Planting Seeds With Love

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

(1)(a)(b) The wood chips under the slide of the climbing structure were not at least 9 inches deep.

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

(2)(d) There were multiple plastic garbage bags in an unlocked play room that were accessible to the children.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

(1)(2) Two child files were missing CIS forms, two child files had "conditional" CIS forms from 2023, and another had a CIS form that was not medically verified.

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

(1)(a) There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the bathroom and next to the sliding glass doors that were accessible to the children.

General staff qualifications · WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term

Assistant teachers did not have their high school diploma or equivalent in Merit or file.

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

One of the staff members did not have cleared background check.

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

Staff files missing applications, emergency contact information and immunization records.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Children's files did not have immunizations that were medically verified.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(4) · Serious

Mop was stored in the shower which was accessible to children.

Child records · WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(4)(a) · Long Term / Short Term

Children's records are missing items. Immunization records, health care providers and sign off for parent handbook.

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

Licensing information available and where the parent policies are kept was not posted.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term

There was no paperwork documentation for the cribs.

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort · WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b) · Short Term

Children were observed in the upstairs room sitting in chairs that were too big for the child and their feet did not touch the ground.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal · WAC 110-300-0221(2)(a) · Short Term

There is a diaper table downstairs but it is not within arm's length of the handwashing sink.

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

The swings are not the proper distance between the climber and the other swing. There is not enough wood chips around the climber.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(e) / 110-300-0165(5)(f) · Short Term / Serious

2(c):There are cords outside accessible to children. 2 (d): There are plastic bags in a cupboard that is accessible to children. Downstairs there is also a drawer that has items that are accessible to children that state keep out of reach of children. 2 (g) Cribs are against the window downstairs and there is no documentation that it is safety glass. 3 (e): There is a rug downstairs that is a tripping hazard. 5 (f): There is an extension cord being used outside for a light under the tarp area. 3 (g) There are several pieces of equipment outside that has chipped paint; playhouse and bench.

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

There is a room downstairs set up as an art room that does not have two exits and should not be used and it appears ready for care.

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Staff was observed leaving the area where the children were and going into another part of the home.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Araceli Gomez Navarrete does not have safe sleep training.

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

There were two children's files that did not have any emergency contacts filled out in the paperwork.

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort · WAC 110-300-0135(2)(c) · Short Term

Bouncy seats not appropriate for toddlers and older infants. Bouncy seats are ripped. Styrofoam used for Christmas project not developmentally appropriate. Pictures of older kids that don't match ages of kids in care.

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

Cooked food consisting of broccoli, pasta and meatballs was left on the stove for over 2 hours

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(9) · Short Term

The gate was difficult to open. Some of the fence gaps were 5 inches and 4 inches.

Bottle preparation · WAC 110-300-0280(1) · Short Term

A bottle was in a child's bag that was not immediately refrigerated and it was warm.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious / Short Term

There are 2 window blinds on the main floor windows that need to be removed. There are some electrical cords hanging down in the infant room that are accessible to children. The play kitchen needs to be anchored to the floor or wall. There are non-tamper resistant outlets on the main floor and downstairs. There is an extension-type cord in the infant room.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious

The provider's son did not complete his TB test.

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

Medication with no start or end date. Medication given but not documented.

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

Emergency exit door was locked. Kitchen door emergency exit blocked by a plant stand.

General staff qualifications · WAC 110-300-0100(6) / 110-300-0100(7)(b) · Short Term

The provider is acting as a lead teacher for longer than a month.

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

Not enough wood chips under the swings.

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

Blinds on main level windows need to be removed. Window screens upstairs need to be re-installed. There is damaged floor around the drain in the downstairs bathroom.

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

17yo in home has not completed and passed a background check.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(7) · Serious

The fence on the way to the playground steps needs to be secured from the gate. The fence on the deck has a gap bigger than 3.5 inches.