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Food subsitutes are not listed on the child's ICP for dairy, cashew and pistachio allergy. The form to use does not include a place for this informaiton to be reflected and collected.· January 13, 2026
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 · January 13, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Food subsitutes are not listed on the child's ICP for dairy, cashew and pistachio allergy. The form to use does not include a place for this informaiton to be reflected and collected.
Licensing visit · April 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
A fire drill was not documented for MArch. April's hasnt been conducted yet. Notes about the drills has not been documented.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
2 and 3) adult daughter Allyson Lee has moved back home (December 6). She does not have a cleared background or negative TB.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
3a) garden pots were seen to have cracks in them, creating sharp edges. 4e) water temperature tested 124 F.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
1) The individaul care plans do not include foods to substitute; steps to take in case of allergic reaction; directions to administer medications 2) provider does not have all necessary medications to manage a child's food allergy as indicated on a child's ICP.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
2) Staff have not been trained on how to respond to a child's allergy and administer medications. 3c) the epi pen for a child is stored in their backpack which is located on the floor.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(c) · Serious
1a) cleaners were stored in the closet of the bathroom on the floor. The door was not locked. A bottle of spray cleaner is also stored under the bathroom sink. The cupboard door is not secured. Both are accessible to children. Mary locked the closet door. 1c) sanitizer is in a spray bottle, not clearly labeled with its contents.
Licensing visit · January 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The 3 step cleaning bottles and a bottle of laundry detergent were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
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