Evergreen Montessori Avademy-Overlake Park

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child is allergic to a food according to her file. Only a medication authorization is available. The program does not have all required documentation required by WAC.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

3c) a rainbow mat was placed at the main exit door of toddler 2 classroom, preventing the door from opening. This rug was removed immediately.

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort

WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b) · Short Term

2b) The toddler classrooms had chairs around the tables that were intended for children over 3 years old. Both classrooms also had other materials and equipment that was not developmentally approriate for use by toddlers.

Safety requirements

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

1) A rubbery base board in toddler 2 is lifting off on each end. 2a) many items in the toddler classroom on low shelves accessible to children were made up of small pieces that pose a choking hazard. 3a) the wooden trim along the floor in classroom 3 was chipping and splintered in several areas. 3f) Both toddler classrooms had shelving that posed a tipping hazard as they were not anchored to the wall. Each classroom has a play kitchen which also poses a tipping hazard since they are not secured to the wall. 5f) an extension cord was used for the microwave to be plugged into, which dangled over the reception wall, accessible to children along the exit pathway. This was unplugged at the time of the visit with the microwave being plugged directly into the outlet behind the microwave.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None

The health policy has not been approved as it does not address how meals and snacks will be handles with details about the lack of sinks for food purposes.

Bathroom space and toilet training

WAC 110-300-0220(1)(b) · Short Term

The tall sink in preschool 1 stopped running water while licensor tried to check the water temperature. The sink in Toddler 1 did not provide warm water. 6/25/24 K. fixed both sink issues immediately.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) · Short Term

In the toddler classroom a water table had a wooden surface where the edges were no longer sealed. This created exposed pressed wood that was bubbling up, no longer moisture resistant and able to be cleaned and sanitized appropriately.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

2a) in the toddler room several items were seen that could pose a choking hazard to children. 6/25/24 These items were removed by C. at the time of the inspection. 2c) a speaker with a cord was placed near the floor in the toddler room, accessible to children. 6/25/24 C. removed the speaker as soon as it was pointed out. Risk

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

2a) in the toddler room several items were seen that could pose a choking hazard to children. 6/25/24 These items were removed by C. at the time of the inspection. 2c) a speaker with a cord was placed near the floor in the toddler room, accessible to children. 6/25/24 C. removed the speaker as soon as it was pointed out.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

1a)Dishwasher detergent is stored under the sink in the staff/reception area. There is a half door which was unlocked. 1b) cleaners are stored under the kitchen sinks 2) cleaners are stored in several areas without locking doors.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Several exit doors were hard to open, requiring strength and force to open.