Kindercare Learning Center 070892

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(3)(b) · Short Term

Before and during the inspection, this licensor reviewed the Merit accounts of all staff assigned to this program. Assistant Director I.C. has been the assistant director since 2013 and does not have any education verified in Merit.

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort

WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term

At the time of the inspection, this licensor observed an out of order toilet in classroom Preschool B, a broken toilet tank lid on a seperate toilet in Preschool B, and an out of order toilet in classroom Pre-K. Damaged and broken countertops and cabinets were also observed in the restroom space shared by classrooms Discovery and Toddler C.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed three outdoor play areas. In the outdoor play area closest to the parking lot, the ground surfacing underneath the playground structure slide did not comply with CPSC guidelines. This licensor measured the wood chips underneath and at the bottom of the playground slide to be one inch instead of the required nine inches.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

At the time of the inspection, Provider M.C. was working and in ratio without a cleared department background check.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for C.H. and A.C. did not have annually updated immunization records. The chile files for A.P. and C.C. did not have immunization records that were medically verified by a healthcare professional.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed dark stains, dirt, and grime on the kitchen floor, yellowing stains on the kitchen walls, and food stains on the kitchen floor, walls, and cabinets. Food debris and food stains were observed on the bottom and the walls of the kitchen refrigerator and two freezers.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed dark stains and yellowing stains on the floors and walls of all of the classroom restrooms. Dark stains and yellow stains were also observed on the cracking sealant around many of the restroom handwashing sinks.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple foods (nuggets, bread, vegetables, and pizza) in the kitchen refrigerator and freezers that were not stored in their original containers, unlabeled, not dated, and were not stored in airtight food grade containers. This licensor also observed multiple loafs of bread (exp 12/25) and tartar sauce (exp 8/25) that were past the manufacturer's expiration or "best served by" date.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(1) · Serious

Provider failed to report incident to department.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area. Risk

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

Staff were missing documentation of CPR/First Aid cards from their file.

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(3)(b) · Short Term

The assistant director, I.C. has been the assistant director since 2013 according to MERIT and does not have any education verified in MERIT. Licensor discussed with director, N.T all staff that currently are attached the site and have no education reflected and verified. The staff are: R.B., T.B., J.B.F, N.C., C.C.M., G.C., M.C.Q, S.D, L.E.A, S.I, K.J, I,J.Q, A.L., P.M., S.M.H, L.O., J.O, K.P., R.R.S. and T.S.M.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Woodchips are present but have been pushed under structures. Woodchips need to be redistributed nder these drop areas.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

Children's Immunizations were not current.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

1 staff member P.M whom has not completed Basic STARS did not have documentation of training. Diaper ointments were not labeled with first and last names in the classrooms. Diaper ointment forms need to be reviewed to ensure they are completely filled out and in accordance of requirements per WAC and Health Care Policy. Licensor reviewed some forms and documentation such as how much to apply and when was not present. End dates can be up to a year out. However, one parent/guardian wrote the diaper ointment is to be used forever.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term

Clean vent in kitchen.

Emergency preparedness plan

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

Staff do not have documentation that they have reviwed the Disaster Plan. Drill log for fire and disaster not observed and was not found during the visit.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious

MERIT reviewed and staff were missing Safe Sleep and Basic STARS. P.M. was missing Basic Initial STARS training and also completed only Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training via the Portal DCYF trainings. Since P.M does not have Initial STARS or an exemption she is required to complete the Health and Safety Trainings via the WAC and found via the Portal. The following staff were missing Safe Sleep Trainings: N.C, I.C, G.C., M.C.Q, S.D., K.J., A.L., P.M., L.M., L.O, R.R.S. T.S.M, and N.T. Director was informed verbally of all who was missing training. CPR/First Aid certificates not observed in the following files: K.J, L.N.G, M.C. and A.L. BBP missing from the following files: K.J., M.C., and A.L.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(g) / 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term

Need to ensure that kitchen has 3 step spray bottles and that classrooms has a set for the classroom and the restroom area. The freezer needs to be wiped out had food debris spilled in the freezer. Pre-K restroom requires deep cleaning of the floor and the toilets. Need to ensure in the preschool room that the restrom is checked as there was visible urine on the seat. Ensure that shelvings, CD players and other equipment are wiped down visible dust in area.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

Based on the information gathered from the inspection, this licensor determined that the allegation was valid as the bottle warmer was accessible to the identified child at the time of the incident.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Cording from phones in the rooms were dangling and loose and can form loops. Water temperatures in Preschool A, Preschool B, Toddler C all were over 120 degrees. Outlets by sinks in rooms were GFCI but not tamper resistant. There was no packaging nor did the outlet reflect that the outlet was TR. Extension cords were observed and are for temporary use only. Chipping paint was observed on walls and shelving units througout the child care space. There was also gummy residue on shelving units as well.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Soft climbing tumbling pads and a chair was blocking the exit to the outside which also has a little half door. The items were placed behind the little door and were moved when discussed during the inspection of the Toddler Room.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

5 Staff Files reviewed on 10/10/2023 : S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC and NT did not have documentation of BBP in the file. N.T was missing documentation of her updated Food Handlers card. S.I, R.B, G.C, J.O, CMC are were all missing documentation in MERIT of Safe Sleep. Out of the 27 staff reflected in MERIT approximately 12 staff have current Safe Sleep.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

Some diaper ointments were observed to not have forms with them. Diaper ointments are required to have a medication/diaper ointment form with all required information per WAC/Health Care Policy and each child's diaper ointment is to be labeled with the child's first and last name.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Failure to Report: The child broke her arm on 8/3/2023. The program was notified on the broken bone and the child returned to program on 8/8/2023. The licensor was not notified until 8/28/2023 and the director was informed to call in the incident into the Central Intake Line (CPS). The incident was not called into Central Intake Line until 8/30/2023.