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Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Open food containers were stored without dates or labels where required.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

WAC 110-300-0470(1)(c):The plan does not explicitly address what to do if a single provider has a medical emergency or injury and children may be left unsupervised. WAC 110-300-0470(1)(d): No clear procedure for caring for children if parents cannot retrieve them for 72 hours during a disaster. WAC 110-300-0470(2)(d): While communication is discussed generally, a clear, step-by-step post-emergency parent contact protocol is not detailed.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

The updated early learning staff training records were not entered or maintained in the electronic workforce registry (MERIT).

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

It was observed that bottles of sanitizer were located in classrooms #1 and #3 in areas accessible to children.

Safety requirements

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

-The charging cords observed in classrooms #3, #1, and #5, were located on a level accessible to children.

Safety requirements

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

Plastic bags were observed in two bathrooms on a level accessible to children.

Safety requirements

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

The outlets near every sink in the center were observed not to be equipped with GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection.

Safety requirements

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

It was observed that the electrical cords for the fish tank were plugged into an extension cord, which in turn was plugged into another extension cord.

Safety requirements

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

It was observed that the surge protector was initially located on the top of the shelf in the classroom # 3 on a level accessible to children. During the visit, the director moved the surge protector behind the shelf, making it inaccessible to children.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The individual care plan for children requiring prescription medication was not observed, and the WAC related to this matter has not been addressed.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

It was noted that the "Wal-Dryl" non-prescription medication suitable for children 6 years and older was missing a medical professional's note stating that this medication could be administered to a child of 5 years old for an allergic reaction.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

The rice container observed near the refrigerator had a non-airtight lid because it wasn't tightly closed. The yogurt container inside the refrigerator had a lid that wasn't airtight due to a crack.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(6) · Short Term

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

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

It was observed that the director did not create a board with all required postings, including those outlined in 110-300-0505(1)(2) WAC, such as the floor plan, emergency numbers, poison center toll-free number, No smoking/Vaping sign, license certificate, etc. Additionally, diaper changing/stand-up diaper changing posters must be posted near the diaper changing areas.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(2)(a) - the program did not obtain emergency backpacks with the required emergency items, including flashlights with an extra set of batteries. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - the exit door in classroom #2 was hard to open and required adjustment in the lock. Similarly, the infant classroom #6 located downstairs was not shutting down and required lock adjustment.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

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

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

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

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(5) · Long Term

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

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Two expired allergy medications were observed in classroom #1.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) / 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0221(1)(a)(ii) - A plastic container with washed cutlery was observed in the sink designated for handwashing after diaper changing. 110-300-0221(1)(a)(C) - The mat designated for diaper changing was observed to be moisture-resistant, with a piece of cloth placed on top of it. 110-300-0221(4) - No separate container designated for disposing of soiled diapers and diapering supplies was observed near the diaper changing station.

Safety requirements

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

110-300-0165(2)(d) - rolls of plastic garbage bags were observed located in the bathrooms on a level accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(c) - plastic toy trucks and carts with holes and brocken sharp edges were observed outside on the playground. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - fridges located in the classrooms were lacking safety locks. A saltwater aquarium located in the hallway, had a bottom drawer lacking a safety lock to prevent children from accessing the aquarium's filtration system. 110-300-0165(3)(g), the metal door frame in the bathroom in room #3 has exposed rust at children's level. 110-300-0165(5)(b) - the outlets observed near the sinks were not equipped with the GFCI outlet type.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) - fish food was observed stored in the fridge in classroom #2, accessible to children. A bottle of sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom #2, accessible to children. 110-300-0260(1)(b) - fish food was stored in the same fridge where children's food was stored in the classrom #2. Additionally, fish worms, which emitted a bad smell upon touching them, were stored in the freezer on top of the cold pack. 110-300-0260(5) - toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed in the children's bathroom, accessible to children.