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The provider's son turned 13 recently and has not submitted a background check application. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· December 8, 2025
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Licensing visit · December 8, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The provider's son turned 13 recently and has not submitted a background check application. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
The parents did not sign their children in upon arrival today.
Licensing visit · June 16, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The outdoor emergency exit gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term
The security gate at the base of the stairs that lead to the upstairs, unlicensed portion of the home was not latched, making it capable of being pushed open. The child was left unattended with the gate unlatched when the licensee used the bathroom.
Licensing visit · January 21, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The appliant reported that she ordered two slides which she planned to place directly on top of the concrete and cement outside. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
A number of toys, as well as outlet covers, measuring one and three quarter inches or less, were observed and the applicant intends to serve toddlers. A cord and power strip with surge protector was observed accessible to children near the television. The sliding glass doors to the outdoor play area do not have stickers or artwork to prevent children from accidentally walking through them when closed. The outdoor stairs do not have a handrail at all-for adults, children or toddlers. A plastic shower cap and glove were observed accessible to children in the bathroom. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The applicant has not yet assembled her disaster supplies as stated in her policies, including a flashlight stored with additional batteries and a three day supply of food and water, in addition to other items she listed she would have.. A room the applicant intended to use for child care does not have an exit that leads directly to outside and meets the window size requirements stated in
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The sliding glass door intended for exit had a metal rod blocking it from being opened. The applicant intended to keep her upstairs door, which is the main door to the home, and secondary fire exit locked with a deadbolt during child care hours. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious
The applicant has not yet assembled her disaster supplies as stated in her policies, including a flashlight stored with additional batteries and a three day supply of food and water, in addition to other items she listed she would have.. A room the applicant intended to use for child care does not have an exit that leads directly to outside and meets the window size requirements stated in
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious
The sliding glass door intended for exit had a metal rod blocking it from being opened. The applicant intended to keep her upstairs door, which is the main door to the home, and secondary fire exit locked with a deadbolt during child care hours. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Benadryl and Tylenol were observed accessible to children in the first aid supplies. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
The applicant does not have a first aid kit that meets most requirements. The first aid kit was accessible to children. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaning supplies, a toilet brush and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the bathroom. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Cleaning supplies, a toilet brush and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.
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