110-300-0470(1) · 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.

Files were missing the handbook sign off from parents/guardians.

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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;

Files were missing the handbook sign off from parents/guardians. 3 day supply of food and water were not observed on the premises. There was an emergency drill conducted and documented for January and then in July. Licensor discussed the requirements of every 3 months with the director. 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;

The program has a cleaning schedule but did not have the 3 step bottles required for the classrooms. The kitchen had 3 step bottles but the freezer was observed to need the 3 step process food/ice cream was observed to have spilled in the freezer.

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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.

M.N is missing documentation of MERIT reflected in MERIT. B.G.M's and R.R's Safe Sleep Expired on 5/12/2024.

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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.

M.N is missing documentation of MERIT reflected in MERIT. B.G.M's and R.R's Safe Sleep Expired on 5/12/2024. F.J does not have documentation safe sleep in the MERIT system. 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.

M.N is missing documentation of MERIT reflected in MERIT. B.G.M's and R.R's Safe Sleep Expired on 5/12/2024. F.J does not have documentation safe sleep in the MERIT system. 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.

One little tykes structure the structure has come out of it's joints and is not securely put together. Director noticed this during the inspection and started trying to push it back into it's joints but it did not get fixed at that time. 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;

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards. Walls, columns, doors toddler room chairs and some shelving units were observed to have chipping paint. Outlets in preschool and school-age room did not appear to be tamper resistant. Outlet plate removed to see if licensor could see the TR and it was not visible. Outlets will need to be replaced to not be TR. One room (school-age or Pre-K) was observed to have a moveable/slide outlet cover that also needs to be replaced. Toddler sink did not have a full flow of hot water to adequately gauge the temperature. Need to ensure that the water is warm not be below 80 and not over 120. Risk

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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.

Need to ensure that medications-ointments are labeled with the child'f first and last name and required paperwork is completed and present with the meds. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(3)(a) · 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: (a) Cuts, abrasions, and punctures. Equipment, materials, and other objects on the premises that have splintered edges, sharp edges, points, protruding nails, bolts, or other dangers must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children;

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards. Walls, columns, doors toddler room chairs and some shelving units were observed to have chipping paint. Outlets in preschool and school-age room did not appear to be tamper resistant. Outlet plate removed to see if licensor could see the TR and it was not visible. Outlets will need to be replaced to not be TR. One room (school-age or Pre-K) was observed to have a moveable/slide outlet cover that also needs to be replaced. Toddler sink did not have a full flow of hot water to adequately gauge the temperature. Need to ensure that the water is warm not be below 80 and not over 120. Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0165(3)(g) · 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.

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards.

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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;

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards. Walls, columns, doors toddler room chairs and some shelving units were observed to have chipping paint. Outlets in preschool and school-age room did not appear to be tamper resistant. Outlet plate removed to see if licensor could see the TR and it was not visible. Outlets will need to be replaced to not be TR. One room (school-age or Pre-K) was observed to have a moveable/slide outlet cover that also needs to be replaced. Toddler sink did not have a full flow of hot water to adequately gauge the temperature. Need to ensure that the water is warm not be below 80 and not over 120. 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;

Preschool restroom had a spray bottle labeled sanitizer under the sink, in the cabinet accessible to children. Risk 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;

Preschool restroom had a spray bottle labeled sanitizer under the sink, in the cabinet accessible to children. Risk WAC/RCW

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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).

Children files reviewed 2/5 files did not have a current Immunization Record. Risk

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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.

Staff Member M.G does not have documentation of 30 hour STARS in MERIT but was left alone with children. B.G.M, H.H and R.R. whom are listed as Aides but fulfill the role of a lead and or assistant according to director do not have 30 hour STARS. Staff without the 30 hour STARS are required to completed the Health and Safety Trainings via the Portal (110-300-0106). Staff are required to complete 30 hour STARS within30 months of hire or prior to being left alone with children. M.G is missing the Health and Safety Trainings under WAC 110-300-0106 via the Portal. B.G.M whom was observed alone with school-age children only has documenation of Emergency & Disaster Preparedness trainings listed in MERIT (Health and Safety Trainings).

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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 Member M.G does not have documentation of 30 hour STARS in MERIT but was left alone with children. B.G.M, H.H and R.R. whom are listed as Aides but fulfill the role of a lead and or assistant according to director do not have 30 hour STARS. Staff without the 30 hour STARS are required to completed the Health and Safety Trainings via the Portal (110-300-0106). Staff are required to complete 30 hour STARS within30 months of hire or prior to being left alone with children. M.G is missing the Health and Safety Trainings under WAC 110-300-0106 via the Portal. B.G.M whom was observed alone with school-age children only has documenation of Emergency & Disaster Preparedness trainings listed in MERIT (Health and Safety Trainings). R.R. is missing some Health and Safety Trainings reflected in MERIT-MERIT is reflective of Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Abusive Head Trauma. B.A, F.A (DOH-9/10/18), F.A (DOH-8/1/18), F.B., A.F, T.M all have expired Safe Sleep Training in the MERIT system.

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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.

Basketball hoops turned over on the playground because there is nothing in base to secure them. Add more woodchips under drop areas.

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