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.

The self-latching mechanism on the southern playground gate did not work. 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.

A hammock, which was strung up on a guideline, did not have six feet of clearance on the side by a tree. 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;

(2)(c) An electrical cord in the NE classroom was accessible. The cord was made inaccessible during the site visit. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the hall by the atelier, in the atelier and in the NE classroom were was not tamper resistant type. (5)(b) Electrical outlets by the sinks in the downstairs staff bathroom, which is now used by children and in the downstairs children's bathroom were not both tamper resistant and GFCI type. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(5)(a) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following electrical requirements: (a) In areas accessible to children, electrical outlets must have automatic shutters that only allow electrical plugs to be inserted (tamper-resistant) or that are covered by blank plates or other tamper-resistant covers appropriate to the electrical outlet;

(2)(c) An electrical cord in the NE classroom was accessible. The cord was made inaccessible during the site visit. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the hall by the atelier, in the atelier and in the NE classroom were was not tamper resistant type. (5)(b) Electrical outlets by the sinks in the downstairs staff bathroom, which is now used by children and in the downstairs children's bathroom were not both tamper resistant and GFCI type. 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;

(2)(c) An electrical cord in the NE classroom was accessible. The cord was made inaccessible during the site visit. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the hall by the atelier, in the atelier and in the NE classroom were was not tamper resistant type. (5)(b) Electrical outlets by the sinks in the downstairs staff bathroom, which is now used by children and in the downstairs children's bathroom were not both tamper resistant and GFCI type. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0175(1) · To prevent injury or drowning and ensure the health and safety of children, an early learning provider must comply with the requirements described in this section. (1) The following bodies of water must be inaccessible to children in care by using a physical barrier with a locking mechanism in compliance with WAC 246-260-031(4): (a) Swimming pools when not being used as part of the early learning program; (b) Ponds, lakes, storm retention ponds, ditches, fountains, fish ponds, landscape pools or similar bodies of water; and (c) Uncovered wells, septic tanks, wastewater, wastewater tanks, below grade storage tanks, farm manure ponds, or other similar hazards.

The two gates leading to the two ponds were not locked, but rather had carabiners on them. (Additionally, the alarms on the gates per the site's waiver were inoperable.) Risk WAC/RCW

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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;

Dish soap was accessible by the sink in the atelier. The dish soap was made inaccessible during the site visit. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0356(3) · A center licensee must not exceed the total capacity or age range stated on the child care license at any time except as provided in this section. All children on the premises, signed in to child care, on an off-site trip from the early learning program, or being transported by the early learning program staff are counted in capacity including the children of staff. (a) A center licensee must receive department approval to care for a child with special needs, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0300, if the child is older than the maximum age identified on the license. A child with documented special needs may be in care up to age nineteen and must be counted in capacity and staff-to-child ratio. (b) A child with special needs who requires individualized supervision pursuant WAC 110-300-0300 does not count in the staff-to-child ratio. (c) A child who turns thirteen years old permitted by chapter 110-290 WAC must be counted in both capacity and staff-to-child ratio.

Capacity, as stated on the license, for the middle eastern room was exceeded because the room is licensed for four children and six children were napping in the room.

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