Blossoms Childcare INC

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

Several climbing/rocking playground equipment pieces didn't have enough fall clearance room around them.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Ladybugs room- Emergency medication kept in the emergency backpack which is hung low by the door which is accessible to children.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

E.B. who has been employed for the past 3 years does not have any in-service training hours (Including EQEL) in the first 3 years of her employment. J.B. is missing EQEL training Year 2. She doesn't have any in-service hours for 2024. M.B. has been employed for 3 years and doesn't have EQEL training or any in-service training hours for year 2024 or 2025. C.R.D. is missing EQEL training year 2, and no in-training hours for year 2024. P.D. doesn't have EQEL trining year 2 or any in-service hours for year 2024 or 2025. R.S. is missing training in-service hours for year 2024 and 2025. Several more staff are missing EQEL and in-service training hours.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

A child's sleeping cot was blocking the exit path. The cot was moved to a different location at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

A couple of classrooms had cords on the tables accessible to children.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

Program director missing 3hours of STAR training for 2022 and 4 hours for 2023. Lead teacher JB has no STAR hours for 2022.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

Provider does not keep staff attendance records for each classroom.

Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans

WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term

AR food preference (no meet, no fish) doens't have a food plan.

Bottle preparation

WAC 110-300-0280(1) · Short Term

Some bottles were not labeled with children's first and last name.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Bumblebee playground didn't have 9 inches of wood chips under climbing equipment.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

A diaper changing table was taped due to rips in the fabric in the Dragon Fly room.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(11) / 110-300-0241(8) · Short Term

11) area rugs in building a were seen to be stained. 8) garbage cans were seen to be visibly soiled 4/2/24- New carpets have arrived, they will be placed this weekend to allow time for them to flatten. RS states deep cleaning took place.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2) · Short Term

2)Two tile areas observed at the entrance area of building C were seen to be dark colored from debris. The tiled stones are rough and semi porous. 2c) the step stools at the diapering station and hand washing sink in building A were seen to be visibly soiled. 4/2/24- RS states deep cleaning has taken place.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were seen within childrens reach- lotion, hand sanitizer.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

Observation, eval, feedback info was not seen in a program supervisor's staff file.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(d) · Short Term

documentation of special medical procedure training for children with epi-pens and allergies was not available in child files.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

page 20 has the daily schedule which doesnt reflect specific outdoor play time in the afternoon. Page 21 states another food/meal schedule that doesnt match the daily schedule. Under staffing plan it states: "For consistency of care, I or a permanent staff member will be assigned to care for your child with a goal of building a long-term trusting relationship." Who is "I?" PAge 17,

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(a) · Short Term

In building A a sign indicated the first aid kit was stored in the bottom back pack hanging by the back door. The first aid kit was not observed in this bag as indicated. If it were, it would be accessible to children. 4/2/24- this has been corrected- J. moved the sign to indicate proper location of the first aid kit which is inaccessible to children.

Bathroom space and toilet training

WAC 110-300-0220(1)(b) · Short Term

1a) Neither toilet in building C are operating properly. One toilet does not have water and was seen to have black debris caked into the bottom of the toilet bowl. The other toilet did not drain water when flushed. 4/2/24- met with plumber, but plumber is going on vacation for 10 days. 1b) one sink in building c did not have the hot water hooked up to the proper turn knob. The controls were reversed. 4/2/24- controls have been flipped. 1e) the exhaust fan in building A's bathroom was observed as inoperable.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Baby gates are in place at dragonflies classroom door ways, blocking the exit pathway. 4/2/24 - Supervisor has given permission to hold off on this until State Fire has given feedback on the gates.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The outdoor climbing equipment does not have adequate depths of play chips under it. It was immessureable at the base of multiple slides in the different yards when licensor tried to dig down to measure before hitting compact material. 4/2/24- J. states he will be rototilling today.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(1) · Short Term

12) equipment was stacked up, interfering with the exit pathway through the gate between building a and b. 4/2/24- this has been cleared out. 1) a wooden kitchenette has raw wood with rough edges. 4/2/24- J. states this has been removed

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(2) · Long Term

2)The director, listed in MERIT as RS, does not meet all requirements for center directors. 3) The director has not documented professional development progress annually.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The license is not posted where parents can see it. The number for CPS, location of emergency medical information, the departments toll free number, a statement for RCW 43.216.687 is not posted.

Room arrangement, child-related displays, private space, and belongings

WAC 110-300-0140(5) · Long Term

Children's personal items were seen inaccessible to them using a cubby system at the entrances. They do not allow for the children to organize their belongings as they are out of their reach. Children's items at building B were seen stored in bags piled on top of each other outside. Children's bedding was observed stored on a shelf in a locked closet, in drawstring bags piled on top of eachother. 4/2/24- RS states this is all corrected.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

3a) the hand rail at the weasel door of the bumblebee classroom has splintering wood. 3f) A sink in the bumble bee classroom was seen to be pulling away from the wall and hanging loose. 4/2/24- J. states this has been taken care of. 3g) The large window in the main classroom was cracked in the bottom left corner (from the inside of the room), seen with strips of duct tape on it. There were metal items in the play yard seen with rust and flaking paint (sand box and dump trucks). In building A's bathroom the toilet paper holder was seen to be rusted. There was chipping paint observed throughout the classrooms, on the walls, trim, tables, and shelves. A table in building B has chipping edges where the wood is exposed. Another white table was observed to have a bubbled up surface. 4/2/24- J. has an order for the window to be replaced this weekend. rust and flaking paint have been removed. replaced TP holder.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) / 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child's file state he has an allergy that requires an epi-pen. When asking the staff where the epi pen was for the child, no one knew. It was later determined the parents had not provided the epi-pen. Even later in the visit, the epi-pen was dropped off by the parent along with a liquid allergy medicine to administer to the child in the event of an allergic reaction, but the ICP and medication permission was not available for this medication. 4/2/24- Icp has been completed and returned according to L.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) / 110-300-0197(5) · Short Term / Long Term

4) an open bag of oatmeal was seen with the bag top crinkled down, not air tight. A basket in building A contained bags of snack foods that were not labeled with dates and contents. A bag with a white substance, possibly cheese, was seen in the large freezer, not in its original container, not labeled with dates and contents. 6) Prepared foods were seen in airtight containers but not clearly labeled with their ingredients or dates. 5) Foods requiring temperature control- a food temperature log is not being maintained.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

The program uses ProCare for attendance purposes. They are able to pull up a classroom to show the child roster with green dots indicating if the child is in attendance. That is all of the information they are able to show, without contacting a program supervisor who can only pull up more information from a regular computer, but that information still does not provide all WAC requirements as listed.

Child restraint policy

WAC 110-300-0490(1) / 110-300-0490(2) · Long Term / Short Term

Page 6 of the parent policy/handbook states: Spanking or any form of corporal punishment, physical or mechanical restraint, the withholding of food, or any form of emotional abuse is prohibited by anyone on the premises including parents. But on page 14, it says: An approved plan for physical restraint, which includes holding a child as gently as possible to accomplish restraint (if applicable) This contradicts itself and then doesnt meet WAC requirements.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

This is not specific to this site: "We have 1 DCYF approved First Aid Kit on site We have a 72 hour food and water supply available for 12 children and 3 teachers We have 4 Emergency Preparedness backpacks on site" Licensor did not see this addressed: Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency;(iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently This is included under shelter in place: "How doors and windows will be secured to prevent access, if needed; and (ii) Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program. (d) How parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends." It appears your lock down and shelter in place plans are the same. Consider the difference bwteen the two.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(1) / 110-300-0500(2) · Long Term / None

The health policy has not been approved by the department. The health policy does not include the food transport plan, including temping foods at each transition.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

A child has an allergy to "vitamin/iron." This child does not have an ICP on file, and staff are unaware of what this allergy means, therefore they have not received the necessary training.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sunscreen was seen stored in a cupboard outside the bumble bee classroom, accessible to children.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

This is not specific to this site: "We have 1 DCYF approved First Aid Kit on site We have a 72 hour food and water supply available for 12 children and 3 teachers We have 4 Emergency Preparedness backpacks on site" Licensor did not see this addressed: Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency;(iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently This is included under shelter in place: "How doors and windows will be secured to prevent access, if needed; and (ii) Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program. (d) How parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends." It appears your lock down and shelter in place plans are the same. Consider the difference bwteen the two.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term

BBP/HIV certificate not available for EB or VM-A. Food card expired for PD-L (expired 9/15/2023) Safe Sleep not completed for JMDLC. Safe Sleep expired for CO (9/15/2023) and MT(8/31/2023).

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Open snack foods were seen in the ladybug room, not in airtight containers and some not labeled with contents. In the kitchen there was a baggie of snap pea snacks that were not labeled. Lunch meat was seen in a baggie in the fridge not labeled. The freezer contained a bag of an unidentified food which was not labeled. Open rice an sugars were not dated. Lunch is stored in a paper box until served, not in an airtight container.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

1) The tarp material covering the sand box at building A has a hole in it approximately 4 inches in diameter. 11) The gate exiting the baby yard at building C does not self-latch.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

A child has an allergy to "vitamin/iron." This child does not have an ICP on file, and staff are unaware of what this allergy means, therefore they have not received the necessary training.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(e) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

2c) Electrical cords are seen accessible to children in the umble Bee classroom under the teacher table. Vines were seen in the baby play yard. 2d) Plastic bags are seen accessible to children in the dragonflies bathroom. A plastic bag was also seen in the baby play yard. 3e) The rubber tiles in the outdoor area are lifting in sections throughout the playgrounds posing a tripping hazard. 3g) a wooden kitchenette is seen outside falling apart.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

sunscreen was seen stored in a cupboard outside the bumble bee classroom, accessible to children In the ladybugs classroom, a teacher cabinet was seen to have a plastic U fastener to prevent access for toddlers or infants, but this building is for preschoolers.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

The restraint policy describes mechanical restraint rather than physical restraint. How will children files be kept confidential? A consistent care policy is not included. There is a statement under staffing plan: "For consistency of care, I or a permanent staff member will be assigned to care for your child with a goal of building a long-term trusting relationship." Who is "I?" Under the section Permission for Free Access, it mentioned DEL inspection checklists and FLCAs. This is old language. "DCYF" and "licensing information" could be put in its place. The daily schedule does not include specific outdoor play time in the afternoon. The daily schedule has meal spaced too far apart (more than 3 hours).

Child restraint policy

WAC 110-300-0490(1) / 110-300-0490(2) · Long Term / Short Term

A restraint policy which aligns with WAC is not included. Mechanical restraint is mentioned. Please see WAC 110-300-0335 for further details.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(1) / 110-300-0500(2) · Long Term / None

Food transporting is not covered in detail with the temping practice outlined. This link is broken: "complete list of notifiable conditions" found under Communicable Disease Reporting. Also, COVID falls on this list.