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.

At the time of this inspection licensor observed the gate in the outdoor play area was not self-latching. Licensor observed a gap between the fence and building that was measured to be 5". Risk WAC/RCW

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

110-300-0145(9) · The opening between a fence post and gate or fence post and building must have no gap through which a sphere with a diameter of three and one-half inches can pass.

At the time of this inspection licensor observed the gate in the outdoor play area was not self-latching. Licensor observed a gap between the fence and building that was measured to be 5". Risk WAC/RCW

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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;