AMMA childcare

Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans · WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term

The licensee routinely serves whole milk to children age two and older. He states that most of the parents prefer whole milk and this is why he does this.

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Long Term / Short Term

Beginning enrollment date was missing in two children's files. Ending enrollment date was missing on two children's files. One child's file does not contain a name of a facility that the parents or guardians would prefer for dental treatment. Date of last physical exam is not on one child's enrollment form

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious / Short Term

(2)(b) Window blinds were in place at both windows in the child care. One window blind was easily removed and removed immediately. (2)(c) A cord used to plug in a table top water fountain was accessiblet to children in care. This cord was made inaccessible immediately. (2)(d) Plastic gloves and bags were accessible to all children in drawers in the bathroom. (4)(d) The bathrooms , living, and dining rooms tested at 60 degrees upon my arrival. The family room tested at 63. This is where the heat pump is located that the provider was hopeful upon licensure would heat all licensed spaces. It does not appear to be working. By the time of departure not all rooms could be 68 or higher at all times. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(a) · Short Term

(2)(b) Window blinds were in place at both windows in the child care. One window blind was easily removed and removed immediately. (2)(c) A cord used to plug in a table top water fountain was accessiblet to children in care. This cord was made inaccessible immediately. (2)(d) Plastic gloves and bags were accessible to all children in drawers in the bathroom. (4)(d) The bathrooms , living, and dining rooms tested at 60 degrees upon my arrival. The family room tested at 63. This is where the heat pump is located that the provider was hopeful upon licensure would heat all licensed spaces. It does not appear to be working. By the time of departure not all rooms could be 68 or higher at all times. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 02/10/2025

Handwashing and hand sanitizer · WAC 110-300-0200(1) · Short Term

Paper towels were not accessible at either hand washing sink. Children's hands were not washed after coming in from outdoor play. An infant's hands were not washed following his diaper change. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious

Sanitizing spray and aerosol room sanitizing spray was accessible to a five year old child in care. Baby wipes and diaper ointments labelled, "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to all children in care on lower shelves of a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious

At two points during this inspection, a provider was left alone with eight children, three younger than two years of age outside. One provider stated that she normally takes children inside to change diapers as needed, leaving her peer outside with the remaining children. The licensee states he rarely changes diapers. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

Several files did not contain emergency contact or pick up persons that were not the parents. Health record was not completed for several children. Consent to seek care and provide treatment did not reference the licensee on some children's files. Date of last physical and dental exam was not on several children's files. Dentist or alternative medical facility was not listed for some children. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Postings · WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Location of staff and children's emergency medical information is not posted.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

Heaters are accessible to children in several rooms because there are bookshelves with open backs that children can reach through.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Weed killer spray was observed accessible to children in the carport area.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

The applicant has put outlet covers on outlets that are actually choking hazards. There are exposed dangling cords in the infant room and carport area. The applicant has not quite figured out how to keep the infant warm enough in Winter. There is a small cadet heater in the infant room but it is accessible to children so cannot be used. It will be hot to the touch. None of the outlets accessible to children are TR type.