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Licensor observed plastic bags are accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 10, 2026
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Licensing visit · February 10, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Licensor observed front and back gate do not self latch and self close. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Licensor observed cords and wires are accessible to children. Provider removed one of the items with cords. There is a wire coming down the stairs currently accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed plastic bags are accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Licensor observed the washer/dryer is rusty on top. The diaper changing mat is on top of the washer/dryer where there is rust and has rust on the bottom of the diaper changing mat. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Licensor observed some children are missing CIS or COE immunization form that is current, complete and medically verified from the Washington state immunization information system (WA IIS). Date Disputed Date Disputed
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term
Licensor observed changing mat is torn, not washable and on a surface that is not cleanable. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
Licensor observed provider did not clean and sanitize the table before or after snack was given. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term
Licensor observed toileting and diapering changing area was not cleaned and disinfected. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Licensor learned from provider attendance is not taken when transporting children.
Licensing visit · March 6, 2025
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
A child’s chair observed cracked and broken, diaper changing pad is missing some of the vinyl covering and is dark stained, doorknob loose on bathroom door and is a pinching hazard, 2nd doorknob is missing to a door in upstairs hallway, 2nd doorknob interior metal hardware is sharp and accessible to children posing a safety hazard.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Serious
The provider does not have 2 exits from the upstairs level of the house where the only bathroom is located. Provider has had the local Fire Department inspect her fire exits and is in process of submitting a DCYF Wavier for WAC
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
Carbon monoxide detector viewed sitting on a cabinet shelf top observed with no batteries inside. Needs batteries and to be mounted to the wall.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
A child with an identified peanut allergy does not have a food plan or any written plan for this food allergy. The child who is school age, reportedly carries an epi pen with her to the daycare, provider does not have an epi pen onsite for this child. The provider reported that she has tried to arrange a meeting with the parent to ensure the necessary medication training and equipment needed to manage the child's food allergies.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The storage closet upstairs does not have a lock as it is broken and the door was viewed open during the visit. Storage closet downstairs does not have a lock and is accessible to children (gray door). 2 containers of disinfectant wipes were viewed accessible to children stored in the licensed space. Disinfectants viewed accessible to children stored on shelf tops.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
No bells or buzzers present to be alerted when doors are open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.
Licensing visit · December 27, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Electrical cords hanging from the tv are loose, not attached to the wall, and forms a loop that poses a choking hazard for children. Tablet cords viewed accessible to children that can form a loop around a child's neck. A big black plastic garbage bag viewed accessible to children in the Livingroom area with random stuff inside, pose a safety hazard to children for suffocation. Inside blue walls and trim are heavily smudged with black marks, chipped paint observed on wall and banister, hole with exposed plaster on blue wall, a broken baby gate latch attached to the wall is accessible to children is a cutting type hazard, exposed patched walls not painted all accessible to children.. Heavy Statues observed on tops of cabinets where children play or sleep below, are not secured to prevent a tipping/falling hazard to children. Heavy plants on baby grand piano, not secured and pose a falling hazard. Wire metal shelf next to washer and dryer near the bathroom, was not attached to the wall posing a falling objects hazard. Both large containers of bleach in a large paper box and 2 large bottles of laundry detergent all assessible to children, heavy and pose a falling hazard risk to children. Baby gate to the stairs is missing the latch and can not be secured to the opposite wall. Baby gate not operational as there is not way to latch it. Electrical extension type cord connecting the TV to another cord viewed.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
Has not had a fire marshal inspection annually or completed the inspection herself on the state fire marshal form. Furnace room is full of materials and they not 3 feet from the furnace. Materials to include toys and various items are on top of the furnace, beside the furnace, and next to the furnace. The furnace is enclosed in the wall under the stairs by a door. Carbon Monoxide Detector is not working, would not beep, provider stated that it needs batteries and she will get some. Smoke detector tested and it works, smoke detector is new as reported by the provider.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Cleanser viewed stored in a kitchen cabinet, next to food, it accesible as no safety latch was attached and that the top cupboard was missing the drawer and you could reach right in. Soap and shampoos viewed in the shower are accessible to children. Bleach and clothes soap viwed stored upstairs on a wire free standing shelf where children can reach and access them. Bottle of cleanser stored next to food in a cabinet. Janitorial equipment stored in upstairs hallway next to the bathroom and in the bathroom, is accessible to children (vaccuum, and brooms).
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