Kindercare Learning Center 070892

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Jan 9, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 4, 2025

  • Duty to protect children and report incidentsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Provider failed to report incident to department.”

      WAC 110-300-0475(1)

• Received May 21, 2024Valid complaintresolved Mar 6, 2025

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• Received Dec 8, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 11, 2024

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

    • “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.”

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

• Received Aug 30, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Nov 22, 2023

  • Duty to protect children and report incidentsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Licensing inspections

• Mar 16, 20268 citations

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

    • “At the time of the inspection, Provider M.C. was working and in ratio without a cleared department background check.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Before and during the inspection, this licensor reviewed the Merit accounts of all staff assigned to this program. Assistant Director I.C. has been the assistant director since 2013 and does not have any education verified in Merit.”

      WAC 110-300-0100(3)(b)

  • Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfortShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “At the time of the inspection, this licensor observed an out of order toilet in classroom Preschool B, a broken toilet tank lid on a seperate toilet in Preschool B, and an out of order toilet in classroom Pre-K. Damaged and broken countertops and cabinets were also observed in the restroom space shared by classrooms Discovery and Toddler C.”

      WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “During the inspection, this licensor observed three outdoor play areas. In the outdoor play area closest to the parking lot, the ground surfacing underneath the playground structure slide did not comply with CPSC guidelines. This licensor measured the wood chips underneath and at the bottom of the playground slide to be one inch instead of the required nine inches.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)

  • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple foods (nuggets, bread, vegetables, and pizza) in the kitchen refrigerator and freezers that were not stored in their original containers, unlabeled, not dated, and were not stored in airtight food grade containers. This licensor also observed multiple loafs of bread (exp 12/25) and tartar sauce (exp 8/25) that were past the manufacturer's expiration or "best served by" date.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(4)

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

    • “During the inspection, this licensor observed dark stains, dirt, and grime on the kitchen floor, yellowing stains on the kitchen walls, and food stains on the kitchen floor, walls, and cabinets. Food debris and food stains were observed on the bottom and the walls of the kitchen refrigerator and two freezers.”

      WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)

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

    • “During the inspection, this licensor observed dark stains and yellowing stains on the floors and walls of all of the classroom restrooms. Dark stains and yellow stains were also observed on the cracking sealant around many of the restroom handwashing sinks.”

      WAC 110-300-0241(6)

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

    • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for C.H. and A.C. did not have annually updated immunization records. The chile files for A.P. and C.C. did not have immunization records that were medically verified by a healthcare professional.”

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

• Sep 30, 202410 citations

  • Training requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(1), WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

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

    • “Woodchips are present but have been pushed under structures. Woodchips need to be redistributed nder these drop areas.”

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

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

  • General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0100(3)(b)

  • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Clean vent in kitchen.”

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

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

    • “Staff were missing documentation of CPR/First Aid cards from their file.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(1)

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

    • “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 110-300-0241(1)(a)

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0241(1)(g), WAC 110-300-0241(6)

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(c), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

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

    • “Children's Immunizations were not current.”

      WAC 110-300-0210(3)

• Oct 10, 20234 citations

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

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

    • “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.”

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

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

    • “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.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)