Guidepost Montessori at Kent

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0165(3)(a) Through inspection and interviews it is determined the WAC was more than likely violated. An infant was able to access an aluminum can with sharp edges that resulted in a cut on their finger.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

110-300-0475(2) Provider called emergency services for a child who had a seizure with no history of seizures but did not report to the department within twenty-four hours.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing TB on MERIT and Licensor did not receive documentation of TB tests and MERIT was not updated by 8/7 (visit on 7/21)

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Large climber on preschool age playground had 7 inches of woodchips, woodchips under swings on preschool age playground were 6 1/2 inches deep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term

Diaper genie in Room 4 was broken and did not open hands-free

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The following items were found in the following rooms marked "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children: Room 1 had trader joes hand lotion, to diaper wipes on shelf in bathroom, bin of sunscreen on chair in classroom Room 2 had diaper wipes in bathroom, sunscreen in bin next to emergency exit and on diaper changing table, magic erasers on diaper changing table Room 3 had 9 packs of diaper wipes and vaseline in bathroom Kitchen was unlocked and had multiple cleaners (comet, bleach, etc.) in unlocked cabinets and closet

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

2a) Flashlights in emergency bags were not working properly at time of visit. 3c) Emergency exit door in Room 1 was partially blocked with art shelf, dish cart, and chair

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Child in room 2 has expired epi pen

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Emergency medication was in red bag 42" off floor accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 3

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags Risk

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

10) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.J., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing bloodborne pathogens out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of bloodborne pathogens training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 11) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.H., B.J., A.M., K.M., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing First Aid and CPR out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid First Aid and CPR training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 12) Staff members A.A., J.A., J.B., K.C., T.C., A.M., K.M., J.O., K.S., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing food handlers cards out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid food handlers cards, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 8) Staff members J.I., and K.M., had expired safe sleep

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

A Benadryl medication prescribed by health care professional was not labeledwith the child's first and last name.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Immunization records were not documented on CIS forms.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form. Risk

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term

110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Short 110-300-0106(8) Term

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

110-300-0186(1) - An individual care plan for allergies observed in use for children with allergies was missing required information. One individual care plan was observed outdated. 110-300-0186(2) - The Benadryl listed in the individual care plan was not provided to the program by the parent or guardian.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Risk

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

In the toddler room licensor observed a phone charger that was plugged in and the cord was hanging which can form a loop around the child's neck.

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term

Assistant teacher L.A. is missing TB test. Assistant teachers Lovely Aquino, Maria Delmar, Janessa Hansen, and Benjamin Johnson do not have their education entered in Merit.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

Assistant teacher L.A. is missing TB test.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Need to ensure that Merit is updated.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Wood chips in the playground was not 9 inches deep.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) / 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

The fans in the classrooms were not cleaned, licensor observed that it was accumulating dust. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 2022. Fire safety inspection was not completed.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) / 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term / Serious

Assistant teacher Maria is missing: the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids, child care basics, CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher Lovely is missing: Child care basics CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher Hanna is missing: Child care basics, CPR first-aid training, medication management. Director Angelica has an expired safe sleep training. Assistant teacher Hannah has an expired safe sleep training Assistant director Jennifer has an expired safe sleep training.