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11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Seattle WA 98168 · License #129271 · Child Care Center
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110-300-0100(3)(b) · An assistant director must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have an ECE state certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department as follows: (A) An assistant director working at the time this chapter becomes effective must complete an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the date this section becomes effective; (B) An assistant director hired or promoted after this chapter becomes effective must have an ECE state certificate or equivalent within five years of the time of hire. (iii) Have two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the early learning program or two years of experience in administration or management, or a department approved plan; (iv) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; (v) Have their continued professional development progress documented annually.
The assistant director, I.C. has been the assistant director since 2013 according to MERIT and does not have any education verified in MERIT.
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110-300-0106(1) · Early learning providers licensed, working, or volunteering in an early learning program before the date this section becomes effective must complete the applicable training requirements of this section within three months of the date this section becomes effective unless otherwise indicated. State or federal rules may require health and safety training described under this chapter to be renewed annually. Early learning providers hired after the date this section becomes effective must complete the training requirements of subsections (4) through (10) of this section within three months of the date of hire and prior to working in an unsupervised capacity with children.
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MERIT reviewed and staff were missing Safe Sleep and Basic STARS. P.M. was missing Basic Initial STARS training and also completed only Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training via the Portal DCYF trainings. Since P.M does not have Initial STARS or an exemption she is required to complete the Health and Safety Trainings via the WAC and found via the Portal. The following staff were missing Safe Sleep Trainings: N.C, I.C, G.C., M.C.Q, S.D., K.J., A.L., P.M., L.M., L.O, R.R.S. T.S.M, and N.T. Director was informed verbally of all who was missing training. CPR/First Aid certificates not observed in the following files: K.J, L.N.G, M.C. and A.L. BBP missing from the following files: K.J., M.C., and A.L. 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.
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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.
MERIT reviewed and staff were missing Safe Sleep and Basic STARS. P.M. was missing Basic Initial STARS training and also completed only Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training via the Portal DCYF trainings. Since P.M does not have Initial STARS or an exemption she is required to complete the Health and Safety Trainings via the WAC and found via the Portal. The following staff were missing Safe Sleep Trainings: N.C, I.C, G.C., M.C.Q, S.D., K.J., A.L., P.M., L.M., L.O, R.R.S. T.S.M, and N.T. Director was informed verbally of all who was missing training. CPR/First Aid certificates not observed in the following files: K.J, L.N.G, M.C. and A.L. BBP missing from the following files: K.J., M.C., and A.L. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0106(8) · License applicants and early learning providers licensed to care for infants must complete the safe sleep training as approved or offered by the department. This training must be completed annually and: (a) Prior to being licensed; (b) Prior to caring for infants; or (c) According to subsection (1) of this section.
MERIT reviewed and staff were missing Safe Sleep and Basic STARS. P.M. was missing Basic Initial STARS training and also completed only Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training via the Portal DCYF trainings. Since P.M does not have Initial STARS or an exemption she is required to complete the Health and Safety Trainings via the WAC and found via the Portal. The following staff were missing Safe Sleep Trainings: N.C, I.C, G.C., M.C.Q, S.D., K.J., A.L., P.M., L.M., L.O, R.R.S. T.S.M, and N.T. Director was informed verbally of all who was missing training. CPR/First Aid certificates not observed in the following files: K.J, L.N.G, M.C. and A.L. BBP missing from the following files: K.J., M.C., and A.L. 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.
Woodchips are present but have been pushed under structures. Woodchips need to be redistributed nder these drop areas. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0170(3)(c) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (c) Electrical motors. Electrical motor fans and appliances must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of dust or lint.
Clean vent in kitchen. 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..
Children's Immunizations were not current. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (ii) Nonprescription oral medication. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) oral medication brought to the early learning program by a parent or guardian must be in the original packaging. (A) Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication needs to be labeled with child's first and last name and accompanied with medication authorization form that has the expiration date, medical need, dosage amount, age, and length of time to give the medication. Early learning providers must follow the instructions on the label or the parent must provide a medical professional's note; and (B) Nonprescription medication must only be given to the child named on the label provided by the parent or guardian.
1 staff member P.M whom has not completed Basic STARS did not have documentation of training.
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110-300-0230(1) · 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 have a current pediatric and adult first-aid and CPR certificate, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0106 (11).
Staff were missing documentation of CPR/First Aid cards from their file. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0241(1)(a) · An early learning provider must develop and follow a cleaning schedule that includes: (a) Food preparation areas, tables and chairs, high chairs, and food service counters, which must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal and snack with single use paper towels or one-time use wiping cloths;
Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area. Risk
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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;
Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0241(6) · Toileting and diaper changing areas including, but not limited to, toilets, counters, sinks, and floors must be cleaned and disinfected daily or more often as needed.
Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area. Risk WAC/RCW
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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.
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0470(4)(a) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (a) Fire and evacuation drill once each calendar month;
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0470(4)(c) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (c) Emergency drills must be conducted with a variety of staff and at different times of the day, including in the evening and during overnight hours for early learning programs that care for children during those hours; and
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit. Risk WAC/RCW
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110-300-0470(4)(d) · An early learning provider must practice and record emergency drills with staff and children as follows: (d) Drills must be recorded on a department form and include: (i) The date and time of the drill; (ii) The number of children and staff who participated; (iii) The length of the drill; and (iv) Notes about how the drill went and how it may be improved.
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit.
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110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (ii) Nonprescription oral medication. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) oral medication brought to the early learning program by a parent or guardian must be in the original packaging. (A) Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication needs to be labeled with child's first and last name and accompanied with medication authorization form that has the expiration date, medical need, dosage amount, age, and length of time to give the medication. Early learning providers must follow the instructions on the label or the parent must provide a medical professional's note; and (B) Nonprescription medication must only be given to the child named on the label provided by the parent or guardian.
Some diaper ointments were observed to not have forms with them. Diaper ointments are required to have a medication/diaper ointment form with all required information per WAC/Health Care Policy and each child's diaper ointment is to be labeled with the child's first and last name. Risk WAC/RCW
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An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (a) Making inaccessible to infants and toddlers any equipment, material, or objects that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. For the purposes of this section, equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less are considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion. Small parts from larger equipment, material, or objects that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less, that may become detached from the larger equipment, materials, or object are also considered items that may pose a risk of choking, aspiration, or ingestion;
Cording from phones in the rooms were dangling and loose and can form loops. Water temperatures in Preschool A, Preschool B, Toddler C all were over 120 degrees. Outlets by sinks in rooms were GFCI but not tamper resistant. There was no packaging nor did the outlet reflect that the outlet was TR. Extension cords were observed and are for temporary use only. Chipping paint was observed on walls and shelving units througout the child care space. There was also gummy residue on shelving units as well. Risk WAC/RCW
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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;
Cording from phones in the rooms were dangling and loose and can form loops. Water temperatures in Preschool A, Preschool B, Toddler C all were over 120 degrees. Outlets by sinks in rooms were GFCI but not tamper resistant. There was no packaging nor did the outlet reflect that the outlet was TR. Extension cords were observed and are for temporary use only.
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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.
Soft climbing tumbling pads and a chair was blocking the exit to the outside which also has a little half door. The items were placed behind the little door and were moved when discussed during the inspection of the Toddler Room. Risk WAC/RCW
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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.
5 Staff Files reviewed on 10/10/2023 : S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC and NT did not have documentation of BBP in the file. N.T was missing documentation of her updated Food Handlers card. S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC are were all missing documentation in MERIT of Safe Sleep. Out of the 27 staff reflected in MERIT approximately 12 staff have current Safe Sleep.
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