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Childery

Kindercare #833

15711 MILL CREEK BLVD, MILL CREEK, WA 98012Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Washington's licensing baseline. Washington caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
115
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 18 Findings
Most recent: Sep 23, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
3 Critical15 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Medication Administration (3). Of 18 total findings, 3 were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Sep 23, 202418 Findings3 Critical15 Important
    • Early Learning Providers and Household Members in a Family Home Early Learning Program Must Complete and Pass a Department Background Check, Pursuant to Chapter…Serious: 110-300-0105(2)

      One provider, Jhardan did not have background clearance and has been working with children. It shows as "withdrawn" in MERIT. She was asked to leave the premises when the providers learned of this. Risk

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including, but Not Limited to Fuels, Solvents, Oils, Laundry, Dishwasher, Other Det…Serious: 110-300-0260(1)

      Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Infant room because the cabinet was unlatched. The supply closet in the halllway was unlatched and unlocked and contained paint. A supply cabinet in the hallway is unlatched/unlocked contained paint. The paint in the supply cabinet has been made inaccessible. DP "B" had bleach accessible in bathroom. It was made inaccessible immediately. Risk

    • This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0260(2)

      Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Infant room because the cabinet was unlatched. The supply closet in the halllway was unlatched and unlocked and contained paint. A supply cabinet in the hallway is unlatched/unlocked contained paint. The paint in the supply cabinet has been made inaccessible. DP "B" had bleach accessible in bathroom. It was made inaccessible immediately. Risk

    • This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0106(10)

      The providers did not realize BBP was an annual training requirement. Therefore, all providers who did not complete First Aid/CPR/BBP in the last year do not have current BBP training. The following providers have expired Food Handler's Permits: Sangita, Janessa, Sindy and Jacqueline. Child Care Basics has not been completed by Jharman and she has been employed for more than three months. The following providers do not have current Safe Sleep training: Sucharita, Julia, Marisa, Fikrije, Jharman, Keturah, and Jacqueline. Risk

    • License Applicants and Early Learning Providers Licensed to Care for Infants Must Complete the Safe Sleep Training as Approved or Offered by the Department. Thi…110-300-0106(8)

      The providers did not realize BBP was an annual training requirement. Therefore, all providers who did not complete First Aid/CPR/BBP in the last year do not have current BBP training. The following providers have expired Food Handler's Permits: Sangita, Janessa, Sindy and Jacqueline. Child Care Basics has not been completed by Jharman and she has been employed for more than three months. The following providers do not have current Safe Sleep training: Sucharita, Julia, Marisa, Fikrije, Jharman, Keturah, and Jacqueline. Risk

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Arrange for a Fire Safety Inspection Annually. A Provider Must Arrange a Fire Safety Inspection with a Local Government Agency.…110-300-0170(2)

      The provider has not requested an annual fire inspection. The fans above the stoves are dusty and do not appear to be cleaned regularly. Risk

    • Food Must Be Stored as Follows: (A) In Original Containers or in Clean, Labeled, Dated, and Airtight Food Grade Containers, if Appropriate. (B) Food Not Require…110-300-0197(4)

      This licensor could not locate thermometers in two of three refrigerator and freezer combinations. Expired carrots were in fridge. They were thrown out immeidiately. A number of food items in the freezer are not labeled and dated. Some crackers, taken out of original packaging, do not have expiration dates. Leftover soup dated 09.11.2024 was observed in a refrigerator. Risk

    • (1) On or Before Their Children's First Day of Attending an Early Learning Program, the Parents or Guardians of Enrolled Children Must Give to Early Learning Pr…110-300-0210(1)

      Three of five child files reviewed do not have current immunization records or records at all. Risk Page 6 of 12 Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions.

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Return a Child's Unused Medication to That Child's Parent or Guardian. If This Is Not Possible, a Provider Must Follow the Food…110-300-0215(3)

      Diaper creams/ointments do not have medication authorization forms with them. They do not have first and last name. One did not have a name at all. Expired and un-used medication has not been returned to parents for multiple children. Risk

    • Family Home Licensees, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Any Other Early Learning Providers Cou…110-300-0230(1)

      The providers recall that provider Marisa was at First Aid/CPR training but could not locate verification of training for her. Risk

    • Toileting and Diaper Changing Areas Including, but Not Limited To, Toilets, Counters, Sinks, and Floors Must Be Cleaned and Disinfected Daily or More Often as N…110-300-0241(6)

      Stoves and microwave oven in kitchen are not cleaned and sanitized between uses. Toilets, counters, sinks and floors in several bathrooms are not cleaned and disenfected daily or more often as needed. Large soft turtle chair in Preschool A is not cleaned and sanized weekly. Diaper changing areas are not cleaned entirely in several classrooms, the pad only has changed. Risk

    • Diaper Changing Tables and Changing Pads Must Be Cleaned and Disinfected Between Children, Even if Using a Nonabsorbent Covering That Is Discarded After Each Us…110-300-0241(7)

      Stoves and microwave oven in kitchen are not cleaned and sanitized between uses. Toilets, counters, sinks and floors in several bathrooms are not cleaned and disenfected daily or more often as needed. Large soft turtle chair in Preschool A is not cleaned and sanized weekly. Diaper changing areas are not cleaned entirely in several classrooms, the pad only has changed. Risk

    • An Early Learning Provider Must: (B) Be Able to Hear When Doors in the Immediate Area Are Opened to Prevent Children From Leaving Unsupervised;110-300-0345(5)

      Most interior doors that lead to other classrooms do not have chimes or alarms to sound when noticed. Alarms on some doors have chimes that were turned off on doors to the hallway.

    • Early Learning Providers Who Prepare or Serve Food to Children at an Early Learning Program Must Obtain a Current Food Worker Card Prior to Preparing or Serving…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)

      The providers did not realize BBP was an annual training requirement. Therefore, all providers who did not complete First Aid/CPR/BBP in the last year do not have current BBP training. The following providers have expired Food Handler's Permits: Sangita, Janessa, Sindy and Jacqueline. Child Care Basics has not been completed by Jharman and she has been employed for more than three months. The following providers do not have current Safe Sleep training: Sucharita, Julia, Marisa, Fikrije, Jharman, Keturah, and Jacqueline. Risk

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (D) Making Inaccessible to Children Plastic Bags and Ot…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)

      A dangling cord for a CD player was observed in Preschool A. It was made inaccessible immediately. The kitchen was unlocked and stoves were accessible to children as a result. Plastic gloves and bags were accessible to children in DP "B" room. Sharp corners are accessible to children on corners of A.C. units in multiple classrooms. Rust is visible on faucets in Pre-K, Preschool, Discovery Preschool bathroom. Corners of windowsills in infant and toddler rooms have sharp edges. Risk Page 4 of 12 Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions.

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Take Measures Intended to Prevent Other Hazards to Children in Care in Early Learning Program Space Including, but Not Limited T…Serious: 110-300-0165(3)

      A dangling cord for a CD player was observed in Preschool A. It was made inaccessible immediately. The kitchen was unlocked and stoves were accessible to children as a result. Plastic gloves and bags were accessible to children in DP "B" room. Sharp corners are accessible to children on corners of A.C. units in multiple classrooms. Rust is visible on faucets in Pre-K, Preschool, Discovery Preschool bathroom. Corners of windowsills in infant and toddler rooms have sharp edges. Risk

    • Medication Administration. An Early Learning Provider Must Not Give Medication to Any Child Without Written and Signed Consent From That Child's Parent or Guard…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)

      Diaper creams/ointments do not have medication authorization forms with them. They do not have first and last name. One did not have a name at all. Expired and un-used medication has not been returned to parents for multiple children. Risk

    • An Early Learning Provider Must Administer Medication to Children in Care as Follows: (Ii) Nonprescription Oral Medication. Nonprescription (Over-the-counter) O…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)

      Diaper creams/ointments do not have medication authorization forms with them. They do not have first and last name. One did not have a name at all. Expired and un-used medication has not been returned to parents for multiple children. Risk

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