Seattle · Licensed family home
Amira 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 4 of its licensing inspections since April 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 21, 20254 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a slide with stairs intended for climbing and a rocking horse toy in the outdoor play space that were placed on top of grass and concrete.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed disinfecting bleach solution in the bathroom mounted to the wall above a towel rack, 5 feet off the ground. Licensor observed enrolled children were tall enough to reach the area where the bleach solution was stored, making the bleach accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed food in the refrigerator and freezer that did not include labels (date opened). Licensor observed a plastic bag of chicken nuggets in the freezer that was opened, not in an airtight container, and did not include labels (date opened & expiration date).”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 1 child file had a CIS immunization record that was marked "Not Complete;" the record stated a DTaP vaccine was overdue.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Oct 3, 20241 citation
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Assistant teacher did not have current infant safe sleep training or current food handler's permit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Dec 28, 20233 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Squared building blocks that are smaller than one and three quarter inches were observed in licensed area that are accessible to infants and toddlers. Water temperature is observed at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Emergency exit doors were observed locked while children were in care. Provider unlocked doors during time of inspection coming into compliance with WAC.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Food in original containers were labeled with expiration date, but not with date opened. Food not in original containers were labeled with expiration date as well but not with date opened. Fridge temperature is currently at 42 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4), WAC 110-300-0197(3)
Apr 17, 20232 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space and acceissble to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Doors were observed to be locked while children were present. Provider does not have flashlights or extra batteries”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.
How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare
Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 417%
- 2 of 420%
- 3 of 427%
- All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 21, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a slide with stairs intended for climbing and a rocking horse toy in the outdoor play space that were placed on top of grass and concrete.
· July 21, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 21, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a slide with stairs intended for climbing and a rocking horse toy in the outdoor play space that were placed on top of grass and concrete.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed food in the refrigerator and freezer that did not include labels (date opened). Licensor observed a plastic bag of chicken nuggets in the freezer that was opened, not in an airtight container, and did not include labels (date opened & expiration date).
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 1 child file had a CIS immunization record that was marked "Not Complete;" the record stated a DTaP vaccine was overdue.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed disinfecting bleach solution in the bathroom mounted to the wall above a towel rack, 5 feet off the ground. Licensor observed enrolled children were tall enough to reach the area where the bleach solution was stored, making the bleach accessible to children.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 3, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher did not have current infant safe sleep training or current food handler's permit.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 28, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Squared building blocks that are smaller than one and three quarter inches were observed in licensed area that are accessible to infants and toddlers. Water temperature is observed at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit doors were observed locked while children were in care. Provider unlocked doors during time of inspection coming into compliance with WAC.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) / 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
Food in original containers were labeled with expiration date, but not with date opened. Food not in original containers were labeled with expiration date as well but not with date opened. Fridge temperature is currently at 42 degrees Fahrenheit.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 17, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 6, 2026
Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space and acceissble to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 6, 2026
Doors were observed to be locked while children were present. Provider does not have flashlights or extra batteries
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 383-3276
- Area
- Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82106
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
We couldn’t find some information that may matter to your decision: openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies. We can ask the program for you and copy you in.
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.