Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
110-300-0106(12) Licensor observed that SH food permit expired 03/31/2025 and AJ did not have a permit in MERIT or file. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 3, 2026
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Licensing visit · February 3, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(12) Licensor observed that SH food permit expired 03/31/2025 and AJ did not have a permit in MERIT or file. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(2) Licensor observed household members, AH and AH, were expired. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags were accessible in the kitchen in unsecured cabinets and kitchen drawers. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
110-300-0165(4)(e) Licensor measured with Department provided thermometer water tempt was 135.6. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
110-300-0165(5)(b) Licensor observed in the bathroom near the sink there was no GFCI outlet. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
110-300-0241(1)(a) Licensor observed Provider preparing and serving lunch to the children on a table top that was neither cleaned nor sanitized after being used for playtime before serving food. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious
110-300-0345(5)(c) Licensor observed child outside of the home in the unfenced yard without supervision.
Licensing visit · December 20, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Outdoor play area and deck; exit gate covered with a large carpet, does not auto close or auto latch. The deck needs to be repaired or replaced; there are gaps in the wood and the fence has fallen away from the deck. This was discussed on site; licensee reported the owner of home does not want to repair.
Licensing visit · September 19, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed an enrolled child has type 1 diabetes, no individual care plan was on file.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed no individual care plan on how to treat child with type 1 diabetes.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff member has an expired food handler permit training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed both licensee and assistant have expired safe sleep training.
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