Abc Learning Center - Marysville

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The emergency exit door in the Waddler Room was equipped with a safety lock that obstructed/block safe and immediate exit.

Handwashing and hand sanitizer

WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term

The teacher was observed not washing their hands after changing a child’s diaper.

“Allegations the van is unsafe, due to not working AC and it being in need of repair.,Allegations were received indicating that the laundry room door was routinely left unlocked, thereby allowing unauthorized access to hazardous materials and equipment.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate

During an onsite visit on 6/5/2025 an infant was observed sleeping in bouncer seat/chair on two separate occasions. During the first incidence the child was asleep in the seat for more than 10 minutes. On the second occasion the licensor and regional director had to ask the staff to move the child to a crib.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

During multiple onsite visits, the back building door leading to the playground was propped open, or unlatched. Door leads to playground. During onsite visits it was observed it was observed when the backdoor was open, playground gates to dumpster area and/or parking lot were unlatched and open, also. Additionally, noise mechanism on emergency exit doors were not working or in use at the time of visits.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

Staff report not always following the center's diaper changing policy. Diaper logs reflect poilicy not always being followed.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

During multiple onsite visits, a noise mechanism was not observed on classroom emergency exit doors. The center back door emergency exit was propped open; leading to potential hazards including: access construction materials, standing water, the dumpster and parking lot.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

During onsite inspection on 2/26/25, prescription medication was observed in the toddler classroom, on the corner of the counter, in reach of children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

During multiple onsite complaint inspections, the back emergency door exit was open/unlatched leading to a pathway to the unsecured storage/ dumpster area. The dumpster storage area fence was unlatched and opened. The adjoining parking lot gate was unlocked. The laundry room storage area door was unlocked.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(6) · Short Term

On multiple onsite visits children were observed in the wrong age groups for over 2 hours, including a preschool age child in the toddler room, and a infant in the toddler room for over 2 hours. Staff report incidences of a schoolage child spending the day in the preschool classroom.

Handwashing and hand sanitizer

WAC 110-300-0200(5) · Short Term

During multiple onsite visits, proper hand washing was not observed after diaper changing and eating.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Multiple staff files missing proof of food handlers permits, CPR and First Aid and administrative staff unable to find documentation. Staff observed to be in classrooms alone without their 30 hour initial training.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

One child medication observed to no have pharmacy label.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(10) · Serious

Three children over 12 months observed to be in the infant room. Center began working with the families to transition children into toddler room immediately after monitor visit.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

Emergency Disaster Plan currently not up to date. Disaster Drills and Fire Drills are not on DCYF form. Fire Drills have recently been complete recently but not consistently for 2024. Center has created a plan to come into compliance.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(c) · Short Term

Emergency Disaster Plan currently not up to date. Disaster Drills and Fire Drills are not on DCYF form. Fire Drills have recently been complete recently but not consistently for 2024. Center has created a plan to come into compliance. Long 110-300-0210(1)(2) Term

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Not all food stored appropriately, food was observed not in origin packaging and was not dated and labeled. Infant food observed to be expired. Staff removed expired food from the center and immediately.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Serious / Short Term

Under sink area in the toddler rooms observed to be accessible to children. Under sink contained hazards, such as plastic bags. Cords observed to be accessible in some areas of the building, multiple cords observed in the schoolage. Outdoor fencing observed to be separated from the ground exposing sharp edges. A piece of siding on the schoolage/preschool playground observed to have sharp jagged edge. Cabinet in schoolage room observed to need repair, including a broken door not on the hinges. Center began corrections of items immediately following visit.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) / 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Cleaning chemicals, along with various items (sunscreen, teacher materials, etc.) stored on the counter with food, water cups, and various other food prep supplies throughout the building. Cleaning chemicals and items labeled "Keep outreach out children" observed to be accessible in Preschool 4 and Schoolage bathroom closets. Toilet brushes and plungers observed in some classroom. Cleaning items such as brooms, observed to be accessible to children. Some classrooms have wall securing mechanisms, but they were not observed to be in use. Center staff immediately began making corrections.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

MERIT was observed to not be up to date, onsite files were not complete and did no align with and MERIT.

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Licensor found that a staff member did not account for all children exiting the van and left a child unattended in the van. Staff member was terminated.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term

The infant was not one year old yet and was moved to the Waddler (Toddler) room which does not meet the WAC.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

There is a metal spring coil in the bathroom stall #2 that is detached and sticking out and needs to be fixed.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(8) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious

One staff E.R. has been working over 3 months and in process of getting Child Care Basics completed . M.H. is also in process of finishing Basic STARS 30. No Child Care Basics seen for M.O. Did not see initial training of Safe Sleep for J.A. Expired annual Safe Sleep training in MERIT shows for S.K., M.D., M.O., and M.S. Expired Food Handler's and Safe Sleep training for staff who was working before but recently paused working, H.M. Will do before returning to work per Director. Expired Food Handler's in MERIT for R.M., M.H. Many staff have not updated annual BBP training. Expired FA/CPR dates for M.Q., M.H. and M.S.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Toilet brushes, dustpans, brooms were accessible to children in bathroom areas and classroom. Closets in the bathroom areas did not have locks or another way to make it inaccessible to children.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

The teacher was not adequately anticipating the need for active supervision during the time the schoolage children were playing a game involving physical contact or wrestling. Center director reports video footage shows during the incident the teacher appears she is on a phone or technology device, therefor not able to engage in active supervision. The teacher should have anticipated an incident or injury due to the age of the children and the nature of game, involving physical contact.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

The 3-5 yo climber states clearly it is intended for use by 3-5 year old children. The school age children are climbing on it simultaneously and using the climber which is not manufactered for this age group. There is a short slide/climber on the toddler play yard that did not have a 6 ft fall zone. The jeep climber and larger 3-5 yo climber did not have a 6 ft fall zone. The other large 3-5 yo climber was too close to a boat and did not have a 6 ft fall zone.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious

The teacher on the play yard appeared to be talking on the phone and standing several feet away, looking at the multiple school agers standing and playing on the 3-5 yo climber. This does not appear to be active supervision.