Juanita KinderCare

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Sep 11, 2024Valid complaintresolved Oct 17, 2024

  The state’s report (PDF)
• Received Jun 14, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jul 29, 2024

  The state’s report (PDF)
• Received Oct 5, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jan 9, 2024

  • Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was determined that the parent did not recieve a written incident report regarding this injury.”

      WAC 110-300-0460(4)(i)

• Received Sep 29, 2023Valid complaintresolved Dec 19, 2023

  The state’s report (PDF)
• Received Sep 7, 2023Valid complaintresolved Nov 2, 2023

  The state’s report (PDF)

Licensing inspections

• Jul 7, 20263 citations

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

    • “It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was observed faculty members MA, NK, and TC did not have updated Safe Sleep Training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(8)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was observed in the preschool and school age classrooms the cubbies are not mounted to the wall.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c)

• Jul 16, 20258 citations

  • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Not all staff persons had completed child care basics and the federally mandated trainings within 3 months of hire. One staff person had expired CPR/First aid training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(5), WAC 110-300-0106(6), WAC 110-300-0106(7), WAC 110-300-0106(9)

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “One child with a food allergy did not have a care plan signed by their doctor. The care plan also did not list appropriate foods to substitue.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Two diaper creams did not have authorization in the waddler room. These diaper creams were prescription and one was not stored with the prescription label. One EpiPen also was not stored with the prescription label.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “In a preschool room, the cubbies were in poor condition and had chipped paint. In this same room, and outlet had a burn/scorch mark on it.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “In the infant room, the program did not have a "Water" bottle to 3 step clean. In multiple classrooms, toilets had visible grime and what appeared to be mold inside the bowl.”

      WAC 110-300-0241(7)

  • Individual care planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “One child's allergy plan did not have substitute food and a doctor's signature.”

      WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)

  • Center capacity, ratio, and group sizeShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The preschool children were engaging in outdoor time with school age children in the middle of the day.”

      WAC 110-300-0356(6)

  • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The program had not completed a disaster drill in 2025. The program had not recorded all fire drills in 2025.”

      WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

• Sep 19, 20248 citations

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

    • “It was observed that not all teachers have a current CPR/First Aid, food handler's permit, and Child Care Basics completed. Items 4-10 are included in the child care basics.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “It was observed that children with food allergies did not have care plans on file.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “It was observed in many classrooms that diaper creams were accessible to children and did not have proper authorization forms.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

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

    • “It was observed on the toddler and preschool playground that approximately .5-1" of wood chips that were in good condition were present in the areas that required appropriate ground cover. In the multipurpose playground, a toddler slide was placed over grass.”

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

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was observed that two staff had expired CPR/First aid certifications.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(1)

  • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The program had only recorded Sept 2024 fire drill on a form that was not the department form. No disaster drills were recorded.”

      WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was observed that a utility cover in a preschool bathroom had visible rust and flaking paint. In the kitchen, the dishwasher was observed to be filled with approximately 2" of standing water that was orange in color. In the Discovery Preschool room, it was observed that the window was opened more than 3.5"”

      WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “Not all files had immunization information on the CIS form that was medically verified in the last 12 months.”

      WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

• Sep 12, 20233 citations

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

    • “It was observed in a toddler room that cleaning bottles were under the changing table. This door was not locked. It was locked during the inspection.”

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

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “In the infant an toddler room, the diaper changing cabinet was left unlocked. Some diaper creams were accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “It was observed that the provider had not been conducting or recording drills at the required intervals.”

      WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)