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Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Licensor observed expired medication that was required in a child's care plan.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

An investigation confirmed that a teacher used a prohibited physical maneuver that was in violation of WAC 110-300-0331(1)(c).

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Through observation and staff interviews, it was determined that a staff member threw a book toward a child in an attempt to startle them and prevent biting another child. This action constitutes inappropriate discipline and is a violation of WAC 110-300-0331(1).

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term

Reviewing MERIT, Licensor observed staff member MA with expired Food Handlers Permit entered in MERIT (12) Reviewing MERIT, Licensor observed staff member LA with expired Safe Sleep (8)(c)

Duty to protect children and report incidents · WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

WAC 110-300-0475 (2)(a) Is found valid because incident of suspected inappropriate touch was not reported to the department within 48 hours.

Duty to protect children and report incidents · WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Based on the information gathered from the interviews, incident reports and staff's notes, it was determined that the early learning provider failed to report by telephone within 48 hours to the listed individuals, department, and other government agencies when the provider knew and had reason to know of a suspected physical, sexual or or emtional child abuse.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

MERIT reflected that multiple staff's bloodborne training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that a staff's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that multiple staff's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Climbing play equipment was observed in 2 classrooms that were placed on a non-shock absorbing material at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Large objects were observed in multiple classrooms that posed a risk of falling at the time of inspection.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

MERIT reflected that a teacher assistant's background check was "withdrawn" at the time of inspection.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Child care staff self reported a teacher was observed on camera hitting a child on the head wtht a spoon after the child hit a classmate with that same spoon.