located in early learning program space, but that are in close proximity, a physical barrier on the property must make such bodies of water inaccessible to children in care.

1) the bioswell was seen to be full of water again. This problem has not been remedied as Director stated they would do so last year. Director emailed 7/2023: "It has been addressed so far by the weather! It is totally dry, and will remain so until next fall/winter.... We always "top up" our bark chips in August the week before the first day of school, and are planning on ordering more yardage to fill in the bioswell so it will be ready to go for the next rainy season." 5) the fence along the back of the big kid playground is still not addressed, less than 5 feet in some locations. A retention pond with water is on the other side of this fence. This item was reflected on an IR during the last MV and was disputed. Sup and IRC upheld licensor decision. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious

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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;

Clorox wipes, cleaners and magic erasers were seen in classrooms accessible to children. CLeaners are stored in the kitchen between the toddler room and Holly room, not inaccessible to children. The laundry rooom off of the infant classroom also has cleaners and detergent. This door is not locked or made inaccessible to children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Serious

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110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access; 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.

Clorox wipes, cleaners and magic erasers were seen in classrooms accessible to children. CLeaners are stored in the kitchen between the toddler room and Holly room, not inaccessible to children. The laundry rooom off of the infant classroom also has cleaners and detergent. This door is not locked or made inaccessible to children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0356(3) Serious

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110-300-0356(3) · A center licensee must not exceed the total capacity or age range stated on the child care license at any time except as provided in this section. All children on the premises, signed in to child care, on an off-site trip from the early learning program, or being transported by the early learning program staff are counted in capacity including the children of staff. (a) A center licensee must receive department approval to care for a child with special needs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300, if the child is older than the maximum age identified on the license. A child with documented special needs may be in care up to age nineteen and must be counted in capacity and staff-to-child ratio. (b) A child with special needs who requires individualized supervision pursuant WAC 110-300-0300 does not count in the staff-to-child ratio. (c) A child who turns thirteen years old permitted by chapter 110-290 WAC must be counted in both capacity and staff-to-child ratio.

3) 2 school age children were in a preschool classroom. School age children are not included in this license. The school age children were not signed in to this classroom. 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.

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