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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).

One child file had a CIS form observed blank and not completed by the parent or immunizations listed on the form. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

One staff did not have records that child care basics had been taken.

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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;

Blind pull cords are not retrofitted properly and are still able to form loops posing a strangulation risk to children. Blind pull cords in the classrooms are observed accessible to children and the retrofits need to be properly designed to prevent the pull cords from coming loose to form loops. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(4) Serious

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110-300-0106(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. 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.

2 staff do not meet the WAC for mandating reporting training.

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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;

Retrofits are allowing for blind cords to form loops posing a strangulation risk to children. Retrofits do not cover the whole blind cord posing risks to children. Retrofits are a bracket that the provider wraps the cords around and 1 blind was not secured and formed a loop. Red yarn strings noted on the climber that would be able to form a loop around a child's neck and poses a strangulation risk. Plastic bags observed in diaper changing bathroom accessible to children under the sink in a container. Plastic bags pose a safety risk to children.

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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;

Retrofits are allowing for blind cords to form loops posing a strangulation risk to children. Retrofits do not cover the whole blind cord posing risks to children. Retrofits are a bracket that the provider wraps the cords around and 1 blind was not secured and formed a loop. Red yarn strings noted on the climber that would be able to form a loop around a child's neck and poses a strangulation risk. Plastic bags observed in diaper changing bathroom accessible to children under the sink in a container. Plastic bags pose a safety risk to children. Cabinets under sinks have no locks, are empty and pose an entrapment and hiding hazard for children. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(c) Serious

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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.

Of the exits from the play yard area is partially blocked with bags of sand. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious

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110-300-0260(1)(a) · 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 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;

Cleansers and disinfectants are kept accessible to children in the diaper changing station. Aerosol in a spray can and one plugged into an outlet observed in the bathroom where children are changed. Several paint cans and one ice melt accessible to children in an outside unlocked shed. Shed is not locked making the contents accessible to children. Viewed in the shed included bag of ice melt, cans of paint, ladders and other maintenance type tools. All accessible to children as the door was unlocked. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious

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110-300-0260(5) · Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, toilet plungers, toilet brushes, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.

Cleansers and disinfectants are kept accessible to children in the diaper changing station. Aerosol in a spray can and one plugged into an outlet observed in the bathroom where children are changed. Several paint cans and one ice melt accessible to children in an outside unlocked shed. Shed is not locked making the contents accessible to children. Viewed in the shed included bag of ice melt, cans of paint, ladders and other maintenance type tools. All accessible to children as the door was unlocked. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(4) Serious

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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.

Not all staff have had or have records to support the following trainings have been completed: child abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, children experiencing homeless, medication management and blood borne pathogens.

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