Little Palms Preschool & childcare

In-service training · WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

emergency exit gate was not self-closing at time of visit; the gate appeared to be sticking and was difficult to open as well as the gate hinges were not closing the gate. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term

sliding glass door needs stickers to prevent children from walking through the glass door; stickers must be at children's eye level. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

water temperature measures at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

fire inspection for the new home is not completed. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

kitchen cupboards used to store chemicals do not have child locks making chemicals accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

storage room/laundry room was not locked during the visit and accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

bells or chimes are needed on both doors to ensure hearing when the doors are opened. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

not all enrollment records were available for department review during on-site visit; provider had moved and did not have immediate access to the files. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Postings · WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

parent board was not complete at time of visit, the following items are missing: license floor plan with emergency exits dietary restrictions handwashing posters diaper changing posters emergency numbers and information liability insurance

Attendance records · WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term

Parent only signed their child in for the first weeks on paper; following the initial period the parent did not sign the child into care via the Brightwheel app. Provider signed the child into and out of care.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Assistant teacher does not have food worker permit on file or verified in MERIT.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff need to complete the DCYF abusive head trauma training.

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Electronic records must be maintained in MERIT, at time of visit staff or household members were not listed in MERIT.

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Staff records must contain the following items: First and last name First date of employment Proof of all training Emergency contacts Application or resume Copy of government photo I.D.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Area with hazards is accessible to children, fencing is falling over.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Emergency exit gate is not self-closing.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

During time of on-site visit the temperature inside the home was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit; tempearture was 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

During on-site visit the water temperature measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Both emergency exits were locked at time of arrival. The front door was unlocked when licensor rang the bell. Sliding glass door was locked at time of arrival.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child with nut allergy does not have allergy plan on-site.

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

Diaper ointment and lotions are labled with child's first name only

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

Door chimes are not working on sliding glass door or front door.

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Child records are missing name of dentist.

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term

Child records are missing name of dentist.

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term

Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

Staff person needs further TB screening based on positive test

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Emergency exit gate does not open or close freely, gate sticks.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Exit doors were locked at time of visit.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The swings and slides need to be removed, there is insufficient ground cover and fall zones.

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

* Outlet plugs must be removed from outlets as they pose a choking risk * Stickers or posters need to be placed on the sliding glass door. * The outlet in the bathroom needs to be a GFCI outlet.