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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5 month old infant placed in crib wrapped tightly with a fleece blanket.· December 6, 2023
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 · May 29, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
neither exit gate from outdoor play area had functioning self-closing or self-latching mechanism Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Electrical cord in classroom space was accessible to children and a spool of green cord was accessible to children in outdoor play space along side of house. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
two children had incomplete immunization records and one child had a record that was not current Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
a plastic gas can with gas inside was on ground in outdoor play area along side of house and child lock on undersink cabinet in kitchen was broken making cleaning supplies accessible to children Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Storage closet next to bathroom was unlocked and accessible to children Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
lawn mower, weed whacker, and other tools were in outdoor play area on side of house, accessible to children Date Disputed Date Disputed
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
a pack n play was observed to have a loose sheet on it however no infants were enrolled at time of visit.
Licensing visit · June 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d) · Serious
lighter was observed on shelf right outside bathroom, the shelf is 3 feet from the ground making the lighter accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d) · Serious
fire inspection was not completed or available for review.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
diaper ointment was observed without medication authorization forms.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
diaper ointment was not labled with the child's first and last name.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
diaper ointment was in diaper cubbies in the hallway which is accessible.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
kitchen cupboard child lock is broken at time of visit and laundry scent containers were observed on shelf outside of bathroom making them accessible to children.
Licensing visit · October 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Lead Teacher A.L. does not have a current food handler's permit and is engaged in serving food to children as part of her job duties.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · December 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate
5 month old infant placed in crib wrapped tightly with a fleece blanket.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child with peanut allergy has no epi pen or medical authorization paperwork.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Gate blocking access to bouncing exuipment has fallen and is accessable to kids in care.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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