The Growing Tree Playcare & Preschool

Licensing inspections

• Aug 28, 20263 citations

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

    • “Plastic bags accessible to children in the Rhododendrum classroom in both classroom and bathroom.”

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

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

    • “Mop with the cleaning liquid stored near the children's sink where it is accessible to children- Rhododendron classroom.”

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

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

    • “M.L., A.T., and H.U. have expired safe sleep training.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(8)

• Jan 22, 20262 citations

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

    • “Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Rhododendrum classroom. Licensor removed the bags and brought them to the provider's office at the time of inspection.”

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

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

    • “Rhododendron classroom had round plastic covers inserted in the electrical outlets.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)

• Feb 12, 20255 citations

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

    • “Emergency exit doors have baby proof handle locks that require special knowledge to open.”

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

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

    • “Diaper creams and extra soap containers accessible to children in the Magnolia bathroom and under the diaper changing table in the Lilac room.”

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

  • Bottle preparationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Bottle prep sink was 3.66ft away from the diaper changing area. Bottle prep counter is 5.57ft from the diaper changing area. There is no physical barrier between the bottle prep area and diper changing area.”

      WAC 110-300-0280(2)(c)

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

    • “Playground wood chips around climbing equipment were about 5 inches deep.”

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

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Climbing equipment does not meet the fall zone requirement of having 6ft of space around the equipment.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)

• May 16, 20242 citations

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

    • “2 rooms were observed to have loose cables accessible to children. Licensor also observed various cables in the classrooms that were coming down from the wall and were only taped to the wall with clear tape. Plastic bags were observed inside of large cabinet that staff stated was only used for staff. Cubbies observed in shared space and in Lilacs remove need to be anchored to prevent tipping hazard. An extension cord was observed in infant room that was observed to be used as permanently for infants white noise machine.”

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

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

    • “Baby gate in infant room was observed to be blocking emergency exit. Baby gate was screwed on and required special knowledge in order to be opened.”

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