Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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Although food handler training, CPR and First Aid trainings and The bloodborne pathogens training dates were registered in MERIT, no corresponding certificates were observed in the teacher files.· July 30, 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 · July 30, 2025
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The director of the program did not meet the ECE credit requirements. No staff member with ECE qualifications fulfilling the role of director was observed in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Although food handler training, CPR and First Aid trainings and The bloodborne pathogens training dates were registered in MERIT, no corresponding certificates were observed in the teacher files.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The second allergy medication listed in the individual care plan was not obtained by the program from the child’s family.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two children’s files did not contain immunization records. Two other records were submitted using the CIS form but were handwritten and lacked medical verification.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
The medication authorization form was not present in the child’s file.
Licensing visit · August 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
The third step for the bathroom and diaper changing station was labeled as a sanitizer instead of a disinfectant.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The slide was observed positioned on a hard ground surface in the roofed play area designated for younger children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed stored on an open shelf near the diaper changing station, making them accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Two bottles of bleach were observed stored on a shelf in the entry room, within reach of children.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The personnel hired as director had not verified their diploma through the Merit electronic workforce system. The "hiring education" and "job role education" requirements are in "action required" status and remain unmet.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
One teacher working with older children did not have a TB test record in either Merit or the paper files.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Licensing visit · November 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
There is no qualified person listed in Merit with their education confirmed.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The directors, Maryna Mysko and Oksana Drach do not show any education listed in Merit.
Licensing visit · September 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
There was an over the counter cream in the diaper area in the toddler room without a name on it and the cream is expired.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
There is a dome climber on the preschool playground is not secured per the manufacture's guidelines and doesn't have the proper six foot fall zone.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There are plastic bags accessible on the changing table. There is a cabinet in the toddler room that is not sequred to the wall and it wasn't closed and there are items that state keep out of reach of children in the cabinet. The springs on the bouncy horse outside are potential pinching hazards.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The exit doors were locked from the inside. There is a wooden half door that is locked and blocks the emergency exit in the toddler room.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Mariia Balahura and Oksana Drach do not have their first aid/ cpr training in Merit. The first aid kit did not have a triangular bandage in it.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The directors, Maryna Mysko and Oksana Drach do not show any education listed in Merit. There is not a program supervisor that has the education requirement in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The staff member Oksana Drach was preparing meals and does not have a food handlers card documented in Merit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There is an aerosol spray near the diaper table that is accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Fire and diaster drills are not up to date.
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