110-300-0107(1) · An early learning provider must complete ten hours of annual in-service training after twelve months of cumulative employment. (a) A family home licensee, center director, assistant director, program supervisor, lead teacher, or assistant teacher who has not completed the department's Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) in-service training and was licensed, hired, or promoted on or after August 1, 2019, must complete the training within thirty-six months of assuming the role, unless the provider has completed a department approved alternative training. EQEL hours may count towards the ten hours of annual in-service training. (b) Every thirty-six months, following the completion of EQEL or a department approved alternative training, a family home licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor, must complete a minimum of ten hours of in-service training 'child development' and a minimum of ten hours of in-service training on 'leadership practices.' (i) Child development training includes the following Washington State Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Curriculum and Learning Environment, Ongoing Measurements of Child Progress, Family and Community Partnerships, Health, Safety, Nutrition, and Interactions. (ii) Leadership Practices training includes the following Washington State Core Competencies: Program Planning and Development, Professional Development, and Leadership.

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110-300-0115(1) · An early learning provider must establish a records system for themselves, household members, staff, and volunteers that complies with the requirements of this chapter. Early learning program staff records must be: (a) Verified by the licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor; (b) Entered and maintained in the electronic workforce registry, if applicable. Paper records may be discarded once entered into the electronic workforce registry and confirmed by the department; (c) Updated to delete staff names from the electronic workforce registry when no longer employed at the early learning program; and (d) Kept on-site or in the program's administrative office in a manner that allows the department to review the records.

Lead teacher is missing bloodborne pathogen/HIV from MERIT. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0460(4)(b) · A health record must include: (b) The child's health history including any known health conditions and the child's individual care plan, if applicable;

One child file is missing health history.

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110-300-0460(3) · Each child's health record and the information described in subsection (2)(a) through (e) of this section must be available to staff for medical administration or emergencies.

1 child file only had the 1st page of the registration and did not have any other pages. This file also did not have an immunization record for the child. Another child file did not have health history area filled in, it was blank. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0460(2) · Each child's enrollment record must include the following: (a) The child's birth date; (b) An enrolled child’s parent or guardian's phone numbers, address, and contact information for reaching the family while the child is in care; (c) Emergency contact information. If no emergency contact is available, a written and signed emergency contact plan may be accepted; (d) Names and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up enrolled children; (e) A plan for special or individual needs of the child, if applicable, including parent or guardian signature, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300; (f) Signed parent or guardian permissions, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0450 as applicable for: (i) Field trips; (ii) Transportation; (iii) Bathing; (iv) Water activities including swimming pools or other bodies of water; and (v) Photo, video, or surveillance activity. (g) The beginning and end enrollment date for children no longer in the early learning program’s care; (h) Physical restraint documentation pursuant to WAC 110-300-0335, if applicable; (i) Expulsion information, documentation, and steps taken to avoid expulsion, if applicable; (j) Termination of services documentation and communication, if applicable; and (k) Notification of child developmental screening information given to the child’s parent or guardian, if applicable.

1 child file only had the 1st page of the registration and did not have any other pages. This file also did not have an immunization record for the child.

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110-300-0460(4) · A health record is required for every child who is enrolled and counted in an early learning program's capacity.

1 child file only had the 1st page of the registration and did not have any other pages. This file also did not have an immunization record for the child. Another child file did not have health history area filled in, it was blank. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0460(4)(a) · A health record must include: (a) An immunization record, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0210(1);

1 child file only had the 1st page of the registration and did not have any other pages. This file also did not have an immunization record for the child. Another child file did not have health history area filled in, it was blank. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0460(4)(g) · A health record must include: (g) Consent to seek medical care and treatment of the child in the event of injury or illness, signed by the child's parent or guardian;

1 child file only had the 1st page of the registration and did not have any other pages. This file also did not have an immunization record for the child. Another child file did not have health history area filled in, it was blank. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0470(1) · An early learning provider must have and follow a written emergency preparedness plan. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the department prior to when changes are made. Emergency preparedness plans must: (a) Be designed to respond to fire, natural disasters, and other emergencies that might affect the early learning program; (b) Be specific to the early learning program and able to be implemented during hours of operation; (c) Address what the provider would do if the provider has an emergency and children may be left unsupervised; (d) Address what the early learning program must do if parents are not able to get to their children for up to three days; (e) Must follow requirements in chapter 212-12 WAC , Fire marshal standards, as now or hereafter amended and the state fire marshal's office requirements if a center early learning program; (f) Be reviewed at program orientation, annually with all early learning program staff with documented signatures, and when the plan is updated; (g) Be reviewed with parents or guardians when a child is enrolled and when the plan is updated.

There were updates that were required to be made to the handbook during the Initial move visit and no updates have been sent to the licensor of the new handbook. There was only 1 Disaster drill conducted and recorded in May 2024. Staff member, H.H did not have documentation of reviewing policies. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0470(2) · The written emergency preparedness plan must cover at a minimum: (a) Disaster plans, including fires that may require evacuation: (i) An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs as described in WAC 51-51-0326; (ii) Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911; (iii) Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency; (iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; (v) Where the alternate evacuation location is; (vi) What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable; (vii) How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; (viii) How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and (ix) How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event; (b) Earthquake procedures including: (i) What a provider will do during an earthquake; (ii) How a provider will account for all children; and (iii) How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. (c) Public safety related lockdown scenarios where an individual at or near an early learning program is harming or attempting to harm others with or without a weapon. This plan must include lockdown of the early learning program or shelter-in-place steps including: (i) How doors and windows will be secured to prevent access, if needed; and (ii) Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program; (d) How parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends.

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110-300-0470(4)(b) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (b) Earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill once every three calendar months;

There were updates that were required to be made to the handbook during the Initial move visit and no updates have been sent to the licensor of the new handbook. There was only 1 Disaster drill conducted and recorded in May 2024. Staff member, H.H did not have documentation of reviewing policies. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0480(2) · During travel to an off-site activity, an early learning provider must: (a) Have the health history, appropriate medication (if applicable), emergency information, and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported; (b) Have a phone to call for emergency help; (c) Have a complete first-aid kit; (d) Maintain the staff-to-child ratio, mixed groupings, and active supervision requirements; (e) Have a current first aid and CPR certification pursuant to WAC 110-300-0106 (11); (f) Take attendance using a roll call or other method that assures all children are accounted for each time children begin and end travel to an off-site activity, and every time children enter and exit a vehicle; and (g) Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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110-300-0480(3) · When an early learning provider supplies the vehicle to transport children in care, the program and provider must: (a) Follow chapter 46.61 RCW, Rules of the road, and other applicable laws regarding child restraint and car seats; (b) Assure that the number of passengers does not exceed the seating capacity of the vehicle; (c) Maintain the vehicle in good repair and safe operating condition; (d) Maintain the vehicle temperature at a comfortable level to children; (e) Assure the vehicle has a current license and registration as required by Washington state transportation laws; (f) Assure the vehicle has emergency reflective triangles or other devices to alert drivers of an emergency; (g) Assure the driver has a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven and a safe driving record for at least the last five years; (h) Prevent any driver with a known condition that would compromise driving, supervision, or evacuation capabilities from operating program vehicles; and (i) Have a current insurance policy that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants.

The vehicle was not present for the licensor to check to confirm that all required items were present. The van was present when we arrived for the visit but left during the inspection and did not return when the inspection ended so that required items could be observed and confirmed. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0505(1)(2) · (1) Postings listed in subsection (2) of this section that are part of an early learning program must be clearly visible to parents, guardians, and early learning program staff. (2) Postings on early learning premises must include: (a) The child care license, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0010; (b) Floor plan with emergency routes and exits identified in each child care area, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0400(1)(b)(i) and 110-300-0470(2)(a)(i); (c) Dietary restrictions, known allergies, and nutrition requirements, if applicable, in a location easily accessible for staff but not available to those who are not parents or guardians of the enrolled child, pursuant to 110-300-0186(8); (d)Handwashing practices at each handwashing sink, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0200(1); (e) If applicable, diaper changing or stand-up diapering procedure at each diapering station, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0220 and 110-300-0221(1)(d); (f) Pesticide treatment, if applicable, pursuant to RCW 43.216.280 and 17.21.410(1)(d); (g) Emergency numbers and information, including but not limited to: (i) 911 or emergency services number; (ii) Name, address and directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross street to the facility; (iii) The department’s toll-free number; (iv) Washington poison center toll-free number; and (v) The department’s child protective services; (h) The location of emergency medical information for children and staff; (i) A notice of any current or pending enforcement action, including probationary licenses pursuant to RCW 43.216.687. Notice must be posted: (i) Immediately upon receipt; and (ii) For at least two weeks or until the violation causing the enforcement action is corrected, whichever is longer. (j) A notice of safe sleep violation in the licensed space as required by WAC 110-300-0291(2), if applicable; (k) “No smoking” and “No vaping” signs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0420(2)(f); (l) A copy of a department approved waiver or variance from a rule of this chapter, if applicable. Waivers or variances must be posted for parent or guardian view when related to the overall program (not related to any specific child), and as long as the waiver or variance is approved; (m) Insurance coverage, or a lapse or termination of such coverage if applicable, pursuant to RCW 43.216.700; and (n) Any other information listed in RCW 43.216.687.

The following information was not observed:location of emergency information for children and staff. Directions and Cross Street to the family home childcaree. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0106(10) · Early learning providers who directly care for children must complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries' requirements prior to being granted a license or working with children. This training must be repeated pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries regulations.

Assistant, H.H did not have documentation of BBP, CPR/First Aid in her file. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0106(11) · Family home licensees, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, lead teachers, assistant teachers, and any other early learning providers counted in staff-to-child ratio, or who could potentially be counted in ratio, must be trained in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (a) Proof of training can be shown with a certification card, certificate, or instructor letter. (b) The first-aid and CPR training and certification must: (i) Be delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or other nationally recognized certification program; (ii) Include child and adult first-aid and CPR; and (iii) Infant first-aid and CPR, if applicable.

Assistant, H.H did not have documentation of BBP, CPR/First Aid in her file. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0110(1) · An early learning provider must have and follow written policies for early learning program staff. Staff policies must include those listed in subsections (2) and (3) of this section and must be reviewed and approved by the department prior to issuing a provider’s initial license. Providers must notify the department when substantial changes are made.

Updated handbook is needed for review. The staff member, H.H did not have documentation of reviewing any policies. The staff member, H.H was also missing documentation of being delivered items noted under 110-300-0110(4). Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0110(2) · (2) Early learning program staff policies must include, but are not limited to: (a) All of the information in the parent or guardian handbook except fees; (b) Job descriptions, pay dates, and benefits; (c) Professional development expectations and plans; (d) Expectations for attendance and conduct; (e) Early learning program staff responsibilities for: (i) Child supervision requirements, including preventing children's access to unlicensed space; (ii) Child growth and development; (iii) Developmentally appropriate curriculum; (iv) Teacher-child interaction; (v) Child protection, guidance, and discipline techniques; (vi) Safe sleep practices, if applicable; (vii) Food service practices; (viii) Off-site field trips, if applicable; (ix) Transporting children, if applicable; (x) Health, safety, and sanitization procedures; (xi) Medication management procedures; (xii) Medical emergencies, fire, disaster evacuation and emergency preparedness plans; (xiii) Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, per RCW 26.44.020 and 26.44.030 and all other reporting requirements; (xiv) Implementation of child's individual health care or special needs plan; (xv) Following nonsmoking, vaping, alcohol and drug regulations; (xvi) Overnight care, if applicable; (xvii) Religious, equity and cultural responsiveness; (xviii) Nondiscrimination; (xviv) Planned daily activities and routines. (f) Staff responsibilities if the family home licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor is absent from the early learning program; (g) A plan that includes how both administrative and child caretaking duties are met when a job requires such dual responsibilities; and (h) Observation, evaluation, and feedback policies.

Updated handbook is needed for review. The staff member, H.H did not have documentation of reviewing any policies. The staff member, H.H was also missing documentation of being delivered items noted under 110-300-0110(4). Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0110(4) · An early learning provider must develop, deliver, and document the delivery of early learning staff training specific to the early learning program and premises. (a) Training topics must include: (i) Staff policies listed in subsections (2) and (3) of this section; (ii) Chapter 43.216 RCW; and (iii) Chapters 110-300 and 110-06 WAC. (b) Training must be updated with changes in program policies and state or federal regulations.

Updated handbook is needed for review. The staff member, H.H did not have documentation of reviewing any policies. The staff member, H.H was also missing documentation of being delivered items noted under 110-300-0110(4). Risk WAC/RCW

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An early learning provider must establish a records system for themselves, household members, staff, and volunteers that complies with the requirements of this chapter. Early learning program staff records must be: (a) Verified by the licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor; (b) Entered and maintained in the electronic workforce registry, if applicable. Paper records may be discarded once entered into the electronic workforce registry and confirmed by the department; (c) Updated to delete staff names from the electronic workforce registry when no longer employed at the early learning program; and (d) Kept on-site or in the program's administrative office in a manner that allows the department to review the records.

MERIT was not up to date there was one staff member, H.A who stopped working at the program 2 weeks ago acocrdng to the provider but was still attached to the facility page. Another staff member named S.H whom had not worked at the site for 6 months according to the provider and still was attached to the facility page. The provider did not have files for KBG and I.G whom live on the property. H.H's file did not have application/resume and job title. 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.)

MERIT was not up to date there was one staff member, H.A who stopped working at the program 2 weeks ago acocrdng to the provider but was still attached to the facility page. Another staff member named S.H whom had not worked at the site for 6 months according to the provider and still was attached to the facility page. The provider did not have files for KBG and I.G whom live on the property.

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110-300-0145(1) · An early learning provider must visually inspect outdoor program space and equipment daily to ensure outdoor areas and equipment are free of hazards.

There is an apple tree in the next door yard and the several apples have dropped into the yard several look rotten/bruised and there was a bitten off apple in the yard and thrown in the yard. The apples need to be cleaned. A broken hula hoop was in the yard. The wooden gate nailed in wooden panels are coming away from the wooden gate/frame which was enabling the gate to self-close. The hardware may also need some adjusting/tightening to ensure closure. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

There is an apple tree in the next door yard and the several apples have dropped into the yard several look rotten/bruised and there was a bitten off apple in the yard and thrown in the yard. The apples need to be cleaned. A broken hula hoop was in the yard. The wooden gate nailed in wooden panels are coming away from the wooden gate/frame which was enabling the gate to self-close. The hardware may also need some adjusting/tightening to ensure closure. Risk

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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 climbing structure which was cited and discussed during previous visits is now on woodchips but the woodchips are not 9 inches deep. The woodchips are less than 1 inch deep. The woodchips have been poured on the grass only in the slide slope area in front and on sides. There was not a 6 feet fall zone all the way around the equipment with adequate ground covering of 9 iinches deep. Basketball hoop forms a tipping hazard because there is nothing in the base of the hoop. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

The climbing structure which was cited and discussed during previous visits is now on woodchips but the woodchips are not 9 inches deep. The woodchips are less than 1 inch deep. The woodchips have been poured on the grass only in the slide slope area in front and on sides. There was not a 6 feet fall zone all the way around the equipment with adequate ground covering of 9 iinches deep. Basketball hoop forms a tipping hazard because there is nothing in the base of the hoop. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

Back door that leads to play area and is a room where the children play was locked via dead bolt. Licensor unlocked the door on way to check the play area and informed assistant, HH upon return to leave unlocked when children present. HH relocked the door shortly after the licensor walked into the other room (could be heard being locked). Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0210(1)(2) · (1) On or before their children's first day of attending an early learning program, the parents or guardians of enrolled children must give to early learning providers proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC. Early learning providers may accept children without proof of vaccinations or immunity as otherwise indicated in this section. (2) Early learning providers must receive for each enrolled child upon enrollment and annually thereafter, as required by RCW 43.216.690 and WAC 246-105-050: (a) A current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form; (b) A department approved certificate of exemption (COE) form, if applicable; or (c) A current immunization record from the Washington state immunization information system (WA IIS).

Child file did not have an immunziation record. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0210(3) · To accept a child who is not current with their immunizations, early learning providers must give written notice to that child's parent or guardian stating the child may be accepted if the immunizations are completed consistent with chapter 246-105 WAC and: (a) Prior to enrollment the parent or guardian provides written proof the child is scheduled to be immunized; or (b) Parents or guardians provides a signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunizations will be brought up to date and stating they understand their child will be excluded from care if the immunizations are not completed within 30 days of the specified due date..

Child file did not have an immunziation record. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

There is a cleaning schedule present but there was no spray bottles to be used in the main play areas. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0265(6)(c) · Mats, cots, and other sleep equipment used in an early learning program must be: (c) Stored so sleeping surfaces are not touching each other unless cleaned and sanitized after each use.

10 Blue Mats are stored in bedroom/nap room closet stored on top of each other.

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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;

Cleaning schedule is in place but there were no spray bottles (3 step) present for the main space. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious

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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.

The grass that was in the yard requires cutting. The play materials require deep cleaning. There was two stand alone slides and a slide that was a play structure and a teeter totter none of the equipment was on required ground covering it was all on grass. The items were close together ranging from approximately 1 foot to 4 feet away. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(5)(b) Serious

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110-300-0165(5)(b) · 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;

Black crib in room was placed by a window. Hardware for cording for curtains was observed to be sticking out of the wall. The curtain hardware to open and close the curtains has been removed from the hardware on the on the wall and placed at the top of curtains. But the hardware is still there. Bookshelf and kitchenette needs securing the items were on carpet in the main area which made them unstable. Chipping paint on cribs. Television cording is loose from the wall. Air Condition cording in the napping room was loose/not plugged into outlet. Bathroom lighting did not appear to be shatterproof. There was no packaging present for the licensor to review to confirm if it was shatterproof. Provider and sister were unable if it was shatterproof. Outlet in bathroom by the changing table was not GFCI but was Tamper Resistant.

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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;

Front door and back door which are both exits were locked while licensor was there. The door has a deadbolt. Door is required to be unlocked during the hours of childcare an/or door can be changed. In the napping room there is a window that currently has a air condition securely in the window. There are screws present that is securing the air condition in the window. In order for the room to be licensed the air condition needs to be removed to allow for an exit. Once the air condition is removed from the window the window must remain unlocked. If the air condition is not removed from the window the space/room cannot be licensed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(b) Serious

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110-300-0166(4)(b) · For family home early learning programs: (b) Every room licensed for early learning programming, except bathrooms, must have at least two emergency exits. These exits must be any combination of the following: (i) An emergency exit door that leads directly to the exterior of the building; (ii) An emergency exit window that leads directly to the exterior of the building; or (iii) A door or doorway that leads to an emergency exit pathway. No two doors or doorways can lead to the same emergency exit pathway.

Front door and back door which are both exits were locked while licensor was there. The door has a deadbolt. Door is required to be unlocked during the hours of childcare an/or door can be changed. In the napping room there is a window that currently has a air condition securely in the window. There are screws present that is securing the air condition in the window. In order for the room to be licensed the air condition needs to be removed to allow for an exit. Once the air condition is removed from the window the window must remain unlocked. If the air condition is not removed from the window the space/room cannot be licensed.

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110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · For family home early learning programs: (c) Any window used as an emergency exit window must: (i) Remain unlocked during operating hours except that a manufacturer-installed latch may remain latched;

Front door and back door which are both exits were locked while licensor was there. The door has a deadbolt. Door is required to be unlocked during the hours of childcare an/or door can be changed. In the napping room there is a window that currently has a air condition securely in the window. There are screws present that is securing the air condition in the window. In order for the room to be licensed the air condition needs to be removed to allow for an exit. Once the air condition is removed from the window the window must remain unlocked. If the air condition is not removed from the window the space/room cannot be licensed. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0105(2) Serious

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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.

During the visit and arrival to the home the licensor observed a car parked up the driveway area by a detached garage/dwelling space. When heading to the yard to inspect out the back door it was confirmed that the dwelling is occupied by another tenant. The space is on the property/premises and there is no separation. Once you walk out the back door and get down the stairs you are at the door of the other dwelling/rented space. The tenant whom is on the premises/property does not have a background check. Tenant(s) are required to complete a DCYF background check and submit documentation of a TB test. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious

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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.

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