BrightRoots Childcare LLC

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the emergency exit gate in the back yard was not self-closing or self-latching. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a play kitchen in the licensed living room that posed a tipping hazard when the microwave door was opened/ pulled on. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed both the back emergency exit door and the front emergency exit door were locked from the inside with the use of a deadbolt. When the door handle was turned, the deadbolt did not automatically unlock. Licensor provided TA and the citation was corrected on site. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a retractable mesh style baby gate mounted into the wall in the entry way leading to the unlicensed livingroom, blocking the emergency exit pathway to the back door. Citation was corrected on site - provider will not use this gate and will use supervision strategies to prevent children from entering unlicensed space until either a) adjusting the emergency exit pathway to use a different route through the dining room, b) installing quick release hardware that allows the gate to open immediately when necessary, or c) using a tension rod style child safety gate that is not drilled into the wall and can be knocked down easily in an emergency.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a large trampoline in the outdoor play space accessible to children.