Seattle · Licensed family home
Amen Family childcare
What to know
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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since January 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Mar 31, 20264 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, which was unsecured, was observed on the top shelf of the pantry.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, the first aid kit did not have CPR mask.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“At the time of inspection two child records did not have current immunization records on CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Dec 17, 20249 citations
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspecyion, it was observed that staff A.O BBP training has expired 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O food handler training has exipred”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, plastic bags were observed in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue by removing the plastic bags. 0165 (3)(a) At the time of inspection, a piece of plastic with nail was observed in the plastic storage shelf accessible to children. The provider corrected the citation onsite by removing the storage shelf in the licensed area.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is a secondary handle below the door knob. To open the door, the door knob and the handle must be opened together using two hands. Although, both can be opened in one motion, this is considered special knowledge. 0166 (3)(c) At th etim eof the inspection, it was observed the that emergency exit is partilaly blocked by a couch and a stationary exercise equipment.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal items in the bathroom and in the plastic storage shelf were accessible to children. The provider correcetd the citation by removing the personal items in the bathroom and removing the plastic storage shelf on the licensed area.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O and A.U has not completed 10 hours of continuing education”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the self-closing spring was detached on one side and not functioning as intended.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection. 0170 (3)(c) At the time of inspection, the exhaust in the bathroom and the vent above the diaper changing area is covered with dust. The provider's husband corrected the citation by cleaning the vents.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to leave unsupervised.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Parent or guardian handbook and related policiesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that all files did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies.”
WAC 110-300-0450(1)
Jan 22, 20244 citations
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“fire extinguisher placed on an open built-in cabinet is not secured 0165 (4)(f) Handrail is not completely secured to the wall”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f)
First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of visit, first aid kit is missing thermometer, CPR mask, and scissors”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of visit, no device observed on doors to alert provider if they are opened.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of visit, staff safe sleep training has expired”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
The state cited rules at all 3 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times had fewer: 66% of 698.
How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare
Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None11%
- 1 of 323%
- 2 of 332%
- All 334%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- March 31, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp.
· March 31, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 31, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, which was unsecured, was observed on the top shelf of the pantry.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection two child records did not have current immunization records on CIS form.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the first aid kit did not have CPR mask.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · December 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
At the time of inspecyion, it was observed that staff A.O BBP training has expired 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O food handler training has exipred
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O and A.U has not completed 10 hours of continuing education
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the self-closing spring was detached on one side and not functioning as intended.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of inspection, plastic bags were observed in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue by removing the plastic bags. 0165 (3)(a) At the time of inspection, a piece of plastic with nail was observed in the plastic storage shelf accessible to children. The provider corrected the citation onsite by removing the storage shelf in the licensed area.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is a secondary handle below the door knob. To open the door, the door knob and the handle must be opened together using two hands. Although, both can be opened in one motion, this is considered special knowledge. 0166 (3)(c) At th etim eof the inspection, it was observed the that emergency exit is partilaly blocked by a couch and a stationary exercise equipment.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection. 0170 (3)(c) At the time of inspection, the exhaust in the bathroom and the vent above the diaper changing area is covered with dust. The provider's husband corrected the citation by cleaning the vents.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal items in the bathroom and in the plastic storage shelf were accessible to children. The provider correcetd the citation by removing the personal items in the bathroom and removing the plastic storage shelf on the licensed area.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to leave unsupervised.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that all files did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term
fire extinguisher placed on an open built-in cabinet is not secured 0165 (4)(f) Handrail is not completely secured to the wall
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
At the time of visit, first aid kit is missing thermometer, CPR mask, and scissors
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of visit, no device observed on doors to alert provider if they are opened.
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
At the time of visit, staff safe sleep training has expired
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 747-9187
- Area
- Seattle, 98125This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83083
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.