HARTOONIAN SEDA (Little Treasures Childcare)

Observation

The provider's Emergency Preparedness Plan has not been updated since the 2019 implementation of WAC 110-300. It is not/does not: -Specific to the early learning program -Address what the provider would do if the provider has an emergency and children may be left unsupervised -Address what the early learning program must do if parents are not able to get to their children for up to three days -Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911, such as blowing a whistle, ringing a bell, yelling or shouting -How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infants, children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; -Where the alternate evacuation location is -What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable. -How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; -How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and -How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event. -Earthquake procedures including how a provider will account for all children and how a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. -Public safety related lockdown scenarios where an individual at or near an early learning program is harming or attempting to harm others with or without a weapon. This plan must include lockdown of the early learning program or shelter-in-place steps including: (i) How doors and windows will be secured to prevent access, if needed; and (ii) Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program. (d) How parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends. The plan is not reviewed at program orientation and annually with all early learning program staff with documented signatures. The plan is not reviewed with parents or guardians when a child is enrolled and when the plan is updated.