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1002 S. 72Nd Ave, Yakima WA 98908 · License #565591 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
(11) The gate that is not an emergency exit had a lock mechanisms with a chain around the pole which was able to opened when pushed.
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110-300-0166(3)(c) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (c) Exit doors must not be partially or entirely blocked.
(3)(c) A child was sleeping on a cot in front of the second fire emergency exit door. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0115(3) Short Term
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110-300-0115(3) · 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. A licensee, center director, assistant director, or program supervisor must maintain the following records for each early learning provider and program staff in a confidential manner. These records must be reviewable by the department and must include at a minimum: (a) A copy of current government issued photo identification; (b) Emergency contact information; (c) Completed employment application or resume; (d) Annual observation, evaluation, and feedback information; (e) The licensee’s Social Security Number, Federal EIN, or a written document stating the licensee does not possess either; and (f) Immunization records including exemption documents (center early learning programs only.)
(3) Center Assistant Director's (JFD) documentation were not provided to this Licensor during the onsite inspection. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0100(6) Short Term
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110-300-0100(6) · Lead teachers are responsible for implementing the center or family home early learning program. Lead teachers develop and provide a nurturing and responsive learning environment that meets the needs of enrolled children. (a) A lead teacher must meet the following qualifications: (i) Be at least eighteen years old; (ii) Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and (iii) Complete the applicable preservice requirements, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105
(3)(c)(i)(ii(iii) The Director did not have documentation (staff attend sheets) showing she is at the program for 50% of the operating hours. (6) Lead teacher (OO) does not have her High School Diploma listed in MERIT.
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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.
(1)(a)(b) The certification of compliance, label stating ground cover meets ASTM standards F1292 was not observed onsite. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(12) Serious 09/01/2023
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110-300-0106(12) · 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. 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.
(10) staff did not have BBP (11) Basic first aid was not entered into MERIT for all staff. (12) Assistant does not have Food worker's card
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