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.

0106(1)(10) - Providers F.H. and N.H. do not have a current, non-expired Bloodborne Pathogens training. 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.

0146(1)(a)(b) - At the time of arrival, this licensor observed a swing hanging from the backyard tree. This swing did not meet the CPSC guidlines by being too close to the tree. The swing was placed above grass instead of the CPSC surfacing guidelines located in WAC 110-300-0146 and the Public Playground Safety Handbook. The swing was removed at the end of the inspection. Risk WAC/RCW

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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.

0170(2) - At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a completed annual Family Home Fire Inspection Form. 0170(3)(i) - At the time of the inspection, the on-site fire extinguisher did not have a current annual professional maintenance check. The last maintenance check was 02/2024. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(3)(i) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (i) Extinguishers. An early learning provider must have and maintain working fire extinguishers that are marked with a minimum rating of 2A:10 BC. (i) Fire extinguishers must be located pursuant to the State Building Code chapter 51-54A WAC, as now and hereafter amended, and must be readily available for use in case of an emergency; (ii) Fire extinguishers must be located on each level of the early learning program space used by children and mounted within seventy-five feet of an exit next to the path of the exit; and (iii) If a fire extinguisher is mounted in a closet, there must be a sign indicating the location of the extinguisher and obstructions must not block access to the closet.

0170(2) - At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a completed annual Family Home Fire Inspection Form. 0170(3)(i) - At the time of the inspection, the on-site fire extinguisher did not have a current annual professional maintenance check. The last maintenance check was 02/2024. 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.

0480(2)(a) - Provider's transportation vehicle did not have emergency information for each child that gets transported.

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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.

Provider has to take when doing transportation of going on field trips all children's emergency information, health history information, attendance sheets, first aid kit and ensure that you have the required booster seats or carseats and emergency vehicle equipment. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious

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110-300-0106(12) · 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 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.

The provider, F.H did not have her file and the information in MERIT for BBP and verified has expired. CPR. First Aid and Food Handlers had already been verified by a licensor. F.H. could not find the documentation for her assistant N.H., N.H is currently not working due to low enrollment but is still listed as her assistant. Her file coud not be located and there is certifications in MERIT that required verification. Licensor was unable to verify Food Handlers for N.H, CPR, First Aid and BBP for N.H. Provider stated she would ensure that all items were sent and N.H was in compliance with her required items prior to return to the program. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(b) Serious

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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 are by the front door upon entry. The cording forms loops. The laundry room door has a locking knob but was freely accessed during the visit. Need to ensure that knob is locked or locking mechanisms are placed on the washer and dryer to ensure that there is not access. Some counters tops in the kitchen have visible damage and tape has been placed on the counters to the repair. The laminate had peeled off and been reattached with tape. Need to move gym equipment from back yard covered area prior to resuming usage of the backyard play area. Provider stated it is currently not being used and that the children go to a nearby park. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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110-300-0165(3)(f) · 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: (f) Falling objects. Large objects that pose a risk of falling or tipping must be securely anchored. Large objects include, but are not limited to, televisions, dressers, bookshelves, wall cabinets, sideboards or hutches, and wall units;

Window blinds are by the front door upon entry. The cording forms loops. The laundry room door has a locking knob but was freely accessed during the visit. Need to ensure that knob is locked or locking mechanisms are placed on the washer and dryer to ensure that there is not access. Some counters tops in the kitchen have visible damage and tape has been placed on the counters to the repair. The laminate had peeled off and been reattached with tape. Need to move gym equipment from back yard covered area prior to resuming usage of the backyard play area. Provider stated it is currently not being used and that the children go to a nearby park. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0225(3) Serious

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110-300-0225(3) · Pets or other animals that have contact with children must: (a) Have all required vaccinations, pursuant to local and county regulations; (b) Show no signs of illness, disease, worms, or parasites. If these symptoms appear, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space until appropriately treated for the condition; and (c) Be nonaggressive. If the pet or animal exhibits aggressive behavior, the pet or animal must be removed from the licensed space.

There was a cat observed walking around during the visit. The provider stated they were cat sitting for a friend. The cat will be returning home within the next week. Licensor discussed the requirements even for a visiting cat to provider and 3 daughters. Licensor sent Pet Policy document to provider on 1/30/24 to fill out. According to provider the parents of the two enrolled children were notified. But there was no documentation in the files to reflect that they have read the Pet Policy. The provider does not have any pets of her own. There was no written policy or documents for the cat. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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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;

Restroom spray bottles was on a shelf in restroom accessible to children. If moved to under the restroom sink a lock will need to be added to ensure that spray bottles are not accessible to children.

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