Ramila Childcare

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

(4) There was a small trampoline in the backyard that was accessible to the children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

(3)(a) There was a door level lock on the back door that leads to the backyard and it takes special knowledge to open it. The screen door attached to the back door was locked from the inside at the time of the visit.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

(11) The exit gate that leads to unlicensed space does not self-close.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(3) · Short Term

(3) There is not enough shaded areas in the outdoor play space.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

(3) The first-aid kit was missing an elastic wrapping bandange.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

(5)(b) The front and back door were not able to be heard if they were opened.

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" that were accessible to the children in the napping room and bathroom. There was a bottle of rubbing alcohol accessible to the children. There was a cleaning product labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the kitchen counter that was accessible to the children.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

(2) Dentist contact information/dental plan, names of people authorized to pick up children, and enrollment dates were missing from some of the child files that were reviewed.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

(1)(2) Statements sharing the location of children and staff member's emergency medical information, additional licensing information being made available upon request and a liability insurance statement were not posted.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

(3)(i) The fire extinguisher in the home was purchased in January of 2024. Licensor asked Provider if the fire extinguisher had been maintained recently and she shared she took it to the fire department. Lead Licensor shared that the fire department doesn't provide maintenance for fire extinguishers.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

(2)(b) There were blinds in the window by the front door that have cords that are capable of forming a loop.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

There was a container of bleach in the kitchen pantry. There are dishwasher tabs and cleaning solutions underneath the kitchen sink. The food staroage closet was dirty and the floor was full of crumbs.

Safe water sources

WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term

The provider did not have a copy of the water on the premises.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

There is a window in the kitchen that has blinds with pull cords capable of forming a loop. The water temperature registered at 136 degrees. There are 3 outlets that are not TPR in the main child care room, 1 outlet at the end of the counter in the kitchen and 2 in the entrance inside the home (walkway to the licensed care area).

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The gate does not have a self closing or self latching mechanism. Part of the fence has collapsed due to a wind storm.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(f) · Short Term

The provider has not tried to arrange a fire inspection wth the fire department or fill out the form. DCYF does not have a copy of the fireplace/chimney statement and the provider did not have a copy of it.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

A fireplace was observed in the licensed area at the time of inspection (The form of chimneys, fireplaces, gas burning fireplaces, wood stoves or similar wood-burning devices not used at any time was not filled out at the time of inspection).

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sanitizing products were observed inside a kitchen cabinet that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements

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

Window blinds with inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children was observed in the licensed area at the time of inspection. Stickers or art work was not observed on the glass door that leads to the outdoor area at the time of insepction. A bookshelf in the living room area was observed to pose a tipping hazard at the time of inspection. The water temperature was measured at 148.5 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Outlets in the living room area were observed to be non tamper-resistant at the time of inspection. Outlets by the sink area (Bathroom and kitchen) were observed to be non tamper-resistant and non GFCI at the time of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious

The window in the bedroom used as a 2nd emergency exit has a place to land outside but was measured more than 48 inches below the extrior window sill at the time of inspection.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

MERIT reflected that a household member's TB test was not completed at the time of inspection.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

MERIT reflected that the provider's and an assistant's bloodborne pathogen trainings were expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.