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Bezos Academy Pasco (Day 1 Academies Org)

333 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
Inspection Serious Risk Level

Inspection Details

Observation

1)a)b) There are several fixed and movable wood rounds of varying height in the outdoor play area, from about 2 to 6 inches in height, placed as stepping stones. Several of the fixed wood rounds are in a line on either side of concrete curbing that appears to be a containment barrier for a sand play area. The playground bark measured 2 inches deep around most of the rounds, with some areas measuring up to 4 inches deep. The arrangement of the wood rounds does not appear safe as a child could be injured in a fall onto one of the other rounds or onto the concrete curbing while jumping from one to another, or could step or jump on a movable round thinking it was fixed and it could tip when jumped on, causing a fall. 1)a)b) There were several pieces of Snug Play USA brand play equipment in the outdoor play area, including two arched pieces of equipment 24 inches high that children were observed to be climbing, walking on, and jumping off of. The equipment is placed on grass/packed soil, which would not be acceptable as a shock absorbing material according to this regulation. CPSC guidelines indicate that protective surfacing material would be needed under this equipment as the children's feet do not remain in contact with the ground surface when using the equipment. Provider removed the two 24 inch high arches following the inspection. 3) There were homemade plastic steps made of plastic trays that were zip-tied together. There were sharp edges of zip-ties sticking out on the sides and the steps were 16 inches high at the top step (three steps total). The plastic trays do not appear to be intended for use as climbing or playground equipment. Provider removed this homemade equipment during the inspection. Dispute Description: WAC 110-300-0146 (1) states that a provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines. CPSC 5.3.2 defines Climbing Equipment as the type of equipment that requires the use of the hands to navigate up or across the equipment. CPSC's list of climbing equipment includes: • Arch climbers • Dome climbers • Flexible climbers (usually chain or net) • Parallel bars • Sliding poles The tree steppers do not meet the CPSC definition of Climbing Equipment because tree steppers are only 2 to 6 inches tall and do not require hands to navigate up. Since they are not intended to be used as a climbing equipment, they are not subject to WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a). A photograph of the tree steppers was submitted to DCYF to illustrate the height of the structure. WAC 110-300-0146 (1) states that a provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines. CPSC 5.3.2 defines Climbing Equipment as the type of equipment that requires the use of the hands to navigate up or across the equipment. CPSC's list of climbing equipment includes: • Arch climbers • Dome climbers • Flexible climbers (usually chain or net) • Parallel bars • Sliding poles The tree steppers do not meet the CPSC definition of Climbing Equipment because tree steppers are only 2 to 6 inches tall and do not require hands to navigate up. Since they are not intended to be used as a climbing equipment, they are not subject to WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a). A photograph of the tree steppers was submitted to DCYF to illustrate the height of the structure.

Risk Level

Serious

Code

110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

Inspection Date

Apr 24, 2025

Inspection Type

Physical

Correction Date

05/05/2025

Correction Verified Date

Disputed

Date Disputed

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