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At the time of the inspection visit, plastic bags in room 204 are accessible to the children. 0165 (3)(c) At the time of the inspection visit, the cabinet doors in the preschool/prek bathrooms are not in good condition.· December 10, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.
Licensing visit · December 10, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit, plastic bags in room 204 are accessible to the children. 0165 (3)(c) At the time of the inspection visit, the cabinet doors in the preschool/prek bathrooms are not in good condition.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit, safety device is placed on the doors to prevent children from opening the door. The device is preventing the door to automatically unlock.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit it was observed that some locks are broken making the storage areas accessible to the children.
Complaint · February 22, 2024 · Resolved May 2, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · June 27, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
DPS 1 emergency exit door is partially blocked by outdoor toys.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
0251 (3)(a)(iii)- Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without label 0215 (3)(a)(iii) - Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without authorization 0215 83)(c) - Licensor observed expired sunscreen and diaper creams
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Spray bottle labeled with disinfectant is placed on the counter accessible to children Correction: Spray bottle was moved to a higher shelf, correction was made at the time of the visit.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term · No longer displayed by the state
Chime on doors are turned off. Dispute Description: All chimes worked during the visit, but it was discovered that one chime is not as loud as the others. A work order has been placed for a technician to come and check all chimes for all doors. – JW corrected 07/03/23 All chimes worked during the visit, but it was discovered that one chime is not as loud as the others. A work order has been placed for a technician to come and check all chimes for all doors. – JW corrected 07/03/23
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
(10)Some staff have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Some staff have not completed CPR/first training 0106 (12) Some staff have not completed food handler training
Complaint · June 22, 2023 · Resolved August 7, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term · No longer displayed by the state
It was determined that staff S.A has not completed CPR/First aid but was counted in ratio. Staff has S.A has not completed Blood Borne pathogen training.
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