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Plastic bags and gloves were observed accessible to children in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms. The providers reported that this is where these items are stored during diaper changes.· September 16, 2025
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Licensing visit · September 16, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags and gloves were observed accessible to children in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms. The providers reported that this is where these items are stored during diaper changes.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The plastic covering the center support beam of the toddler climber has sharp edges from the plastic being cracked or chipped.
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
Licensing visit · August 1, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
One child, a one year old toddler girl has an ICP that does not list all medications. Elsewhere, on the Allergy Plan, Benadryl and Epinephrine are listed but the provider could not locate the Benadryl today.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The children's medication authorization forms are not stored with their epi pens.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The primary fire exit pathway from toddler froom and the secondary exit from two's rooms is partially blocked by two water tables and a garbage can. The gate is latched and locked shut preventing children and staff from being able to move at least 50 feet away from the building. The primary emergency exit pathway from the Pre-K room has a gate with a latch at the very top preventing safe egress to at least 50 feet away from the building.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The kitchen does not have a door and a provider was not inside. Inside the kitchen this licensor observed detergent, cleaners, sanitizer and bleach in lower cupboards that were not latched. The electrical panel closet was not latched and a container of pesticide was accessible to children in inside.
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