Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle home daycares it cites something at about 63% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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110-300-0105(2) Household member N.M.E. did not complete and pass a department background check Date Disputed Date Disputed· March 10, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.
Licensing visit · March 10, 2026
WAC 110-300-0150(2) · Short Term
110-300-0150(2) Licensor did not observed a sufficient quantity and variety of materials to engage children in the early learning program for School Age children for indoor play. Provider did not bring this short term violation into compliance within required time frame. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0180(1) · Short Term
110-300-0180(1) Provider serves meals and snacks more than 3 hours apart. (last meal scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and Provider closes at 9:00 p.m.). Provider did not bring this short term violation into compliance within required time frame.
Licensing visit · March 10, 2026
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
110-300-0230(3) Provider's first aid kit did not include a thermometer. Provider did not bring this violation into compliance within required time frame. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0505(1)(2) Postings were missing (h) the location of emergency medical information for children and staff. Provider did not bring this violation into compliance within required time frame.
Licensing visit · March 10, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(2) Household member N.M.E. did not complete and pass a department background check Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
110-300-0105(3) Household members N.M.E. and E.M. did not have documentation signed within the last 12 months by a licensed health care professional of TB testing or treatment. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed little tikes slide and small climber placed on grass and not shock absorbing material. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
110-300-0165(5)(b) Three outlets above kitchen counter near sink were not both GFCI and Tamper Resistant Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) · Short Term
110-300-0166(2)(a) Provider does not have extra set of batteries easily available Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0170(3)(a) Licenosr observed propane tank (combustible material) stored in closed metal container that was in a place that was accessible to children in care. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
110-300-0170(3)(g) Provider did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
110-300-0230(3) Provider's first aid kit did not include tweezers, thermometer, arm sling or triangular bandage, or hand sanitizer. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed disinfectant and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in bathroom window. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0505(1)(2) Postings were missing (h) the location of emergency medical information for children and staff
Licensing visit · October 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
110-300-0115(3) - Provider does not have a copy of government issued photo identification, emergency contact information, and completed employment application or resume. Risk Verified WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
110-300-0145(11) - Provider does not have a self-closing and self-latching gate Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0170(3)(a) - Licensor observed the homes propane tank is located in the entrance and emergency exit pathways - accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
110-300-0170(3)(g) - Licensor observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are not in working condition. Licensor observed there is not a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the designated sleeping room. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term
110-300-0235(2) - Provider does not have water testing results. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
110-300-0230(3) - Licensor observed that provider does not have a CPR barrier mask.
Licensing visit · September 3, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
110-300-0145(11) - Licensor observed emergency exit gate from outdoor area is not self latching and self closing.
Licensing visit · February 28, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Household member E.M. has a withdrawn background check
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
11) Emergency exit gates did not self-latch self close 8) Slats on rail lining sloped walkway outdoors were 4" apart and a sphere with the diameter of 3 1/2 inches could pass
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Little tikes slide was less than 6 ft from fence and wooden barrier, wood chips underneath climber and slide were 8" (not minimum of 9") Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Serious / Short Term
2a) Small car in toy bin in play area, small game pieces on kitchen counter, elmers glue stick labeled choking hazard, and coins in unlocked kitchen drawer were all accessible to children and posed a choking hazard. 2c) Wire found in unlocked kitchen drawer was capable of forming a loop and accessible to children 2d) Plastic bags were found in two unlocked drawers in kitchen and were accessible to children 3a) Large piece of broken wood with sharp edge next to house in backyard and back of cubbies (exposed) has a hole in the back with splintered edges. 3e) Outdoor area had large piece of wood in corner with a large gap between wood and fence posing tripping hazard 4c) Exposed light bulbs in bathroom were not shatter-resistant
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
2) Applicant did not inspect the main house for fire safety using state fire marshal form 3f) Applicant will not use fireplace and did not fill out statement that fireplace will not be used at any time. 3g) Applicant did not have carbon monoxide detector in the house. 3i) Top of fire exinguisher was 5'4" off ground (more than 5')
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Floorplan with emergency routes and exits were not of main house, diaper changing procedures were missing from diaper changing area, location of emergency medical information was not in the location of the main house.
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