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Provider failed to report incident to department.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Based on the information gathered from the inspection, this licensor determined that the allegation was valid as the bottle warmer was accessible to the identified child at the time of the incident.
Failure to Report: The child broke her arm on 8/3/2023. The program was notified on the broken bone and the child returned to program on 8/8/2023. The licensor was not notified until 8/28/2023 and the director was informed to call in the incident into the Central Intake Line (CPS). The incident was not called into Central Intake Line until 8/30/2023.
The assistant director, I.C. has been the assistant director since 2013 according to MERIT and does not have any education verified in MERIT. Licensor discussed with director, N.T all staff that currently are attached the site and have no education reflected and verified. The staff are: R.B., T.B., J.B.F, N.C., C.C.M., G.C., M.C.Q, S.D, L.E.A, S.I, K.J, I,J.Q, A.L., P.M., S.M.H, L.O., J.O, K.P., R.R.S. and T.S.M.
MERIT reviewed and staff were missing Safe Sleep and Basic STARS. P.M. was missing Basic Initial STARS training and also completed only Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training via the Portal DCYF trainings. Since P.M does not have Initial STARS or an exemption she is required to complete the Health and Safety Trainings via the WAC and found via the Portal. The following staff were missing Safe Sleep Trainings: N.C, I.C, G.C., M.C.Q, S.D., K.J., A.L., P.M., L.M., L.O, R.R.S. T.S.M, and N.T. Director was informed verbally of all who was missing training. CPR/First Aid certificates not observed in the following files: K.J, L.N.G, M.C. and A.L. BBP missing from the following files: K.J., M.C., and A.L.
Woodchips are present but have been pushed under structures. Woodchips need to be redistributed nder these drop areas.
Clean vent in kitchen.
Children's Immunizations were not current.
1 staff member P.M whom has not completed Basic STARS did not have documentation of training. Diaper ointments were not labeled with first and last names in the classrooms. Diaper ointment forms need to be reviewed to ensure they are completely filled out and in accordance of requirements per WAC and Health Care Policy. Licensor reviewed some forms and documentation such as how much to apply and when was not present. End dates can be up to a year out. However, one parent/guardian wrote the diaper ointment is to be used forever.
Staff were missing documentation of CPR/First Aid cards from their file.
Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area.
Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit.
Some diaper ointments were observed to not have forms with them. Diaper ointments are required to have a medication/diaper ointment form with all required information per WAC/Health Care Policy and each child's diaper ointment is to be labeled with the child's first and last name.
Cording from phones in the rooms were dangling and loose and can form loops. Water temperatures in Preschool A, Preschool B, Toddler C all were over 120 degrees. Outlets by sinks in rooms were GFCI but not tamper resistant. There was no packaging nor did the outlet reflect that the outlet was TR. Extension cords were observed and are for temporary use only. Chipping paint was observed on walls and shelving units througout the child care space. There was also gummy residue on shelving units as well.
Soft climbing tumbling pads and a chair was blocking the exit to the outside which also has a little half door. The items were placed behind the little door and were moved when discussed during the inspection of the Toddler Room.
5 Staff Files reviewed on 10/10/2023 : S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC and NT did not have documentation of BBP in the file. N.T was missing documentation of her updated Food Handlers card. S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC are were all missing documentation in MERIT of Safe Sleep. Out of the 27 staff reflected in MERIT approximately 12 staff have current Safe Sleep.
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