Kidkare Daycare LLC

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed flaking paint on the wall opposite of the entrance to room 2, on the wall near the restroom in room 2, on the support columns in room 4, near the snack tables in room 5, and in the reading corner of room 6. Torn and damaged books were observed in the reading corner of room 6.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple protruding, rusty nails and screws along the front outdoor play area fence.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple playground structures that did not comply with CPSC guidelines regarding safety fall zones. One climbing structure was within six feet of the rear outdoor play area fence. The other playground structures, a climbing structure with two slides and a climbing structure without a slide, were within six feet of each other. The provider corrected the violation on site by removing one structure and rearranging the other two structures.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Child files for M.M., J.A., E.L., and D.M. did not contain annually updated immunization records.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, food stains were observed on the stove top, the walls around the stove, the cabinets above the stove, and the floor surrounding the stove.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor inspected the school-age and non-school-age restrooms. In the non-school-age restroom, this licensor observed dirt and grime on the wall and lightswitch near the entrance, dark spots, possibly mold, on the restroom ceiling, and accumulated dust or lint on the ventilation fan. In the school-age restroom, this licensor observed accumulated dust or lint on the ventilation fan.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

Files were missing the handbook sign off from parents/guardians. 3 day supply of food and water were not observed on the premises. There was an emergency drill conducted and documented for January and then in July. Licensor discussed the requirements of every 3 months with the director.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Short Term

M.N is missing documentation of MERIT reflected in MERIT. B.G.M's and R.R's Safe Sleep Expired on 5/12/2024. F.J does not have documentation safe sleep in the MERIT system.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

One little tykes structure the structure has come out of it's joints and is not securely put together. Director noticed this during the inspection and started trying to push it back into it's joints but it did not get fixed at that time.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Children files reviewed 2/5 files did not have a current Immunization Record. Risk

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

Need to ensure that medications-ointments are labeled with the child'f first and last name and required paperwork is completed and present with the meds.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

The program has a cleaning schedule but did not have the 3 step bottles required for the classrooms. The kitchen had 3 step bottles but the freezer was observed to need the 3 step process food/ice cream was observed to have spilled in the freezer.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards. Walls, columns, doors toddler room chairs and some shelving units were observed to have chipping paint. Outlets in preschool and school-age room did not appear to be tamper resistant. Outlet plate removed to see if licensor could see the TR and it was not visible. Outlets will need to be replaced to not be TR. One room (school-age or Pre-K) was observed to have a moveable/slide outlet cover that also needs to be replaced. Toddler sink did not have a full flow of hot water to adequately gauge the temperature. Need to ensure that the water is warm not be below 80 and not over 120. Risk

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

Cording for equipment on shelving unit outside of the school-age room make sure is securely on shelves and not hanging/dangling down. Shelving units in the Pre-K room were observed to have a protruding nail. Secure kitchenettes in preschool and toddler classrooms they are tipping hazards. Walls, columns, doors toddler room chairs and some shelving units were observed to have chipping paint. Outlets in preschool and school-age room did not appear to be tamper resistant. Outlet plate removed to see if licensor could see the TR and it was not visible. Outlets will need to be replaced to not be TR. One room (school-age or Pre-K) was observed to have a moveable/slide outlet cover that also needs to be replaced. Toddler sink did not have a full flow of hot water to adequately gauge the temperature. Need to ensure that the water is warm not be below 80 and not over 120.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

Preschool restroom had a spray bottle labeled sanitizer under the sink, in the cabinet accessible to children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Basketball hoops turned over on the playground because there is nothing in base to secure them. Add more woodchips under drop areas.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Staff Member M.G does not have documentation of 30 hour STARS in MERIT but was left alone with children. B.G.M, H.H and R.R. whom are listed as Aides but fulfill the role of a lead and or assistant according to director do not have 30 hour STARS. Staff without the 30 hour STARS are required to completed the Health and Safety Trainings via the Portal (110-300-0106). Staff are required to complete 30 hour STARS within30 months of hire or prior to being left alone with children. M.G is missing the Health and Safety Trainings under WAC 110-300-0106 via the Portal. B.G.M whom was observed alone with school-age children only has documenation of Emergency & Disaster Preparedness trainings listed in MERIT (Health and Safety Trainings). R.R. is missing some Health and Safety Trainings reflected in MERIT-MERIT is reflective of Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Abusive Head Trauma. B.A, F.A (DOH-9/10/18), F.A (DOH-8/1/18), F.B., A.F, T.M all have expired Safe Sleep Training in the MERIT system. H.H, N.M and M.G.M have no documentation of ever completing Safe Sleep. Food Handlers were not observed in the files for F.A (DOH 8/1/18), F.B, and F.A. (DOH-3/25/2019) and T.M.