110-300-0165(2)(a) · 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;

The marker lids are choking hazards and were accessible to the toddlers.

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110-300-0105(2) · Early learning providers and household members in a family home early learning program must complete and pass a department background check, pursuant to chapter 110-06 WAC.

0105(2): Licensor observed while on site a staff member that has not completed a department background check prior to being in ratio.

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110-300-0100(7) · Assistant teachers help a lead teacher or licensee provide instructional support to children and implement developmentally appropriate programs in center or family home early learning programs. (a) An assistant teacher must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and (iii) Have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026, or within five years of being hired or promoted into this position, whichever occurs later; (iv) Beginning August 1, 2026, an assistant teacher must have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent within five years of being hired or promoted in the positin; (v) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105; and (vi) Have their professional development progress documented annually.

0100(7): licenosr observed an assistant teacher in the preschool room working alone without an education vierfied on MERIT. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term 11/29/2023

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110-300-0165(2)(c) · 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: (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): licensor observed a cord in the preschool room that is accessible to children and has a potential of posing a potential risk. 0165(2,d): licensor observed trash bags used for the trashcans, at the same length as the trash can in the classrooms. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(d) Serious 11/29/2023

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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,c): licensor observed a cord in the preschool room that is accessible to children and has a potential of posing a potential risk. 0165(2,d): licensor observed trash bags used for the trashcans, at the same length as the trash can in the classrooms. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0230(1) Short Term 11/30/2023

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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).

0230(1): licensor was unable to verify CPR or first aid for a staff member.

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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.

0160(8): licensor did not observe a safe sleep on one of the staff members in the infant room.

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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.

Staff promoted from Aide to assistant without STARS basic training, current CPR certifcation, and approved foodworker card Staff do not hold current certifications for BBP, CPR Staff education not verified in MERIT WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) Serious 06/19/2023

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110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · 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 administer medication to children in care as follows: (i) Prescription medication. Prescription medication must only be given to the child named on the prescription. Prescription medication must be prescribed by a health care professional with prescriptive authority for a specific child. Prescription medication must be accompanied with medication authorization form that has the medical need and the possible side effects of medication. Prescription medication must be labeled with: (A) A child's first and last name; (B) The date the prescription was filled; (C) The name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; (D) The expiration date, dosage amount, and length of time to give the medication; and (E) Instructions for the administration and storage.

Medications onsite without staff training documented Inhaler onsite without original packaging or labeled with childs name, DOB, dosage, length of time to give medications, instructions for administration and storage Teething gel stored in refrigerator with food/formula/milk located in infant room. Teething gel stored without label and without medication authorizaton with required information. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0215(3)(c) Serious 06/19/2023

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110-300-0215(3)(c) · Medication must be stored and maintained as directed on the packaging or prescription label, including applicable refrigeration requirements. An early learning provider must comply with the following additional medication storage requirements: (i) Medication must be inaccessible to children; (ii) Controlled substances must be locked in a container or cabinet which is inaccessible to children; (iii) Medication must be kept away from food in a separate, sealed container; and (iv) External medication (designed to be applied to the outside of the body) must be stored to provide separation from internal medication (designed to be swallowed or injected) to prevent cross contamination.

Medications onsite without staff training documented Inhaler onsite without original packaging or labeled with childs name, DOB, dosage, length of time to give medications, instructions for administration and storage Teething gel stored in refrigerator with food/formula/milk located in infant room. Teething gel stored without label and without medication authorizaton with required information. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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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.

Medications onsite without staff training documented Inhaler onsite without original packaging or labeled with childs name, DOB, dosage, length of time to give medications, instructions for administration and storage Teething gel stored in refrigerator with food/formula/milk located in infant room. Teething gel stored without label and without medication authorizaton with required information. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0145(11) Short Term 06/26/2023

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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.

Exiting gate is not easily opened to allow a person to pass through and does not self-close when fully opened. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0165(2)(c) Short Term 06/23/2023

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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;

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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).

CPR certifications for 3 staff not verifiable WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(1)(b) Serious 06/16/2023

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110-300-0260(1)(b) · 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: (b) Separate and apart from food preparation areas, food items, and food supplies;

cans of paint stored in kitchen next to sink

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