KinderCare Wallingford

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

One staff member did not have a completed background check. MERIT showed expired with a new one currently in process.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

Licensor was given a first aid kit to inspect. Missing items- CPR mask, hand sanitizer, thermometer, scissors.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

Licensor reviewed five child files. One file had an outdated individual care plan. The plan needs to be updated.

“A teacher observed another teacher hit a child on their bare butt with an open hand 3x”

The state’s description of the complaint

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Based on information gathered during the course of the complaint inspection it is determined that WAC 110-300-0331(1) was violated. A staff member reported to have observed another staff member hit a child on their bare bottom with an open hand. This information was conveyed to the center director. The licensor spoke with the parent of the child who reported that their child told the mother that they were hit by a staff member. The staff member reportedly called the parent to apologize for the incident. Based on this information this concern will be closed as Valid.

“Child was climbing on sink and fell resulting in a bump on forehead”

The state’s description of the complaint

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, more likely than not, applicable WAC 110-300-0345(3) was violated. After staff interviews, it was determined that staff were not in eyes view of the child during incident.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) / 110-300-0105(3) · Serious / Short Term

3 staff working on-site do not have cleared background checks. This was discussed with the director and the staff will no longer be on-site and cannot return to work until their background check is cleared. Multiple staff do not have documentation of required TB testing.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Merit (electronic workforce registry) is not maintained. There are staff who are listed on the Merit page who no longer work at the facility. There are staff who work at the facility who are not listed on the Merit page. Numerous trainings are missing from the Merit page.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Multiple staff do not have documentation of current food worker card.

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(6) / 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term

Multiple staff do not have documentation of minimum education requirment (high school diploma or equivalent).

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0331(1) was violated. The licensor A.S. found evidence to support the allegation of a staff member spraying children with water as a form of discipline.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0475(2) was violated. Staff are mandated reporters and failed to report the allegation of a staff member spraying children with water as a form of discipline.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

toilet brush was accessible in a pre-k bathroom.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

2 staff need to update annual safe sleep training.

Emergency preparedness plan

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

Need to be recording fire drills each month on department form. Need to be recording emergency drills every 3 months on department form.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

WAC 0331 is valid. J. admitted to yelling and grabbing the child by the shoulders.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) · Long Term

WAC 110-300-0106 is valid. Licensor observed that there were multiple staff members with missing or expired trainings.

Emergency preparedness plan

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

During the on-site inspection licensor M. observed the emergency drills were last completed in August 2023.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

food in pantry and fridge needs to be labeled and dated.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

some staff missing current cleared background check.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Serious / Short Term

some staff do not have complete training requirements within 3 months. some staff missing food handlers training. some staff missing 30 hrs. initial training. some staff missing current safe sleep training.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

need to review emergency prep plan with staff annually and document. need to update fire drills, and record notes.

Medication

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

In Discovery ps2- 2 children did not have any authorization form with diaper creams/ointment. some perscription medication was missing the perscription label. non perscription medication was missing the box.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

110-300-0331(1)(b); Based on the information gathered from our licensing inspection of this complaint, the teacher stated, there was a lot going on this day. He stated he may have held childs arm tight and out of frustration he yelled at child.