Washington DCYF cited something at 2 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were four shades with metal chain pull cords that were loose and formed a loop large enough to fit an adult head in and was accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were multiple cords and wires on classroom counter top that were loose, capable of forming a loop around a child's neck, and accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two screws sticking out of the front of the playground pirate ship and accessible to children.· October 19, 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 · July 31, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 1 tricycle with visible rust accessible to children and 1 metal toy truck with flaking paint and visible rust on the playground. Provider corrected onsite by removing the tricycle and toy truck outside of the licensed space in an area inaccessible to children.
Licensing visit · October 19, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were four shades with metal chain pull cords that were loose and formed a loop large enough to fit an adult head in and was accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were multiple cords and wires on classroom counter top that were loose, capable of forming a loop around a child's neck, and accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two screws sticking out of the front of the playground pirate ship and accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were childproof door handle devices installed on the inside of all classroom doors in rooms 123 and 125. Both doors (main and door to playground) marked as exits.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff (EK, GQ, and PR) who were present or could e counted in ratio did not have a current first aid or CPR training documented in MERIT or available onsite for review. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff (MF, MD, BP) (two who served food) did not have a current food workers card in MERIT or onsite for review.
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Ask what changed after the three findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious in October 2023.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: children per teacher.
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