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;

Wac 110-300-0165(2)(b) During the onsite initial inspection this licensor observed the pull cords to all the blinds in the school age room, preschool 2 room, and the toddler room were accessible to children and could form a loop and pose a risk of strangulation to children. The provider corrected this WAC and now there are hooks for the cords that make the string inaccessible to children. Risk Verified WAC/RCW

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110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) During the onsite initial inspection this licensor observed a lot of unlocked storage rooms and unlocked extra rooms with misc. items in them that were accessible to children on the floor of the childcare.

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