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110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.· July 24, 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 24, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(2) · Long Term
110-300-0115(2) - Assistant Teacher P.A. does not have proof of professional credentials in staff records or in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(2)(b) · Short Term
110-300-0221(2)(b) - 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
Licensing visit · January 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
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.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Sliding glass door emergency exit was locked from the inside
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
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
Licensing visit · July 18, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris 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 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a hose located in the play area. Provider will remove from home (2)(c) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed two shelves in the play area that need to be mounted. (3)(f) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a hose in that backyard that prevents a tripping hazard (3)(e) During the inspection, Licensor Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris an outlet near a water source (near kitchen sink) that is not GCFI and tamper-resistant or inaccessible to children (5)(b)
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris 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 Harris did not observe a carbon monoxide detectors located in the licensed area (3)(g)(ii)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris 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)
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