Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 5 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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Provider's blood borne pathogen training is expired and food handler permit needs to be updated in Merit.· February 2, 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 · February 2, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider's blood borne pathogen training is expired and food handler permit needs to be updated in Merit.
Licensing visit · July 31, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
A stick of partially unwrapped butter was observed to be inside the refrigeration without an original container or in a clean, labeled, dated and airtight food grade container at the time of inspection.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) / 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). The emergency exit that leads to the backyard was observed to be partially blocked at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site) / The emergency exit in the outdoor area that leads to the main street was observed to be partially blocked by a personal parked vehicle at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The alarming devices were observed to be turned off when the doors in the imemdiate area were opened at the time of inspection.
Licensing visit · February 20, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
Refrigeration temperature was observed at 50 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(4) · Long Term
A variety of age and developmentally appropriate active play toys was observed to be insufficient at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Jewerly making beads that have a diameter or overall dimension of one and three-quarter inches or less were observed in the play area at the time of inspection. A pack N' play was observed to be placed next to a window in the living room area that was not made of safety glass at the time of inspection. A hole on the bathroom door was observed and needed repairing at the time of inspection.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
An extra set of batteries was not observed at the time of inspection. An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside with children present at the time of inspection (Violation was corrected on site).
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
The first-aid kit was observed to be incomplete and missing the following items at the time of inspection: A pair of small scissors and a sling/triangular bandage.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
A one-gallon bottle liquid soap was observed under the bathroom sink that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term
Last dental exam date was not observed in three of the enrolled children's files at the time inspection.
Licensing visit · September 26, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the onsite inspection visit, there was a blue and orange plastic slide that was 6" from the concrete patio and less than 6' from the back fence. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, there was an orange and blue slide that did not have a safe fall zone material that complies with CPSC guidelines underneath. (no safe fall zone material present)
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of the onsite inspection visit, there were blinds with internal strings that could form a loop that was at least 7" and accessible to children in the living room and bathroom. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the TV wire was three feet long, hanging loose, capable of forming a loop around a child's head, and accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the indoor environment temperature was measured to be 64 degrees Fahrenhiet, with the windows open (60 degrees outside), and the heat turned off while a child was present. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, there werer 5 outlets observed that were not tamper resistant and accessible to children. (3 in dinning room and 2 in living room)
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the front door (identified as an emergency exit) was locked with a deadbolt lock while a child was present.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
At the time of the onsite inspection visit, a thermometer was not available onsite.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the names and phone numbers of persons authorized to pick up enrolled children was left blank on all five observed child files. The "beginning and end enrollment date" was missing from all five child files observed. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the health record information on the child registration form was blank for one child file observed. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the prefered medical and/or prefered dental providers section was left blank on five of the child files observed. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the last physical and/or last dental exam date was missing from the five child files observed. At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the consent to seek medical care and treatment section of the child registration form was missing a signature from the parent in four of the child files observed.
Licensing visit · April 4, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Water temperature was 123 degrees. Outlet inside the bathroom is GFCI but not tamper resistant.
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