“encourages whole-child development for children of all ethnicities and backgrounds within the framework of a Christian worldview” auroracommunity.org, June 2026
“It's our mission to provide care in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages whole-child development for children of all ethnicities and backgrounds within the framework of a Christian worldview.” auroracommunity.org, August 2026
At the time of inspection is was observed that some staff have either expired food handler training or have not completed the training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· December 3, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.
Licensing visit · December 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection is was observed that some staff have either expired food handler training or have not completed the training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of inspection it was observed that staff S.W. who worked during the summer and staff P.W. did not have background check. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that palstic bags are accessible in the room #3. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that air purifiers placed on top of shelving units are not secured Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that some shelving units are peeling and a broken office chair in the school age room is accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed safety device is installed on all the immediate doors, the safety device is used to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that alarm on doors that open to the palyground are turned off; no alarn observed on connecting doors to other classrooms.
Licensing visit · August 19, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the visit the licensor observed the ground cover under the slides is less than 9 inches
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the visit emergency exit gate in the playground is locked.
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
At the time of the visit the licensor did not observed an ICP for a child with special needs enrolled in the SA program
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
At th time of the visit the licensor observed staff on her phone and not supervising children, another staff was sitting on a couch reading a book with her back behind the rest of the children. 0345 (5)(b) At the time of the the licensor observed the chimes installled on exit doors are turned off.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) · Short Term / Serious
At the time of the visit the lciensor observed two staff members in difeerent classroom that have not yet completed 30 hours childcare basics training but were supervising children alone. 0106 (4) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed recognizing and reporting child abuse, neglect and exploitation training 0106 (5) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed emergency preparedness training 0106 (7) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed children experiencing homelessness 0106 (10) At the time of the visit the licensor observed some staff that have not yet completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed food handler training
Complaint · October 3, 2023 · Resolved November 28, 2023
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · October 3, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Toilet plunger, mop and vacuum are accessible to children
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
Director has not completed medication management training 0215 (3) Some diaper creams did not have medication authorization 0215 (3)(d) Licensor observed unused medication of a child that no longer attends the childcare.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Director and some staff have not renewed BBP training 0106 (11) Some staff have not renewed or completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Staff have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Director and some staff have not completed 30 hours of childcare basics training 0106 (8) Director and some staff have not completed / renewed safe sleep training 0106 (9) Director have not completed medication management training
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Some staff have not completed background check or have withdrawn background check
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