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Complaints the state found valid

• Received Apr 23, 2024Valid complaintresolved May 30, 2024

  The state’s report (PDF)
• Received Mar 1, 2024Valid complaintresolved Apr 11, 2024

  The state’s report (PDF)

Licensing inspections

• Jul 24, 20261 citation

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

    • “Open food containers were stored without dates or labels where required.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(4)

• Jul 17, 20251 citation

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

    • “The plan does not explicitly address what to do if a single provider has a medical emergency or injury and children may be left unsupervised. WAC 110-300-0470(1)(d): No clear procedure for caring for children if parents cannot retrieve them for 72 hours during a disaster. WAC 110-300-0470(2)(d): While communication is discussed generally, a clear, step-by-step post-emergency parent contact protocol is not detailed.”

      WAC 110-300-0470(2)

• Aug 22, 20241 citation

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

    • “The updated early learning staff training records were not entered or maintained in the electronic workforce registry (MERIT).”

      WAC 110-300-0115(1)

• Mar 19, 20249 citations

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

    • “Plastic bags were observed in two bathrooms on a level accessible to children.”

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

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

    • “The outlets near every sink in the center were observed not to be equipped with GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection.”

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

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

    • “-The charging cords observed in classrooms #3, #1, and #5, were located on a level accessible to children.”

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

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

    • “It was observed that the electrical cords for the fish tank were plugged into an extension cord, which in turn was plugged into another extension cord.”

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

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

    • “It was observed that the surge protector was initially located on the top of the shelf in the classroom # 3 on a level accessible to children. During the visit, the director moved the surge protector behind the shelf, making it inaccessible to children.”

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

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

    • “It was observed that bottles of sanitizer were located in classrooms #1 and #3 in areas accessible to children.”

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

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

    • “The individual care plan for children requiring prescription medication was not observed, and the WAC related to this matter has not been addressed.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

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

    • “It was noted that the "Wal-Dryl" non-prescription medication suitable for children 6 years and older was missing a medical professional's note stating that this medication could be administered to a child of 5 years old for an allergic reaction.”

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

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

    • “The rice container observed near the refrigerator had a non-airtight lid because it wasn't tightly closed. The yogurt container inside the refrigerator had a lid that wasn't airtight due to a crack.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(4)

• Mar 8, 202410 citations

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

    • “rolls of plastic garbage bags were observed located in the bathrooms on a level accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(c) - plastic toy trucks and carts with holes and brocken sharp edges were observed outside on the playground. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - fridges located in the classrooms were lacking safety locks. A saltwater aquarium located in the hallway, had a bottom drawer lacking a safety lock to prevent children from accessing the aquarium's filtration system. 110-300-0165(3)(g), the metal door frame in the bathroom in room #3 has exposed rust at children's level. 110-300-0165(5)(b) - the outlets observed near the sinks were not equipped with the GFCI outlet type.”

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

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

    • “the program did not obtain emergency backpacks with the required emergency items, including flashlights with an extra set of batteries. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - the exit door in classroom #2 was hard to open and required adjustment in the lock. Similarly, the infant classroom #6 located downstairs was not shutting down and required lock adjustment.”

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

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

    • “Two expired allergy medications were observed in classroom #1.”

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

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

    • “fish food was observed stored in the fridge in classroom #2, accessible to children. A bottle of sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom #2, accessible to children. 110-300-0260(1)(b) - fish food was stored in the same fridge where children's food was stored in the classrom #2. Additionally, fish worms, which emitted a bad smell upon touching them, were stored in the freezer on top of the cold pack. 110-300-0260(5) - toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed in the children's bathroom, accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

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

    • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(3)

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

    • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(4)

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

    • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(6)

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

    • “A plastic container with washed cutlery was observed in the sink designated for handwashing after diaper changing. 110-300-0221(1)(a)(C) - The mat designated for diaper changing was observed to be moisture-resistant, with a piece of cloth placed on top of it. 110-300-0221(4) - No separate container designated for disposing of soiled diapers and diapering supplies was observed near the diaper changing station.”

      WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a)

  • Safe food practicesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

      WAC 110-300-0197(5)

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

    • “It was observed that the director did not create a board with all required postings, including those outlined in 110-300-0505(1)(2) WAC, such as the floor plan, emergency numbers, poison center toll-free number, No smoking/Vaping sign, license certificate, etc. Additionally, diaper changing/stand-up diaper changing posters must be posted near the diaper changing areas.”

      WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

• Oct 31, 2023Nothing cited