Schwartz Early Childhood School (Stroum JCC)

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Sep 28, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Oct 13, 2026

  • “child was left unattended on a playground,access to the policy books”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “During the investigation, it was determined that the child was left without direct supervision for approximatly 2 to 5 minutes on the plauground during a transition. Although staff were present on the plauground, they were unaware that they were responsible for supervising the child and did not realize that the child had been left alone. This resulted in the child being left without supervision when the second staff went inside.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(3)

• Received Apr 18, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved May 14, 2024

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “As of April 21, 2024, the teacher mentioned in the allegation has been terminated from employment. This action was taken as a result of the allegation being investigated by the facility management and determined to be valid.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Licensing inspections

• Jul 6, 20262 citations

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

    • “One staff member with an expired PBC was present in a classroom at the beginning of the visit. The staff member was sent home during the visit.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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

    • “Cords forming loops were observed beneath the light-up tables in two classrooms.”

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

• Sep 15, 20252 citations

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

    • “It was observed that the family provided Benadryl for the child instead of Zyrtec, as listed in the child’s individual care plan.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(2)

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

    • “Several areas were observed in which multiple cords formed loops in some classrooms. An additional concern was noted in one classroom where corded branches with leaves were placed on top of a shelf along with a corded string of lights.”

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

• Mar 11, 20252 citations

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

    • “The outdoor slide lacked the required 6-foot fall zone and did not have the necessary 9 inches of chipped ground cover. The playground structure designated for older children, which includes a yellow slide, had only a 4-foot fall zone between the slide exit and a railing, with a cemented pathway underneath.”

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

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “The playground shed, located in the corner, had no lock and contained stored gardening tools.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

• Nov 15, 20233 citations

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

    • “Plastic bags accessible to children. Power strip accessible to children.”

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

  • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Several classroom emergency doors locked from the inside.”

      WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “1st Aid kit placed in emergency bags which were accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)