Small Steps Childcare LLC

Licensing inspections

• Sep 22, 20253 citations

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

    • “A child's file indicates a list of food allergies but a complete ICP is not on file with the required information.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The exit gate is not self closing.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “A current first aid/CPR card is not on file for W.Z..”

      WAC 110-300-0230(1)

• Apr 24, 20252 citations

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

    • “The trampoline is not locked to prevent child access.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(4)

  • Family home capacity, ratio, and group sizeShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Provider has exceeded the capacity as stated on the license. The licensed capacity is 6 children. Provider had 9 children in attendance.”

      WAC 110-300-0355(3)

• Mar 20, 20257 citations

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

    • “1a,b) Two slides are placed in the yard without following CPSC playground guidelines. A 6 foot use zone does not surround each equipment. 4) A trampoline is in the backyard. It is not secured or made inaccessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0146(4)

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

    • “2b) The sliding door has vertical blinds with a pull cord capable of forming a loop. 3g) outside- plastic outdoor fencing panels were broken and falling down, there was a broken easle, the face on the pink car was broken. 4e) the water temperature tested above 125 degrees F”

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

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

    • “1a) cleaners were observed stored under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink accessible to children. The cupboards are not locked or secured.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

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

    • “The fire safety inspection checklist has not been completed annually.”

      WAC 110-300-0170(2)

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

    • “2) the licensed capacity was not met. They had 8 children in care, but are licensed for only 6 children. 5b) the back sliding door is not able to be heard when opened.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

  • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “5 child files were reviewed. child 2 and 3 did not immunization records at all. Child 5 did not have a CIS form.”

      WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

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

    • “2) children attendance records do not reflect all 8 children in attendance on this day, only 6 children were signed in. 3) staff attendance records were not available to reflect the 3 staff present on this day.”

      WAC 110-300-0455(3)

• Feb 15, 20245 citations

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

    • “Diaper creams did not have the child's full names on all of them. The authorization form does not have the start and end dates on it.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The exit gate is not self closing and is getting stuck. The white fence has an opening on the bottom larger than 3 1/2 inches.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

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

    • “The cord for the vertical blinds is accessible to the children.”

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

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

    • “The front door's bell was not working during the visit.”

      WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

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

    • “Diaper changing procedure is not posted. Floor plan was not posted. Where location of emergency medical information is kept is not posted.”

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

• Aug 21, 20236 citations

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

    • “There are blinds in the nap room, living room and kitchen that form a loop. The blind in the play room also forms a loop. There are small toys that are choking hazards for children. There is no sticker or artwork on the sliding glass door. There are too many cords accessible to children in nap room. There is a hand dryer in the bathroom by a sink. There is no gate to prevent children from access the stairs. The laundry room needs to be locked and inaccessible to children. The lights are not shatter proof in the bathroom. The outlets are not tamper resistant. The outlets are not GFCI by the kitchen sink. There is a knife block on the kitchen counter.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g)

  • Pets and animalsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “The cat does not have vacine record.”

      WAC 110-300-0225(3)

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

    • “The cleaning supplies are under the sink accessible to children. And not labeled keep out of reach of children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

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

    • “The TV is blocking the exit in the nap room.”

      WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a)

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

    • “J.M.'s background is in process.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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

    • “J.M. is missing first aid/cpr. J.M. is missing a food handler's card.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)