Kindercare #1707

“The referrer alleges that a 2.5 year old child was not wiped by providers, on multiple occasions, resulting in visible excrement on her underwear and on her buttocks.”

The state’s description of the complaint

“Referrer observed marks on a child's hand and child reported his hand had been grabbed by a Center provider.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

When interviewed the provider acknowledged that he had "grabbed" and held the child's hand twice to prevent him from saying negative things to other children-once immediately before departing the Center, and twice, during the van ride to school. This licensor observed that the provider had long fingernails. Although he describes his hold on the child's hand as "gentle" and "like a handshake", a scratch and red mark were observed on the child's hand by a referrer shortly after arriving from school. The child also alleged that the provider had grabbed him. This licensor concludes that, more likely than not the child's hand was grabbed and the mark and scratch were the result.

“Concerns a lack of supervision resulted in a child cutting their own hair.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Staff report not knowing the child cut her own hair and not being aware that the child had taken the scissors off the table where older children were doing craft activities.

“A three-year-old child touched another three-year-old child's genitals in the bathroom.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

Provider A.M. does not have verification of BBP training in MERIT or in their staff file on site.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The rubber matting under the climber on the Toddler playground is hard when one walks on it. The Acting Director was not aware if the matting has been maintained or meets ATSM standards.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags and/or plastic gloves were accessible to children in most classrooms.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

The rescue medications on site for two children are expired. One child's Individual Care Plan requires Benadryl and there is none on site.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

A child in Toddler A has an epi pen and it was not accompanied by a medication authorization form.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

The enrollment or diagnosis of children with special needs has not been communicated to the Department.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

Several classrooms' doors were propped open, making it impossible for the door chime to activate when opened and doors were not audbile when opened.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

A provider without a background check clearance has been working in classrooms since July 7th, 2025.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(3) · Immediate

The physician signed allergy response plan (an Individual Care Plan had not been completed by the Center) for the child named in the intake, dated 04.08.2025, states that Bendaryl should be administered if one body system exhibits a reaction. The child's skin was puffy and red. Benadryl was not administered.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Two providers, K. and J., have been employed longer than three months and have not completed CCB or an equivalent. Two providers, S. and H., were working in ratio today and not have First Aid, CPR and BBP training. The Director acknowledges that she was not aware that all staff need BBP annually per L & I requirements and many providers do not have annual BBP entered in MERIT. Multiple staff have expired Safe Sleep training, K., Amber, N., Y., N. and Natisa. None of these women worked in the infant room today.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The provider does not have an Individual Care Plan for a child with life-threatening food allergies and a child who must drink thickened liquids only.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Sharp edges are visible on window sill in Toddler B Bolts are exposed on window sill ledge in Preschool A. Plastic gloves are accessible to children on several diapre changing tables. Laundry room in hallway was unlocked and unsupervised by any provider. Fan was placed on shelf in school-age room. Cord was exposed and fan could easily be pulled down, or fall down and injure a child.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sanitizing spray was observed to be accessible to children in Toddler B classroom, Pre-school A bathroom.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Poured rubber surface on Preschool classroom has multiple divets and holes. It needs maintenance.