Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): A cord was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play area, lying on the ground and leading to a satellite. Additionally, a hose was observed near the play area along the side wall of the house, creating multiple loops. A shower with an accessible shower cord was observed, and it was not locked to prevent access. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Several exposed sharp nails were observed on the gate. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c): A camping chair was observed with ripped material. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e): The exposed weed block created a tripping hazard. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f): The plastic basketball hoop was not stable, posing a falling hazard. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): A plastic piece was missing from the left side of the front portion of the blue riding car, exposing a metal bolt. WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b): The outlet near the sink in the bathroom was observed to be a TR outlet but not GFCI.· September 30, 2024
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 · September 30, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): A cord was observed accessible to children in the outdoor play area, lying on the ground and leading to a satellite. Additionally, a hose was observed near the play area along the side wall of the house, creating multiple loops. A shower with an accessible shower cord was observed, and it was not locked to prevent access. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Several exposed sharp nails were observed on the gate. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c): A camping chair was observed with ripped material. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e): The exposed weed block created a tripping hazard. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f): The plastic basketball hoop was not stable, posing a falling hazard. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): A plastic piece was missing from the left side of the front portion of the blue riding car, exposing a metal bolt. WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b): The outlet near the sink in the bathroom was observed to be a TR outlet but not GFCI.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The provider did not conduct the annually required fire inspection.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
A thermometer was missing from the first aid kit designated for the vehicle.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d): The sheets on the mattresses in the playpens were observed to be loose and not tight-fitted. One mattress in a playpen was observed without a tight-fitting mattress. WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c):
Licensing visit · January 29, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Crib was placed next to the window. Water temp in the bathroom was 141 degrees Outlet by the kitchen sink is not equipped with GFCI outlet type.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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