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;

There were dangling cords in a classroom where a child was napping. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious 10/23/2023

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110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · 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. 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.

Toddler climbing equipment was placed on grass. Dispute Description: Toddlers need opportunities of large motor activities which the low toddler equipment provides. These less than 18 inch climbers sit on well-maintained soft grass. Hence we have never had any child injuries from their use. Requiring these climbers to be placed on our ASTM rated matting would eliminate the natural grass areas. It is also cost prohibitive to add more of this matting. Hence the only option we would have is to remove these valuable pieces of equipment from the environment, limiting the opportunities for this needed developmental activity. Furthermore, the remaining larger toddler climbers appear to be intimidating to the younger toddlers who currently gravitate to the climbers dcyf is saying we have to move. In review of other toddler equipment similar to the items in our play space state that they may be use in doors without any surfacing requirements being listed. Toddlers need opportunities of large motor activities which the low toddler equipment provides. These less than 18 inch climbers sit on well-maintained soft grass. Hence we have never had any child injuries from their use. Requiring these climbers to be placed on our ASTM rated matting would eliminate the natural grass areas. It is also cost prohibitive to add more of this matting. Hence the only option we would have is to remove these valuable pieces of equipment from the environment, limiting the opportunities for this needed developmental activity. Furthermore, the remaining larger toddler climbers appear to be intimidating to the younger toddlers who currently gravitate to the climbers dcyf is saying we have to move. In review of other toddler equipment similar to the items in our play space state that they may be use in doors without any surfacing requirements being listed.

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