Meridian Education

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

110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The storage closet in the front classroom was accessible to the children.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

110-300-0145(8) A section of fence is broken down. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

110-300-0166 (3)(c) The gate in the outdoor play area which is used as an emergency exit was blocked. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

110-300-0197(4) Open packaged food are not stored in airtight containers, not labeled and dated. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Provider G.E.'s food worker card/permit expired 05.27.2025 and she was observed serving food to children today.

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Provider L.Z. has a high school diploma, according to her. However, there is not verification of this in her file, nor has it been verified by MERIT. Provider X.Y. also states she has a high school diploma, and has begun the process to have it verified in MERIT. MERIT currently shows as "Pending-Awaiting Documents". There is not verificaiton of X.Y.'s high school diploma or higher degree in her personnel file on site.

Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans · WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term

The providers report that most parents of the children in care prefer their children drink whole cow's milk at lunchtime. However, there are not written food plans in place regarding this. (USDA requires zero or one percent milk or enriched plant based alternatives be served at meals)

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

One of five child files reviewed, for boy age 2.5 years, does not contain date of last dental or physical exam.

Program based staff policies and training · WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term

The providers did not produce documentation of the delivery of early learning staff training specific to the early learning porgram and premises. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Staff oversight · WAC 110-300-0111(1) · Short Term

There was not verification available of a work plan for providers serving the chidlren. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Several plastic bags, and a roll of garbage liners were observed accessible to children in unlatched/unsecured drawers of the bathroom vanity. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The garage, which is unlicensed space, and contains the washing machine and dryer for the home, was accessible to children because the door was not locked and opened when I turned the handle. It was locked prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 12/13/2024

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

The first aid kit was accessible to children because it was in an unlatched/unlocked cabinet. It was made inaccessible prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Dishwasher pods and hand sanitizers were accessible to children in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Clorox bleach wipes were accessible to children on the edge of the kitchen counter. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The doored shelving unit containing batteries and gloves was not locked or latched and is for "staff only". The provider locked the shelving unit prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The door alarms were not on for the front door, door to outdoor play area, and door to garage. They were turned on prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The provider's license was not posted. It was posted prior to my departure.

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

The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Risk Corrected On Correction Date WAC/RCW Level Site Date Disputed Disputed

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

The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious