Community School of West Seattle

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Mar 26, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 1, 2024

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During the inspection, Licensor H. determined that the staff member involved in this interaction did not practice guidance and interactions with the child in the Intake. At this time, staff member has been removed from the Center and is no longer a staff member. The following day, all staff members completed positive guidance and interactions training. Director reviewed policies with staff members and informed staff members to report concerning behaviors and instances to Leadership as soon as possible. (1)(c)”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

• Received Mar 13, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 26, 2024

  • Supervising childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Based on the information gathered from the inspection, it was determined that the level of supervision should have been raised on 3/13/2024 and staff members should have planned accordingly to prevent similar incidents from happening again on 3/13/2024.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)

Licensing inspections

• Sep 19, 20252 citations

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Medication had childs name labled on the ouside of a plastic ziplock bag and the childs name labeled on the actaul medicine bottles and epi pen with a label maker.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Medication was not in origional package.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

• Feb 12, 20252 citations

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “A child with asthma had expired medication.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

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

    • “Cords forming a loop were accessible in a few classrooms. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - The outlet observed on Vashon Island was not TR. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - Chipped paint was observed on the walls in one classroom.”

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

• Nov 1, 20235 citations, 1 Immediate

  • Water hazards and swimming poolsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.

    • “A large size fish tank without a physical barrier on top was observed in the common area (studio) where the water was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

      WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate risk

  • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “A padlock was observed to be placed on the latch of a second emergency exit gate in the outdoor area (Blake Island) at the time of inspection.”

      WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “One of the refrigerators in the kitchen area was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(3)

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

    • “Large items were observed on top of floating shelves in the Vashon Island classroom that posed a risk of tipping at the of inspection.”

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

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The first-aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: First-aid manual.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(2)