Sundance Preschool

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious

Staff repeately left the 4 napping infants in the nap room for several minutes each time, not actively supervising them while DCYF licensing staff and the health nurse were in the infant room.

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious

An infant was placed in a crib in the corner of the napping room with a mattress propped up which blocked view into the crib. A rocker was also positoned to block view of the child. A teacher was in the larger classroom space with 3 infants in high chairs feeding them lunch. The other teacher was sitting on the floor bottle feeding another infant with several other infants crawling around on the floor around her. Neither teacher was able to see the sleeping child.

“Report that classrooms are out of ratio on a daily basis.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

safe sleep training has expired for MEcca Martin completed 7/13

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

D. has not completed BBP/HIV training 7/10- no longer employed

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

DAnielle does not have a negative TB test 7/10- no longer employed.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

The sink in the First Steps classroom has flexible piping underneath that forms loops 7/28/2026-this was fixed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Several tall shelving units are not secured to the walls in several classrooms.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

A child with a diagnosed food allergy has an ICP which states to administer Zyrtec. The program does not have Zyrtec. 7/28/26 - Zyrtec was in the bag after all but not with the other medication and the new staff did not remember.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

a short shelf is partially blocking the door to the first steps classroom from fully opening. Shelf is moved 7/28

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Two staff working have expired PBCs. (D.G. and JAckielyn Johynson) 7/28- D. is not longer employed. JAckielyn is cleared.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child with a diagnosed food allergy has an ICP. It does not include the potential side effects of the medicaiton or alternate foods to substiute. 7/28/26 ICP has been updated.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Exposed raw wood is at the sink in P3 on two sides of the counter.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

The infant classroom has shades covering the windows which all have pull cords which form loops. The cords are not secured to the window frame as intended. They dangle loosely.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Alternate foods to supplement an allergen are not listed on the ICP.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Two children do not have required medications to manage the allergies.

Sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term

Nap equipment is ripped or torn in many of the classrooms. Replacements have been ordered, but only half of the order has arrived.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

P1, toddlers, and PK has exposed metal on the wall corner where the drywall has chipped away.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

First step, PreK have blinds with inner pull cords are placed in several classrooms. Infant, toddlers, First step P1, PreK classrooms have shades with cords which form a loop that are not secured. Short 110-300-0165(2)(c) Term

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

exposed raw wood at the sink P3, door to the bathroom is inches from the toilet with swollen wood along the bottom, a box of cords is pulled away from the siding outside, outside downspout is not securely attached to the building, First steps cube shelf has exposed wood several faceplates are cracked. Rusty toilet parts were observed in P2 P3 flooring is cracked at the toilet.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

The revised disaster policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A triceratops climber does not have appropriate ground cover under it. It is placed on astroturf.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

3c) the classroom door in the PreK room was blocked by the buckets used for individual storage, preventing it from fully opening. The exit pathway out of the classroom was made narrowed by the buckets lining the pathway.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

A changing pad was observed to have a large hole

Sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term

6a) nap mats were observed to be worn with cracks or tears

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term

2b) pull cords for the shades are loose, not secured, broken, and capable of forming a loop. 2c) many cords were observed in the Preschool 3 classroom. A powerstrip was observed within child reach at the changing pad in Toddlers. The gasket on a screened window was accessible to children on the playground. 3g) the plastic toy box on the playground is cracked with sharp pieces.

Expulsion policy

WAC 110-300-0486(2) / 110-300-0490(1) / 110-300-0495(1) / 110-300-0500(1) / 110-300-0500(2) · Long Term / None

The policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

1a) cleaners and items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were seen stored accessible to children. 3) the fan was not turned on, fumes were built up in the storage room 5) maintenance and janitor supplies were in the classrooms or bathroom accessible to the children

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A plastic climber and at least 3 slides are in the play yard. They do not follow the CPSC Playground Safety Guidelines. They do not have at least a 6 foot fall zones around the equipment and they are placed on packed soil overlayed with turf. The rainy day room has slides and other equipment that are not sealed wood and placed upon the hard floor. The infant playground has a swing and other climbers placed on a hard surface.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

2b) window shades have pull chains that are not securely fastened, creating a loop 2c) cords and straps are accessible to children 3a,c) broken toys, splintered wood, broken baskets, and a broken wooden tray were seen, broken down spout leaving the big playground, the infant playground has protruding nails and bolts at the fence. 3e) the playground surface is uneven and the trim along the pathway is raised 3f) cabinets are not secured to the walls to prevent tipping 3g) flaking paint throughout the facility is senn as well as broken toys 4b) windows in the classrooms were opened and did not have preventative measures in place to keep them from opening greater than 3.5 inches. 5b) outlets near sinks are not GFCI and Tamper Resistant type. 5d) Electrical cords were plugged into outlet extenders, not directly into the outlet. Risk

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

2b) window shades have pull chains that are not securely fastened, creating a loop 2c) cords and straps are accessible to children 3a,c) broken toys, splintered wood, broken baskets, and a broken wooden tray were seen, broken down spout leaving the big playground, the infant playground has protruding nails and bolts at the fence. 3e) the playground surface is uneven and the trim along the pathway is raised 3f) cabinets are not secured to the walls to prevent tipping 3g) flaking paint throughout the facility is senn as well as broken toys 4b) windows in the classrooms were opened and did not have preventative measures in place to keep them from opening greater than 3.5 inches. 5b) outlets near sinks are not GFCI and Tamper Resistant type. 5d) Electrical cords were plugged into outlet extenders, not directly into the outlet.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Exit doors were seen blocked, preventing the doors from fully opening. A slide/platform was placed in the classroom with the eating table in close proximity to eachother which blocked the exit pathway through the classroom. The infant room has a gate across the crib room, blocking the exit pathway. With the gate in place at all, it creates a seperate room.

Water hazards and swimming pools

WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate

There is a retention pond on the other side of the infant playground. The gate has a magnet latch that is easy to pull open.