Bella Mente Early Learning Center

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Jul 13, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 17, 2023

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Climbing play equipment was observed in the outdoor space without approriate ground covering at the time of inspection.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

Licensing inspections

• Jan 23, 20262 citations

  • Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Through conversation with the Provider, the Licensor found that the vehicle used to transport children to the child care center did not have a first-aid kit inside.”

      WAC 110-300-0480(2)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Licensor observed floating shelving located in the outdoor play area as well as in multiple classrooms that lacked railing in order to prevent items from creating a fall hazard.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

• Mar 25, 20259 citations

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “CA, KH, KO, DP, AP is missing one and/or more of (4) reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, (5)emergency preparedness, (7)children experiencing homelessness and (9) medication management training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “, AP has an expired food workers card.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “CA missing CCB training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child's medication did not have written instructions/individual care plan from health care provider or parent/guardian.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Maintenance and janitorial equipment, toilet plungers, brushes are accessible to children and located in childrens bathrooms.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(5)

• Apr 23, 20244 citations

  • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor observed cords or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck in multiple classrooms. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags and other suffocation hazards accessible to children in care. 110-300-0165(3)(a) Licensor observed push pins in a cork board and screws on the playground that pose a potential puncture hazard to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) Licensor observed unlocked refrigerators that pose an entrapment hazard accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(b) Licensor observed outlets near water sources that did hot have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor observed items labeled “keep out of reach of children” in a location that is accessible to children. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed maintenance and janitorial equipment accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor observed some employees not having documentation of (10) blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries, (11) CPR and first-aid (12) current food worker card (3) child care basics and (8) safe sleep training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor observed and infant swaddled in a blanket while sleep on the floor bed.”

      WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)