110-300-0165(4)(e) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following requirements: (e) Safe water temperature. All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

110-300-0165(4)(e) - Licensor measured water temperature at 128 degrees Fahrenheit - hotter than 120 degrees.

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110-300-0165(4)(e) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following requirements: (e) Safe water temperature. All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

The water temperature was measured at 138.8 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

The alarm on a window used as an emergency exit was observed to be turned off at the time of inspection (The violation was

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110-300-0145(11) · Prior to licensing, exiting mechanisms on gates from a licensed outdoor play area to unlicensed space must be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching mechanism (shuts automatically when released from an individual’s control). A gate that is not an emergency exit must be locked or self-closing and self-latching.

During onsite inspection, Licensor observed that the emergency exit gate self-latching mechanism is on the outside of the gate (not accessible), and when fully opened does not self-close as bottom of gate gets stuck on ground. (11) Risk WAC/RCW

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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.)

During onsite inspection, Licensor observed staff records and observed that Provider FH’s record did not include a resume, and Assistant Teacher KQ’s did not include emergency contact form or job application/resume. (3)

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110-300-0165(2)(b) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (b) Eliminating and not using in the licensed space, pursuant to RCW 43.216.380, any window blinds or other window coverings with pull cords or inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children; (i) Window blinds and other window coverings that have been manufactured or properly retrofitted in a manner that eliminates the formation of loops posing a risk of strangulation are allowed; and (ii) A window covering must not be secured to the frame of a window or door used as an emergency exit in a way that would prevent the window or door from opening easily;

Window blinds in licensed bathroom and living room have inner cords that pose as a strangulation hazard. Need stickers or art work at child's eye level on sliding glass doors. Need bifold lock on closet doors on in the main childcare space to prevent pinching. Large barberry bush in the outdoor play area has sharp thorns that are hazardous to children.

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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.

Outdoor sill height of exit window in main play room is 56.5", must not be more than 48."

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