“All the materials in a Montessori classroom are organized into the following major curriculum areas: Science (Botany, Zoology, Physical)” morningstarus.com, August 2026
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There are several staff members with expired food handler's cards. Date Disputed Date Disputed· May 8, 2026
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Licensing visit · May 8, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
There are several staff members with expired food handler's cards. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
The medication paperwork was not filled out completely. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
The epi-pen did not have the prescription label with the medication.
Licensing visit · April 25, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
The epi-pen in the toddler room did not have the prescription with it. There was one allergy medication form that was not complete in the toddler room.
Licensing visit · March 27, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
No documentation that the staff were trained on the medication for the epi-pen.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Many of the diaper creams were not labled with children's full names.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Center has safety door knob covers on the doors out of the toddler room. In the toddler room the secondary exit is blocked by chairs and there is a baby gate blocking the entrance to the space.
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