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What kind of place is this?

Size 9 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

How this compares

Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 6 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.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 8, 2026
On file
6 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThe outlet on the left side of the sink in the licensed kitchen is not tamper-resistant and does not have GFCI outlet type. Date Disputed Date Disputed · April 8, 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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · April 8, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the time of inspection, licensor observed a piece of loose wood on the ground with nails exposed in the outdoor licensed space accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

There are two outlets in the licensed dining room area that are not tamper-resistant. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The outlet on the left side of the sink in the licensed kitchen is not tamper-resistant and does not have GFCI outlet type. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The front entrance door of the licensed space was locked from the inside during operational hours; corrected on site. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term

During the time of inspection, licensor tested the carbon monoxide detector located in the licensed kitchen area; new batteries needed. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Child #1, 4-5 files has immuinzation records on file but are not current. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

Child File #1 is missing immunization records. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Current floorplan does not have all emergency exits labeled from each licensed room and will need to label "licensed" rooms and areas. Licensor gave technical assistance to provider for correction.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 6, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

During the complaint inspection, it was determined that the teacher left in charge when a child was signed in was not current with First Aid/CPR cerfication trainings.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · December 11, 2025

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

The provider was unable to provide supporting documentation during the visit for the assistant TB record. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The gate in the license outdoor play area does not self- latch when released from an individual's control. The latching hook was missing . Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

Large pieces of wooden observed in the outdoor licensed space with jagged edges . Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

Hot water in the bathroom measured over 120 degrees Farenheit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term

Indoor stairway not blocked off with a gate still accessible to children on the side . Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Provider stated she locks her front door that is also used as an emergency exit. The back sliding door was also locked , this is an emergency exit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

The first aid kit was missing the following items: scissors, gauze and triangular bandage or sling. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Items observed in the bathroom that labeled " keep out of reach of children" stored on the counter top accessible to children. this was corrected during the visit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious

Items observed in the kitchen that labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. The items were stored underneat the sink with no safety locks with the kitchen accessible to children. This was corrected during the visit Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Direction to the old house were observed as a posting. Posting missing: no vaping no smoking the location of emergency information for staff and children Floor plan with emergency routes and exits identified. corrected on site. Still missing floor plan of unlicensed space. hand washing poster diaper changing poster Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

An observation of what emergency drill conducted for the year.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 20, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12) - Provider needs to retake food handlers permit.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 12, 2023

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

The fireplace was observed to be accessible to children and posed a entrapment hazard at the time of inspection.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

The first aid kit was observed to be missing the following items: Small scissors, elastic wrap, guaze pads and a triangular bandage at the time of inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Janitorial equipment was observed in the bathroom area at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

ABC Daycare hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in April 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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