Kindercare Learning Center 301137

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

One staff member had an expired PBC and was present in the classroom with infants. Another staff member had a PBC that is set to expire in four days.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

The drill form posted did not have the required quarterly drills recorded.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Twelve staff members in Merit facility page had expired Safe Sleep training, including the staff member who was working in the infant classroom.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

All staff observed had not completed the required 10 hours of continuing education for 2025 and had not started the required 10 hours of training for 2026.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The storage rooms observed throughout the facility had safety locks that were not installed correctly. None of the storage areas containing restricted items were properly secured, and all were accessible to children.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

One child with a documented allergy did not have medication provided by the parent.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Some handwritten immunization records were not verified by a healthcare provider.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Individual care plans for children requiring medication were not signed by the doctor’s office.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

The director stated they were in ratio but the children did get out of the gated, licensed area. The gap in the fence has been fixed.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The rolls of plastic bags were stored on a lower shelf within reach of children, in an open storage area in both the school age and Pre-K classrooms. The storage areas had a locking mechanism on top, which was left open.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

The medication authorization form observed was expired.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(f) · Short Term

110-300-01240(2)(c) - This licensor did not observe the three-step cleaning process being followed. Water Step: This step/bottle was not observed in any classroom. Soap Step: The soapy water bottle was observed, and staff reported that this bottle was their combined "water and soap" step. Sanitizing Step: This licensor did not observe any bottle labeled for sanitation. Disinfectant Step: The bottles with disinfectant were nearly empty or not used, as reported by the staff.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

110-300-0260(1)(a) / (a)(b) - The sanitizing products were stored on a lower shelf within reach of children, in an open storage area in both the school age and Pre-K classrooms. The storage areas had a locking mechanism on top, which was left open.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(10) - Four staff member did not complete the BBP class, and three other staff members did not repeat the class as required by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries regulations. 110-300-0106(11) - Five staff members did not complete the CPR and First Aid class. 110-300-0106(12) - Four staff member did not obtain a food worker card. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff member did not complete the initial child care basics training.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

One staff member was observed talking on the phone with a personal conversation unrelated to daycare needs while children were playing outside. When the licensor approached the staff member and asked how many children were in her care, the staff initially said 9, but a count of the children showed only 7. The staff then corrected herself by counting the children together with the licensor. No children had been picked up since the staff member went outside.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

R.A. and H.P. do not have their initial training completed in Merit. Loan Le's food handlers card is expired in Merit.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) / 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

There is an epi-pen in the preschool room without any paperwork with it. There is no documentation that the staff have been trained on the epi-pen.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

There is medication for a child with asthma but there is no medication authorization form with it. Diaper creams in several classrooms do not have the child's full name on them.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of August 5, 2026

The playground is assessible from each classroom's door to the direct outside. There is a side pathway that is fenced in that the children were observed playing in that area. The side pathway is not visible from the main playground.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term · No longer on the state’s site as of August 5, 2026

The outside gates have an additional lock that the program is using causing it not to be self closing.