Little Scientist ChildCare

Licensing inspections

• Dec 9, 20253 citations

  • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “A cardboard box ijs stored within inches of a furnace in the provider's laundry/furnace room. Other combustibles were stored directly on top of the furnace. The door to the laundry/furnace room was not latched to prevent child access.”

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

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

    • “The provider does not have Medication Authorization Forms for one child's Benadryl and Epipen.”

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

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

    • “Tide laundry liquid was stored on the floor immediately inside the laundry/storage room door. The door opened easily. The provider placed the Tide up high and latched the door prior to my departure.”

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

• Jul 1, 20244 citations

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

    • “The Assistant teacher's background clearance was withdrawn on 06.28.2024. She left immediately.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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

    • “Gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching. It was observed ajar when I arrived. The spring is no longer attached to the gate.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

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

    • “Assistant N.S. reports she has a bachelor's degree but this is not verified by MERIT, nor is it in her paper file. Her file does not note her first date of employment or job title. Her file does not include a completed employmenteducation or resume.”

      WAC 110-300-0115(3)

  • Clean and healthy environmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “There is a rug in the bathroom less than 24 inches from the sink.”

      WAC 110-300-0240(2)(b)

• Dec 12, 20234 citations

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “There is no gate that is self-closing and self-latching. Lower, rear patio where parents enter has portions accessible to children that are unsafe and easily climbed. Applicant has fencing available but has not put it up yet. The outdoor play materials are adequate for 2 - 3 toddlers or pre-school children but not for age and number of children she would like to serve.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(6)

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

    • “This licensor found two screws accessible to children, one indoor, and one outdoor, when inspecting the space today. Plastic bags were accessible to children on the diaper changing table. The applicant had placed one crib under a window in the infant/toddler room. The washing machine/dryer is accessible to children in an unlocked/secured storage closet. There is one window in the main child care room and the applicant has blocked the natural light from this room with a curtain. The stairs to the outdoor play area do not have a handrail. Although the outlets are TR type, the applicant has placed outlet covers (choking hazards) in the outlets.”

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

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

    • “The applicant was not aware that windows needed to be unlocked and easy to open during child care hours. The window in the main child care room was very "sticky" and we could not get it to open to the full position.”

      WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)

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

    • “Bleach water was accessible to children in the bathroom. Toilet brush was accessible to children in the bathroom.”

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