Little Palms Preschool & childcare

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Jan 15, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 26, 2026

  • “Concerns regarding a lack of attendance records.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

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

    • “Parent only signed their child in for the first weeks on paper; following the initial period the parent did not sign the child into care via the Brightwheel app. Provider signed the child into and out of care.”

      WAC 110-300-0455(2)

Licensing inspections

• Aug 17, 20265 citations

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

    • “food worker permit expired February 2026”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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

    • “cord for portable air conditioner is wrapped in plastic which is accessible to children, child cubby has a package of diapers which has plastic wrapping and is accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.”

      WAC 110-300-0107(1)

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

    • “name of dental provider is missing from child files.”

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

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

    • “dates of dental exams and physical exam missing from child files.”

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

• Feb 9, 202611 citations

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

    • “allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

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

    • “kitchen cupboards used to store chemicals do not have child locks making chemicals accessible to children.”

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

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

    • “storage room/laundry room was not locked during the visit and accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.”

      WAC 110-300-0107(1)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “emergency exit gate was not self-closing at time of visit; the gate appeared to be sticking and was difficult to open as well as the gate hinges were not closing the gate.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

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

    • “water temperature measures at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

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

    • “fire inspection for the new home is not completed.”

      WAC 110-300-0170(2)

  • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “bells or chimes are needed on both doors to ensure hearing when the doors are opened.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

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

    • “sliding glass door needs stickers to prevent children from walking through the glass door; stickers must be at children's eye level.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)

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

    • “not all enrollment records were available for department review during on-site visit; provider had moved and did not have immediate access to the files.”

      WAC 110-300-0460(2)

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

    • “parent board was not complete at time of visit, the following items are missing: license floor plan with emergency exits dietary restrictions handwashing posters diaper changing posters emergency numbers and information liability insurance”

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

• Jan 16, 2026Nothing cited
• Apr 11, 202516 citations

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

    • “Assistant teacher does not have food worker permit on file or verified in MERIT.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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

    • “Staff need to complete the DCYF abusive head trauma training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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

    • “Both emergency exits were locked at time of arrival. The front door was unlocked when licensor rang the bell. Sliding glass door was locked at time of arrival.”

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

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

    • “Child with nut allergy does not have allergy plan on-site.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

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

    • “Diaper ointment and lotions are labled with child's first name only”

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

  • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Electronic records must be maintained in MERIT, at time of visit staff or household members were not listed in MERIT.”

      WAC 110-300-0115(1), WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)

  • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Staff records must contain the following items: First and last name First date of employment Proof of all training Emergency contacts Application or resume Copy of government photo I.D.”

      WAC 110-300-0115(1), WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)

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

    • “During time of on-site visit the temperature inside the home was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit; tempearture was 66 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

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

    • “During on-site visit the water temperature measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Door chimes are not working on sliding glass door or front door.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

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

    • “Child records are missing name of dentist.”

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

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

    • “Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam. Risk”

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

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

    • “Child records are missing name of dentist.”

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

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

    • “Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam.”

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

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Area with hazards is accessible to children, fencing is falling over.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(1)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Emergency exit gate is not self-closing.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

• Oct 22, 20243 citations

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

    • “Exit doors were locked at time of visit.”

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

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

    • “Staff person needs further TB screening based on positive test”

      WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Emergency exit gate does not open or close freely, gate sticks.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

• Apr 22, 20242 citations

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

    • “The swings and slides need to be removed, there is insufficient ground cover and fall zones.”

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

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

    • “* Outlet plugs must be removed from outlets as they pose a choking risk * Stickers or posters need to be placed on the sliding glass door. * The outlet in the bathroom needs to be a GFCI outlet.”

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