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ABC Daycare

At a glance

  • Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 9 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: birth to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 5 of its 6 licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Apr 8, 20268 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The outlet on the left side of the sink in the licensed kitchen is not tamper-resistant and does not have GFCI outlet type.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The front entrance door of the licensed space was locked from the inside during operational hours; corrected on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “There are two outlets in the licensed dining room area that are not tamper-resistant.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the time of inspection, licensor tested the carbon monoxide detector located in the licensed kitchen area; new batteries needed.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Child #1, 4-5 files has immuinzation records on file but are not current.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Child File #1 is missing immunization records.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(3)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Jan 6, 20261 citation
    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(11)

  • Dec 11, 202511 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b)

    • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider was unable to provide supporting documentation during the visit for the assistant TB record.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(3)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The gate in the license outdoor play area does not self- latch when released from an individual's control. The latching hook was missing .”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Large pieces of wooden observed in the outdoor licensed space with jagged edges .”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Hot water in the bathroom measured over 120 degrees Farenheit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Indoor stairway not blocked off with a gate still accessible to children on the side .”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “An observation of what emergency drill conducted for the year.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The first aid kit was missing the following items: scissors, gauze and triangular bandage or sling.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(3)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Jul 1, 2025Nothing cited
  • Feb 20, 20251 citation
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Provider needs to retake food handlers permit.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Sep 12, 20233 citations
    • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The fireplace was observed to be accessible to children and posed a entrapment hazard at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Janitorial equipment was observed in the bathroom area at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(3)

The state cited rules at 5 of this home's 6 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 6 times split about evenly: about a third had fewer, a third the same, and a third more (26 family homes).

How all 26 Seattle-area family homes inspected 6 times compare

Of the 26 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None4%
  • 1 of 64%
  • 2 of 64%
  • 3 of 68%
  • 4 of 615%
  • 5 of 638%This home
  • All 627%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 8, 2026
On file
6 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
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. · April 8, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

Child File #1 is missing immunization records.

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.

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 .

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

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

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

Hot water in the bathroom measured over 120 degrees Farenheit.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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Details

Phone
(206) 422-4966
Area
Kent, 98042This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-85592
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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