Higma Family Childcare LLC

Licensing inspections

• Jul 24, 20253 citations

  • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.”

      WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

  • Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposalShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Licensor observed a diaper changing table with a barrier less than 3 and 1/2 inches high on all side from the surface the child lays on”

      WAC 110-300-0221(2)(b)

  • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “Assistant Teacher P.A. does not have proof of professional credentials in staff records or in Merit.”

      WAC 110-300-0115(2)

• Jan 22, 20253 citations

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “2c) Unplugged laptop cord in open space of desk in sleeping room was accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 2d) Diaper wipes, plastic grocery bag, and diapers in a plastic bag were in open container on diaper changing station shelf accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

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

    • “Sliding glass door emergency exit was locked from the inside”

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

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “WD-40 labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked cabinet in kitchen accessible to children, shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked drawer in bathroom accessible to children”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

• Jul 18, 20244 citations

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a swing and slide set that did not have proper ground covering. Provider will remove swing and slide set from the backyard and will not allow children to use. (1)(b)”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose located in the play area. Provider will remove from home (2)(c) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two shelves in the play area that need to be mounted. (3)(f) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose in that backyard that prevents a tripping hazard (3)(e) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a push gate installed at the entrance of the stair opening located at the lower level of the home. (4)(f)(C)(iii) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet sliding doors in the play room that were not placed on the track properly. Provider will need to fix closet sliding doors (3)(g) During the inspection, Licensor H. an outlet near a water source (near kitchen sink) that is not GCFI and tamper-resistant or inaccessible to children (5)(b)”

      WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two furances, one located near the kitchen and the other located in the sleep room that are accessible to children. Provider needs to cover furance preventing children accessing the units (3)(b)(ii) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a carbon monoxide detectors located in the licensed area (3)(g)(ii)”

      WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet in the sleep room that is accessible to children. Provider will need to lock the closet preventing children from entering space. Also, there are five cabinets located in the kitchen that were not locked (2)(a)”

      WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)