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At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a slide with stairs intended for climbing located in the outdoor play area placed on top of packed soil and grass.· February 21, 2025
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 · August 15, 2025
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the provider had the first aid kid in the unlicensed garage - corrected on site by storing the first aid kit in the hallway closet in the licensed space.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(4)(a) / 110-300-0460(4)(e) / 110-300-0460(4)(g) · Long Term / Short Term
At the time of this inspection licensor observed the following items were not completed for the 2 enrolled children's files: emergency contact information and pick up persons, incomplete vaccination records, parent signature allowing for consent to seek medical care and treatment, medical care provider and contact information.
Licensing visit · February 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the provider had not entered and maintained the electronic workforce registry (MERIT) to include assistant teacher's high school education, and first aid, CPR, and safe sleep trainings.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the gate in the outdoor play area was not self latching.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a slide with stairs intended for climbing located in the outdoor play area placed on top of packed soil and grass.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed that the provider did not have sufficient back up power for a phone to function for at least 5 hours.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed that the emergency exit door leading to the front yard was locked from the inside and was not able to unlock automatically when the handle was turned.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, assistant teacher stated that 2 enrolled children in care have a dairy allergy. Provider does not have individual care plans on file for these children.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f) / 110-300-0230(3) · Short Term / Long Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was lacking in sufficient supplies for the children and staff consistent with the program's licensed capacity. Licensor observed the first aid kit was missing tweezers, ice packs, elastic wrapping bandage, sling or large triangular bandage, a current first-aid manual and hand sanitizer.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored in a bathroom cabinet accessible to children. Provider corrected on site.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a toilet plunger and a toilet brush in the bathroom accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the child records were not avaiable to staff. Assistant teacher stated these records were not on site.
Licensing visit · August 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
Need 3 step spray bottles for the classroom shelving units, tables etc. is located in main space for eating and other activities. Area rugs were observed to need cleaning they were stained.
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(1) · Short Term
There was no soap in the restroom for handwashing. There was no paper towels in the restroom for the children when the licensor returned to the home for observations on 8/21/2024. There were 4 children present. Children played outside for a short while then came inside but but then went back outside During their transition from inside to outside and outside again there was no handwashing in between the transitions from outside to inside play.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Secure the cubbies by the kitchen. Outlet in the restroom is GFCI but does not appear to be tamper resistant. Provider showed the licensor the blank cover that she plans to have her maintenance person who was present later during the inspection to install it into the restroom on 8/12/2024. The kitchen was not licensed space and has gates up on both ends. However, the gates were open during the last visit and children were observed going into the kitchen freely so the licensor inspected the space so that it can be included as licensed space but was not measured or additional square footage because it will not be used as such. The space is only used to allow children to go get items like paper towels when needed. The kitchen was inspected for health and safety and within the kitchen there is a washer and dryer in the closet and the closet was not latched nor the washer and dryer. This was discussed that either the closet can have a latch or the washer and dryer will need one. There is also a outlet by the stove in the kitchen that was observed to not be tamper resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) · Short Term
Flashlight and extra batteries was not found during the inspection.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
F.S. does not have a current CPR/First Aid card. First Aid kit box only had bandaids and thermometer. There was no other supplies found. Other first aid kits were not located during inspection.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
F.S did not have documentation on file of BBP. Below is the link for class to be completed. https://wisha-training.lni.wa.gov/Training/articulate/BBPathogens/story.html F.S attempted to contact a company to schedule her CPR/First Aid when the licensor was at the family home completing the inspection but the company no longer does individual training. Licensor informed F.S. she cannot be in charge of a group of children alone since she is not currently trained in CPR/First Aid.
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term
Licensor requested updated copies of the handbook for review. During Initial the licensor cited items in the handbooks that needed to be corrected. Program will not be moved to a full until the handbooks are reviewed and in compliance of the WAC.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
Need to ensure that updated trainings and certifications are entered and maintained in MERIT as well as education and verification of education.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(3) / 110-300-0460(4) / 110-300-0460(4)(e) / 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Long Term / Short Term
Children files were missing: Dr and Dental information and exam dates, health history, Agreements and Permission forms.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Parent/Guardian did not have documentation of reviewing the handbook. Licensor needs to re-review the handbook and ensure required updates cited have been made. There was no documentation of Disaster Drills being conduted since opened. Licensor discussed the requirement for monthly fire drills because they were conducted in April or May.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
First Aid kit, Children's file information as noted in the WAC, carseats and booster seats, adn emergency reflective triangles or other devices were not present in the vehicle(s) used to transport children.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
During the visit for observations on 8/21/2024 there was colgate toothpaste, lotion and other cream that was in sliding accordian door cabinet above sink. These items were not in the cabinet during the first visit Health and Safety Visit on 8/12/2024 when children were not present.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) · Short Term
Need to cut grass and weeds (vegetation). There is also a collection on growth on the side of the stairs by the window. This was observed during the 1st visit but was not cited because children were not present. During the visit on 8/21/2024 the licensor observed the grass to still not be cut and the vegetation by the window to have expanded.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
During the visit with children present on 8/21/2024 children had access to the cleaning products (3 step spray bottles) in the restroom and the kitchen. The kitchen is gated off but the gate was left open on both sides of the kitchen and the children present were observed going into the kitchen The licensor discussed with provider that since the children go into the the kitchen it will be counted as licensed space but will not be measured. The children's materials are observed outside of the kitchen. The children were observed going into the kitchen to access paper towels to clean up spilled paint. The kitchen has spray bottles (3 step) on the counter that are accessible to the children. The cabinets in the kitchen and the restroom have latches but several of the latches are broken and require repair.
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