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.

Staff member Jayden Gomez was seen on camera in ratio alone on 7/23/24 in a preschool classroom without completed 30 hour initial basic traning. During the time 2 children had a inappropriate interaction for about 3 minutes.

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110-300-0200(5) · Early learning providers must direct, assist, teach, and coach, children to wash their hands, using the steps listed above: (a) When arriving at the early learning premises; (b) After using the toilet; (c) After diapering; (d) After outdoor play; (e) After gardening activities; (f) After playing with animals; (g) After touching body fluids such as blood or after nose blowing or sneezing; (h) Before and after eating or participating in food activities including table setting; and (i) As needed or required by the circumstances.

0200(4) Observed staff not washing hands between and after diaper changes. 0200(5) Children were not directed, assisted, and coached to wash hands during bathroom transitions.

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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 out of three sampled child files is missing child's immunization record on CIS form. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(2)(c) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, cords, wires, or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck that are not used during supervised early learning program activities;

0165(2)(c) and 0165(5)(e) Observed excessive cords on the floor and power strips accessible to children in Room #7. 0165(3)(g) Observed chipping paint on wall in classroom #4. Risk WAC/RCW

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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: (g) Equipment in poor condition. Equipment in poor condition (loose parts, rusty parts, flaking paint, or other dangers) must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children.

0165(2)(c) and 0165(5)(e) Observed excessive cords on the floor and power strips accessible to children in Room #7. 0165(3)(g) Observed chipping paint on wall in classroom #4. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0300(1)(a) · An early learning provider must develop an individual care plan for each child with special needs and must notify the department when a child with special needs is enrolled or identified in the early learning program. Plans and documentation required under this section must: (a) Meet the requirements of this section;

One of three sampled child files indicated that the child has an IEP but is missing Individual Care Plan (ICP) and missing information regarding child's health history on enrollment form. Another child has allergy and Epi-pen. Missing verification that staff caring for the children with health conditions/special needs are trained. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0325(2) · An early learning provider must encourage positive interactions between and among children with techniques such as: (a) Giving children several chances a day to interact with each other while playing or completing routine tasks; (b) Modeling social skills; (c) Encouraging socially isolated children to find friends; (d) Helping children understand feelings of others; and (e) Including children with special needs to play with others.

Observed lack of attentive and age appropriate guidance during transitions and lunch time.

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110-300-0330(1) · An early learning provider must work to maintain positive relationships with children by using consistent guidance techniques to help children learn. Guidance techniques must adapt an early learning program’s environment, routines, and activities to a child’s strength’s, developmental level, abilities, culture, community, and relate to the child’s behavior.

Observed lack of routine, staff's attentiveness and age appropriate guidance during transitions and lunch time. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0330(2) · Guidance techniques may include: (a) Coaching behavior; (b) Modeling and teaching social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, self-control, respect for the rights of others, treating others kindly, and conflict resolution; (c) Offering choices; (d) Distracting; (e) Redirecting or helping a child change their focus to something appropriate to achieve their goal; (f) Planning ahead to prevent problems and letting children know what events will happen next; (g) Explaining consistent, clear rules and involving children in defining simple, clear classroom limits; (h) Involving children in solving problems; and (i) Explaining to children the natural and logical consequence related to the child's behavior in a reasonable and developmentally appropriate manner.

Observed lack of routine, staff's attentiveness and age appropriate guidance during transitions and lunch time. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0345(3) · An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment looking and listening for both verbal and nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; (b) Visibly checking children on many occasions with little time in between; (c) Positioning him or herself to supervise all areas accessible to children; (d) Attending to children and being aware of what children are doing at all times; (e) Being available and able to promptly assist or redirect a child as necessary; and (f) Considering the following when deciding whether increased supervision is needed: (i) Ages of children; (ii) Individual differences and abilities of children; (iii) Layout of the indoor and outdoor licensed space and play area; (iv) The risk associated with the activities children are engaged in; and (v) Any nearby hazards including those in the licensed or unlicensed space.

Observed lack of supervision on multiple occasions during transitions, and bathroom usage. Observed staff was not aware what children were doing in the bathroom. Observed staff was not aware that children were not following while walking between classrooms, bathrooms, and lunch rooms. 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.

0106(3) Observed staff in charge of a group of children as a lead teacher did not complete the required initial training. The newly promoted program supervisor also did not have the required initial training recorded in MERIT. 0106(9) One lead staff who has not completed CCB is also missing the medication management training in MERIT. Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

Fire drill was not conducted every month. Only one emergency drill has been done since Jan. 2024. 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;

Fire drill was not conducted every month. Only one emergency drill has been done since Jan. 2024.

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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;

0165(2)(d) Plastic bags accessible to children in the women's bathroom across sanctuary and in the girl's bathroom diaper changing area. 0165(3)(d) Cabinets under the sinks in both men and women bathrooms across sanctuary posed entrapment hazard. Also found unsafe items accessible to children. 0165(3)(f) White shelf in the boys bathroom, heavy and unsafe items stored on the classroom shelves posed hazard if falling on children. 0165(3)(g) Observed broken items (containers, etc.) and dirty towels on the playground accessible to children. Hands-free diaper disposal container does not work properly. Observed the lid stayed open with soiled diapers in it. One of the classroom shelves support bracket was bent and shelf was tilted.

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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;

0165(2)(d) Plastic bags accessible to children in the women's bathroom across sanctuary and in the girl's bathroom diaper changing area. 0165(3)(d) Cabinets under the sinks in both men and women bathrooms across sanctuary posed entrapment hazard. Also found unsafe items accessible to children. 0165(3)(f) White shelf in the boys bathroom, heavy and unsafe items stored on the classroom shelves posed hazard if falling on children. 0165(3)(g) Observed broken items (containers, etc.) and dirty towels on the playground accessible to children. Hands-free diaper disposal container does not work properly. Observed the lid stayed open with soiled diapers in it. One of the classroom shelves support bracket was bent and shelf was tilted. 0165(5)(a) All outlets in the little lunch room and one outlet in the sanctuary appeared to be not tamper resistant. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 12/21/2023

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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;

Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the girls bathroom diaper changing area.

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110-300-0325(1) · When communicating or interacting with children, an early learning provider must maintain a climate for healthy, culturally responsive child development such as: (a) Using a calm and respectful tone of voice; (b) Using positive language to explain what children can do and give descriptive feedback; (c) Having relaxed conversations with children by listening and responding to what they say. Adult conversations must not dominate the overall sound of the group; (d) Greeting children upon arrival and departure at the early learning program; (e) Using facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, and enthusiasm to match a child’s mood; (f) Using physical proximity in a culturally responsive way to speak to children at their eye level and with warm physical contact, including but not limited to, gently touching a hand or shoulder, sitting next to a child, appropriately holding younger children close while communicating; (g) Validating children’s feelings and show tolerance for mistakes; (h) Being responsive and listening to children’s requests and questions, encouraging children to share experiences, ideas, and feelings; (i) Observing children in order to learn about their families, cultures, individual interests, ideas, questions, and theories; (j) Modeling and teaching emotional skills such as recognizing feelings, expressing them appropriately, accepting others’ feelings, and controlling impulses to act out feelings; (k) Representing the diversity found in the early learning program and society, including gender, age, language, and abilities, while being respectful of cultural traditions, values, religion and beliefs of enrolled families; and (l) Interacting with staff and other adults in a positive, respectful manner.

Observed lack of techniques, instructions, and attentiveness from staff to children when children were emotional and needing adult guidance. Staff training and coaching are needed. Please review WAC 110-300-0320, 0325, and 0330 with all staff. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0325(2) Short Term 01/18/2024

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110-300-0325(2) · An early learning provider must encourage positive interactions between and among children with techniques such as: (a) Giving children several chances a day to interact with each other while playing or completing routine tasks; (b) Modeling social skills; (c) Encouraging socially isolated children to find friends; (d) Helping children understand feelings of others; and (e) Including children with special needs to play with others.

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110-300-0330(2) · Guidance techniques may include: (a) Coaching behavior; (b) Modeling and teaching social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, self-control, respect for the rights of others, treating others kindly, and conflict resolution; (c) Offering choices; (d) Distracting; (e) Redirecting or helping a child change their focus to something appropriate to achieve their goal; (f) Planning ahead to prevent problems and letting children know what events will happen next; (g) Explaining consistent, clear rules and involving children in defining simple, clear classroom limits; (h) Involving children in solving problems; and (i) Explaining to children the natural and logical consequence related to the child's behavior in a reasonable and developmentally appropriate manner.

Observed lack of techniques, instructions, and attentiveness from staff to children when children were emotional and needing adult guidance. An example was that a child was still on the playground structure struggling to leave but the teacher has already led the rest of the group to the classroom. Staff training and coaching are needed. Please review WAC 110-300-0320, 0325, and 0330 with all staff. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0345(3) Short Term 01/18/2024

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110-300-0345(3) · An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment looking and listening for both verbal and nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; (b) Visibly checking children on many occasions with little time in between; (c) Positioning him or herself to supervise all areas accessible to children; (d) Attending to children and being aware of what children are doing at all times; (e) Being available and able to promptly assist or redirect a child as necessary; and (f) Considering the following when deciding whether increased supervision is needed: (i) Ages of children; (ii) Individual differences and abilities of children; (iii) Layout of the indoor and outdoor licensed space and play area; (iv) The risk associated with the activities children are engaged in; and (v) Any nearby hazards including those in the licensed or unlicensed space.

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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.

0106(11) One out of 5 sampled staff files was missing proof of first aid/CPR training. 0106(3) multiple staff have been employed and working with children for more than 3 months but have not completed child care basics (CCB) training. One new staff was alone with children without CCB training.

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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 ground cover was measured 2 inches deep under the climbing structure WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious 06/14/2023

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110-300-0165(2)(d) · 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 take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (d) Making inaccessible to children plastic bags and other suffocation hazards;

0165(2)(c) observed children having access to the unlicensed stage area where cords and wires posed strangulation hazard 0165(2)(d) plastic bags accessible to children 0165(3)(f) observed children having access to the unlicensed stage area where large equipment could fall on children 0165(4)(g) observed children having access to the unlicensed stage area where there is a drop between stage and floor WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(3)(a) Serious 06/05/2023

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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;

All three exit gates leading out of the playground are locked. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(a) Serious 06/05/2023

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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;

Wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the shared bathroom

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110-300-0330(2) · Guidance techniques may include: (a) Coaching behavior; (b) Modeling and teaching social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, self-control, respect for the rights of others, treating others kindly, and conflict resolution; (c) Offering choices; (d) Distracting; (e) Redirecting or helping a child change their focus to something appropriate to achieve their goal; (f) Planning ahead to prevent problems and letting children know what events will happen next; (g) Explaining consistent, clear rules and involving children in defining simple, clear classroom limits; (h) Involving children in solving problems; and (i) Explaining to children the natural and logical consequence related to the child's behavior in a reasonable and developmentally appropriate manner.

Observed lack of consistent guidance and routine during transitions from lunch tables back to classrooms. Children had hard time following teacher's instructions. Observed children running away from the teachers causing concerns of inadequate supervision.

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