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Provider was not able to show that she has completed a recent food handling course. The previous permit expired 3/6/2022. When asked for files, she stated her husband had them at work to clean them up. Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 29, 2026
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Licensing visit · January 29, 2026
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The slider door is not heard when the door is opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider was not able to show that she has completed a recent food handling course. The previous permit expired 3/6/2022. When asked for files, she stated her husband had them at work to clean them up. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water temperature tested at 126.7 degrees F at the bathroom handwashing sink. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
The outlet in the main play room next to the green table has cover with shutters but the shutters no longer automatically close. The outlet is stuck in the open position. This outlet is not tamper resistent. An outlet in the art room where the crib is in place is not Tamper resistent and is not covered with automatic shutter. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
5 children files were reviewed. 4 children files are handwritten on CIS forms but not medically verified. One child's CIS was printed from MyIR, but it states "not complete." Date Disputed Date Disputed
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term
The diaper changing pad is covered with a cloth cover. It is not changed between different children and is not cleaned or disinfected between diaper changes. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term
The crib manufactured in 2008 does not have a certificate of compliance available for review to ensure it meets 16 CFR 1219 or 1220. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Licensing visit · May 5, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water temperature in the sink was measured at 126°F.
Licensing visit · May 6, 2024
WAC 110-300-0275(3) · Short Term
A wheeled baby walker was observed in the licensed area and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The water temperature was measured at 128.7 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. An outlet in the play area was observed to be non-tamper resistant and was accessible to children at the time of inspection An outlet near the bathroom sink was observed to be non-tamper resistant/GFCI and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
This licensor was unable to determine the working condition of the fire extinguisher because no inspection/purchase receipt was observed at the time of inspection.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed to be accessible to children in the kitchen area and in the bathroom area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Cleaning supplies were observed to be in close proximity with the food items in the kitchen area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
MERIT reflected that the provider's and a lead teacher's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider's and a lead teacher's food worker cards were expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that a lead teacher's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.
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