Anfac Early Learning Child Care

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

110-300-0115(3) - Licensor observed the following is missing from staff records: Provider H.M.: Resume Assistant Teacher F.M.: Copy of governement issued photo identification, emergency contact information, and application or resume

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

Parent Handbook was reviewed and lacked some policies: (c) A parent or guardian's permission for photography, videotaping, or surveillance of their child; the handbook talks about the form that will be provided during enrollment but does not specify if this program will be doing any photography, videotaping or surveillance of children while in care and if so what it will be used for. (B) Feeding; policy on talks about the handling of breast milk but not about formula. (D) Child sleep pattern; was unable to find policy regarding sleep patterns. (iii) Dual language learning; There was no policy observed for Dual Language learning. (iv) Cultural Activities, including how holidays will be celebrated; There was no policy observed for Cultural Activities and if there be any focusd activities for the holidays. vi) Water activities; will there be any water activities. This would include playing in water table/sensory table and sprinkler or water hose play. If no water activities this can be stated in the handbook. (m) Sign-in and sign-out requirements read: With accepting subsidy payments (DSHS) I am required to use an electronic attendance system. Parents sign in and out daily on a table that we, H. have chosen to use. This is mainly for my subsidy children. I can still use paper form for sign in and out for some people and when the table does not work. It is you the parent responsibility to sign your children in and out. It is your responsibility to provide a written or electronic signature daily for all your child/ren arrival and departure. Need to provide clarity regarding tablet vs table so that it is clear that it is a electronic device and not furniture. You also want to ensure that the wording is changed so that it can not be easily noticed who is private pay and who receives assistance (confidentiality and protection from discrimination and judgement of others). (o) A kindergarten transition plan there was no policy regarding what the program will be doing to ensure the children are ready for the transition. What will the program be doing to prepare the children for the transition. This was in your handbook. Here at Anfac Early Learning Childcare have what is referred to as a single level crib, we can use playpen, or other developmentally appropriate sleep equipment. When placing cribs or a playpen in the room they are not placed next to windows, to prevent harm from shattered glass. This can be found on page 37/58 of your Parent Handbook I’ve also learned that cribs and playpens arranged side by side must be spaced at least thirty inches apart and if placed end to end must have a moisture resistant and easily cleanable solid barrier if spaced closer than those thirty inches. Make sure that your above statement and WAC requirement are followed during naptime. This was in your handbook: Infants are in cribs until the parent and or I feel they are ready to move to the floor. On page 39/58. You don’t use cribs. Your handbook reads: We have child-sized table and chairs, highchairs and cribs. On page 57/58. You have only have 1 high chair and no cribs.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None

The current Health Care Policy is not approved after review. The following was oberved and requires updating in the Health Care Policy. Changes/Updates needed were discussed during the visit: Health Care Policy: On page 6 of Health Care Policy in the Immunization section it reads…Child/ren cannot be accepted into care unless that exemption is due to an illness and a form given to you by DCYF is signed by a doctor. **Can you provide clarity regarding illness exemption? Also who at DCYF will provide the form and what form is it?** On page 9 of the Health Care Policy it reads… Everyone who works at a child care either home or a center has to complete a state depart- ment of health training on the prevention and transmission of HIV/AIDS (human immunodefi-ciency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids). This is a class taken every three years when we do our CPR & First Aid class. **This information is not accurate. BBP is required yearly and CPR/First Aid is done every 2 years. Pg 8 of the Health Care Policy: diaper changing station” which is done in the bathroom on an easily cleanable mat with a nonabsorbent surface large enough to prevent the surface underneath from becoming contaminated with bodily fluids on the floor. Here at Anfac Early Learning Childcare, we have posted the easily viewable diaper chang-ing procedure. Hands can be washed in the sink in the bathroom. There are disposable gloves when needed. Diapers are put directly into a waste container used only for this that has a tight cover, and is lined with a disposable plastic trash bag, and is within arm reach of the diaper changing area. We check diapers at least every two hours and change diaper when necessary, or whenever the child indicates discomfort. If I use a table for changing then it will not be uncluttered or used for storage of any items not used in diapering a child. No child is not left unattended on the diaper changing surface or mat during the diaper changing process and we do not use safety belts on diaper changing tables because they are neither cleanable nor safe. **That statement means that the changing table if used will be cluttered. Page 13 of the Health Care Policy Special Needs: I did not see any information in depth of what the program will be doing prior to enrollment. What will you be doing to ensure that the child’s needs are met? Will there be a meeting with the parents ahead of time to discuss individual needs, strengths in development and how you best can accommodate? Will the staff be trained to accommodate the child’s needs? Will community resources be provided to the parents/guardians? Page 14 reads WAC: 010, 120, 205 To take precautions against infections and communicable diseases, all teachers and house members (16yrs and old) are required to have a TB test done before any continuous access is permitted in Anfac Early Learning Childcare . **This information above is inaccurate. TB test are required at age 14years old. On page 16 of the Health Care Policy Garbage cans and receptacles must be emptied on a daily basis and cleaned and disinfected as needed. **Add the required verbiage to this section…the outside surfaces of garbage cans are to be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected daily. It is only the outside of the garbage cans that are cleaned, rinsed and disinfected as needed. I was not able to find steps that will be taken/used to Observe children for signs of illness. Your handbook reads: At Anfac Early Learning Childcare safety is our biggest concern when interacting or playing with children is their safety. We have child-sized table and chairs, highchairs and cribs. All toys are regularly checked for safety issues, choking hazards or broken parts. You have only have 1 high chair and no cribs.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Current front door has a lock on the handle door knob and a deadbolt on the door. Provider was informed that the door has to remain unlocked during child care hours as well as the back sliding door. PreLicensing Specialist sent a video of an approved door knob the program can use.

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term

The handbook was discussed during the visit. H. does not currently have any employees and does not plan on hiring right away. But she does have a Staff Handbook that is not approved at this time because there are missing policies and/or more needs to be added to the policy. There is also a section that does not have a policy but only has a definition of what the policy topic is/should be. (c) Professional development expectations and plans;-Need to add more information requirements based off WAC to this policy . The current policy only talks about the requirement to complete STARS classes. (iii) Developmentally appropriate curriculum; What is being done? How is it being done? This section only talks about the staff responsibilities but not clearly stating what is being done to ensure that the curriculum is developmentally appropriate. g) A plan that includes how both administrative and child caretaking duties are met when a job requires such dual responsibilities; and (h) Observation, evaluation, and feedback policies. (3) An early learning provider must have and follow written policies requiring staff working, transitioning, or covering breaks with the same classroom or group of children to share applicable information with each other on a daily basis regarding: (a) A child's health needs, allergies and medication; (b) Any change in a child's daily schedule; (c) Significant educational or developmental information; (d) Any communications from the family; and (e) Information to be shared with the family. There were no policies for subsections listed above g, h, (3)(a)-(3)(e) There is a copy and paste of the WAC and what is required to be in in the handbook for this section. Policies must be reflected in the handbook and it should not be a copy of the WAC requirements. Your handbook reads: To take care of an infant will do the same things we do during the day, feed child, change diapers, once in crib we watch them while they are sleeping. If they wake up during the night a bottle can be offer. Pg 15 You do not have cribs.