Safe Space Childcare

Licensing inspections

• Dec 16, 20252 citations

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Licensor observed cords from a lamp and heater in the garage underneath the garage door, but accessible to kids in the licensed space. Provider stated she has zip ties and will fix it soon.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

  • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Fire extinguisher was purchased 07/2024. Needs to be serviced.”

      WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)

• Dec 18, 2024Nothing cited
• Jun 25, 202411 citations

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child was observed to have a food allergy and the Individual Health Care Plan-FARE from the doctor but the form did not have signatures by the doctor nor parent/guardian on the form.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “There was no medication form observed for a child that has medication for a food allergy. The form also needs to have the log in the file as well. Form must be completely filled out and signed by the parent and the doctor for the medications (zyrtec and epi-pen). In the restroom top drawer there was toothpaste and facial cleanser/creams accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “There was no medication form observed for a child that has medication for a food allergy. The form also needs to have the log in the file as well. Form must be completely filled out and signed by the parent and the doctor for the medications (zyrtec and epi-pen). In the restroom top drawer there was toothpaste and facial cleanser/creams accessible to children. Short 110-300-0145(1) Term”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Little Tikes Slide was oberved in the yard turned over and on grass. The yard does not have any other ground covering other than grass in the yard.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Cording in kitchen main space was observed to be loose for the lamp in the space. Cording in room for the Xfinity Box and cable was observed loose and not secure. The cording can form loops. A roll of plastic bags was oberved in the restroom drawer and accessible to children. Cubbies require securing. Kitchenettes and shelving units required securing in rooms. In bedroom with xfinity cable box and cable there was chipping paint observed around the closet door. Washer and Dryer is housed in a closet next to the restroom. The door was observed to be unlocked and the washer and dryer had not latch on it. Water in the restroom was checked at the beginning of the visit and was at 127.9 degrees for the right sink and 128.3 for the left sink. The sink on the right did not have any running cold water which was fixed by the providers husband. Provider's husband worked on water and turned the hot water down the licensor rechecked the water prior to leaving the home and it was at 124.2 right sink and 123.8 the left sink which was an hour and 8 minutes after the licensor had arrived for the visit. The outlet in the restroom was observed not be GFCI. Licensor discussed with provider if they are not using the outlet then to cover it with a blank faceplate. But if they are going to use it then ensure it is changed out to be GFCI and Tamper Resistant.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor reviewed MERIT prior to going to the visit and noted the missing training for assistant, Z.M and the provider, H.M. The licensor informed the provider, H.M during the visit that her assistant was missing Safe Sleep Training that it expired 6/13/2024. The licensor also informed her to just let her know that she needed to complete it even though she currently is not and has not been working at the program. Licensor requested that provider create a file for her assistant even if she has not started working yet so the information could be verified in the MERIT system (CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers) Licensor also informed her that Z.M's BBP was expired as well according to MERIT. Licensor informed the provider she was missing: Safe Sleep expired 6/6/2024; BBP expired 6/4/2024; Food Handlers expired 6/6/2024and thea she would need to get these items done. Licensor informed provider that she would provide her with the link for BBP. https://wisha-training.lni.wa.gov/Training/articulate/BBPathogens/story.html”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposalShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Diaper pail was observed to not be in the restroom and was outside. According to the provider she bags the diapers up individually. The hands-free diaper pail was observed in the backyard (inaccessible space to children).”

      WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0221(4)(b)

  • Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Children files were observed to be missing: Start dates, Agreement forms, health history, Individual Care Form for Food Allergy and Special Needs, Immunization record, address missing from medical consent, dettnal exam date, dental phone number and/or address, authorized pick up person.”

      WAC 110-300-0460(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e), WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f)

  • Clean and healthy environmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Kitchen floor observed to be peeling and there is unsealed flooring in areas./uncleanable surface.”

      WAC 110-300-0240(2), WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a)

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “First Aid kit was missing Ace Bandage.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(3)

  • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “Floor plans were not observed posted in all licensed spaces. Wording regarding where emergency information for staff was not posted. There was no daily scheduele posted.”

      WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)