Tawakal family childcare llc

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(1)(e)(iv)(v) · Long Term

Before and during the inspection, this licensor reviewed the Merit accounts and on-site record files for two providers and two household members. Provider K.M. had not entered their education experience into Merit.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

There was one houshold member, S.H. that did not have documentation of TB test results.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

There was only one disaster drill documented on the drill log form and it had a date of /16/24. It was unclear what month the drill occurred and when provider, A.G. was asked by licensor, F.I. provider, A.G. could not recall the date she conducted that drill. Licensor informed her of the disaster drill quarterly completion requirement.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

There was no floor plan posted in the sleeping/napping bedroom. Was also cited during the 8/2/2023 visit.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

The assistant, UA did not have documentation of TB test results in her file. This was cited during the 8/2/2023 inspection. On 8/15/2023 via email a TB test appoinment sheet was sent to the licensor but not the results.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(4)(g) · Long Term / Short Term

4 children enrolled. 4 files reviewed: 1 child file was missing the 2nd page of the permissions form, 2 child files were missing the medical consent form/2nd page of enrollment registration form, 1 child file did not have immunizations and another one had an incomplete registration form. During the 8/2/2023 a complete regisration form missing medical consent was cited at this visit.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Interpretering was done by licensor, F.I. during the visit. During the visit the licensor asked to see files and this licensor asked if her son still lived in the home. A. responded which one and the licensor responded the one in MERIT. A. stated that she was the only person that lived in the home but that she put the son down because he comes by sometimes during child care hours. It was unclear if more than 1 son lives in the home or had lived in the home by A.'s response. When discussing the assistant's file and what missing the licensor stated that her assistant was missing TB test results. A. yelled she sent them and then yelled that she was not her assistant she was a volunteer. The licensor told her to update MERIT then because she had put her down as an assistant in MERIT and that what the licensor was requiring is also required for volunteers.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

In the corner of the main space where the high chair is located a cell phone and IPAD were plugged up. The cording for the equipment posed hazards. The IPad was on plugged in and sitting on the seat part of the high chair and the phone was on a nearby table. We arrived to the home at 10:53a.m. and A. started cleaning up and placing items on the stairs behind the gate. At 10:55a.m. A. removed the items but the child according to A. had arrived at the child care at 9a.m. The mutiple rugs stacked on top of each other forms a tripping hazard. In there is visible chipping paint on the wall. It appears the paper towel holder may have been placed in that space and then moved over. Several times during the visit A.'s voice was escalated when communicating with licensors.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The sliding door was locked which is the other exit for the home.

Meal and snack schedule

WAC 110-300-0180(1) · Short Term

When checking the refrigerator and freezer of the space provider, A. told licensor, F. to inform this licensor that the families bring their own food. The licensor then inquired on where the child's food was after looking around in the space. According to A. the parent is going to drop it off. The child had arrived at 9 and we left the home a little after 12:00p.m. no food was observed. What was observed when we arrived was a bottle sitting on a shelf. The child in care is 2 years old.

Bottle preparation

WAC 110-300-0280(1) · Short Term

Bottle was sitting on shelf when we arrived and was not labeled with first and last name.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term

The provider, A. has added a thicker mattress to the Pack N Plays. One is in the bedroom and one in the main space. The added mattress is not snug fitting cited (8/2). The mattresses are also not moisture resistant and the one in the main room was observed with stains. Licensor inquired to the provider,A. via licensor, F. on where the sheet and moisture resistant barrier was for the foam feeling mattress she replied they were in the wash. The licensor checked the other Pack N Play which was in the Bedroom and it did not have a moisture resistant covering on it only a sheet. The mattresses that the provider also wants to propose to use for Overnight Care did not have a moisture resistant covering on them.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

The program has a cleaning schedule but does not appear to be following it. The kitchen had an unpleasant smell. Later during the visit the garbage that was taken about 20-30 minutes after we arrived. The garbage was full located under the kitchen sink in the cabinet was full. There were pots and items on the stove and by the stove including packaging close to the stove and a little piece of paper on the stove eye which the licensor removed. The pots had substance/food items inside of them but it did not appear to be the food that was to served today for the children's lunch. The table used for eating was observed to have a plate of food on it that was not being eaten. It was removed and the table was never 3 stepped washed rinsed and sanitized afterwards despite there was visible debris on the table. Later the assistant, U. announced it was snack time and the table had debris which was observed and noted. The high chair nor the table was observed to be washed rinsed and sanitized prior to eating. Possible smell may have been from the garbage can but not sure. The garbage can was really full and did not appear to have been emptied from day prior.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

The assistant stated she had prior work history when asked but when reviewing MERIT there is no work history listed. The TB/X-Ray provided was from 5/21/2018. According to the provider and the assistant she recently started working at this location and has not been working for a week.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Assistant was hired and not reflected in MERIT. Assistant did not have a complete file. There was not first date of employment noted. Assistant did not have a resume/application nor emergency contact.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Add floor plan to the bedroom. Post notice of location of medical information for provider and staff. this can be added to the sign for the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

The sliding door windows did not have anything on them at a child's eye level. Nails/screws were sticking out the side of the homecenter/play area. The file bin and first aid kit container on the shelf above cubbies requires securing. Area rug was forming a tripping hazard. Paint was flaking in the restroom on the walls and ceiling. The water in the restroom was only at 70 degrees.