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At the time of this inspection, licensor observed assistant teacher's food handler's permit was expired as of 5/2/25 Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 26, 2025
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Licensing visit · November 26, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed assistant teacher's food handler's permit was expired as of 5/2/25 Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the exit gate in the outdoor play area did not self-latch automatically when released. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the water temperature in the bathroom handwashing sink was 135 degrees F. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 2/4 child records reviewed did not include (2)(d) names and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up
Licensing visit · July 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
A gardening hose was observed laying on the ground in the outdoor area that posed a strangulation (and tripping) hazard at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Holes on wall in the bathroom and living room area were observed and were accessible to children at the time of inspection. The water temperature was measured at 125.4 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
An emergency exit in the outdoor area was observed to be partially blocked at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Three step bottles were observed to be accessible to school age children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
MERIT reflected that three staff members' bloodblorne training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.
Licensing visit · September 20, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the provider's front door was locked when this licensor arrived. There was one enrolled child present inside at the time.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the provider did not have an annual fire inspection by a local government agency, or self-completed using the WSP form.
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