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Vancouver provider describes safety, recordkeeping and surprise licensing visits

Washington State Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee · January 15, 2026
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Ella Fultz, owner of Gathering Tree Early Learning in Vancouver, told the committee her family‑child‑care program uses secure dropoff, daily app check‑in, and participates in USDA and Early Achievers monitoring; she described licensing and food‑program checks and how records are used to verify attendance and meals.

Ella Fultz, owner and founder of Gathering Tree Early Learning in Vancouver, testified virtually about day‑to‑day safety and compliance at her family child care program.

"We installed a 6 foot privacy fence that protects our licensed play space, and the children from any curious passersby," Fultz said. She described secure back‑of‑house dropoff, using an…

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