“As a Montessori school, we use the philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to help children develop to their fullest potential... We follow the AMS Montessori method” littlelaurels.org, August 2026
Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N. and M.S. have not taken Mandated Reporting training.· August 20, 2025
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Licensing visit · August 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N. and M.S. have not taken Mandated Reporting training.
WAC 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term
Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken emergency preparedness training.
WAC 110-300-0106(7) · Short Term
Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken families experiencing homelessness.
WAC 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term
Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken medication management.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Licensor observed child file M.S. did not have a care plan in place for a severe food allergy.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Licensor observed EpiPen in the River classroom without prescription or box. Pen did not include required information.
Licensing visit · February 12, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that a care plan was dated from 2023.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed that a child had an EpiPen onsite but was not stored with the prescription label. It was observed that toothpaste and hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Pond Room.
Licensing visit · August 3, 2023
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
110-300-0230(2)(b) First Aid Backpack was accessible to children in care.
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