Little Scientist ChildCare

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

A cardboard box ijs stored within inches of a furnace in the provider's laundry/furnace room. Other combustibles were stored directly on top of the furnace. The door to the laundry/furnace room was not latched to prevent child access. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The provider does not have Medication Authorization Forms for one child's Benadryl and Epipen. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Tide laundry liquid was stored on the floor immediately inside the laundry/storage room door. The door opened easily. The provider placed the Tide up high and latched the door prior to my departure.

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

Gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching. It was observed ajar when I arrived. The spring is no longer attached to the gate.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

The Assistant teacher's background clearance was withdrawn on 06.28.2024. She left immediately.

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

Assistant Nahida Sahak reports she has a bachelor's degree but this is not verified by MERIT, nor is it in her paper file. Her file does not note her first date of employment or job title. Her file does not include a completed employmenteducation or resume.

Clean and healthy environment · WAC 110-300-0240(2)(b) · Short Term

There is a rug in the bathroom less than 24 inches from the sink.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(6) · Serious

There is no gate that is self-closing and self-latching. Lower, rear patio where parents enter has portions accessible to children that are unsafe and easily climbed. Applicant has fencing available but has not put it up yet. The outdoor play materials are adequate for 2 - 3 toddlers or pre-school children but not for age and number of children she would like to serve. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

This licensor found two screws accessible to children, one indoor, and one outdoor, when inspecting the space today. Plastic bags were accessible to children on the diaper changing table. The applicant had placed one crib under a window in the infant/toddler room. The washing machine/dryer is accessible to children in an unlocked/secured storage closet. There is one window in the main child care room and the applicant has blocked the natural light from this room with a curtain. The stairs to the outdoor play area do not have a handrail. Although the outlets are TR type, the applicant has placed outlet covers (choking hazards) in the outlets. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · Serious

The applicant was not aware that windows needed to be unlocked and easy to open during child care hours. The window in the main child care room was very "sticky" and we could not get it to open to the full position. Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious

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

Bleach water was accessible to children in the bathroom. Toilet brush was accessible to children in the bathroom. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Bleach water was accessible to children in the bathroom. Toilet brush was accessible to children in the bathroom.