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At the time of this inspection, licensor measured the depth of the wood chips surrounding a climbing play structure and a slide with stairs to be less than 6in. Climbing play structure was measured to be 3ft 4in tall. Slide was measured to be 2ft 2in tall. Slide did not have 6ft fall zone clearance surrounding it.· April 23, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.
Licensing visit · January 30, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the front emergency exit gate leading to the driveway was not self-closing.
Licensing visit · April 23, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor measured the depth of the wood chips surrounding a climbing play structure and a slide with stairs to be less than 6in. Climbing play structure was measured to be 3ft 4in tall. Slide was measured to be 2ft 2in tall. Slide did not have 6ft fall zone clearance surrounding it.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the sliding glass door exiting to the back yard was locked from the inside while children were inside the home.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 3 black plastic rat bait/poison traps in the outdoor play areas accessible to children. Licensor observed AA batteries accessible in a drawer in the kitchen. Batteries were made inaccessible while licensor was on site.
Licensing visit · December 21, 2023
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Outdoor gate was unable to self-close and self-latch at the time of inspection.
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