SeaTac · Licensed family home
Angel child care
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 August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
One citation, in August 2023, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Infant safe sleep practices.
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Licensing inspections
Feb 6, 20267 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The sliding glass door and the main entry door were observed locked during licensed hours of operation.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A bottle containing remaining liquid labeled “Keep out of reach of children” was observed under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“A slide was observed placed directly on the turf surface.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“An item with a cord was observed stored under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Sheets used in the pack and play were not tightly fitted.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No audible alarm mechanism was present on the sliding glass door.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Immunization records reviewed were not updated annually.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Mar 13, 20254 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired CPR/First Aid training certificates that were not renewed prior to expiring. 110-300-0106(12) - Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired food worker cards that were not renewed prior to expiring.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Licensor observed blinds covering window near front door entrance has inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Licensor observed that some of the outlets in the licensed childcare and accessible to children are not tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Overnight careSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed that the room used for overnight care does not have an alarm to alert if children leave the room.”
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Upon review of child files, licensor observed that there are 4 children without a current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form. 110-300-0210(3) - Children without completed immunization forms do not have a signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunizations will be brought up to date.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Sep 8, 20236 citations
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Crib does not have a tight-fitting sheet; provider has ordered new sheet.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider does not have annual fire safety inspection completed.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider does not have plan for if children may be left unsupervised in an emergency.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“B. needs to take Safe Sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“B. and T. need to take Bloodborne Pathogens training and upload it to Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Several children were missing CIS forms or had incomplete CIS forms.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 22, 202322 citations, 1 Immediate
Infant safe sleep practicesImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
“There was a blanket hanging on the side of the crib while the infant was sleeping.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate risk
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Wood chips under climber were approximately 5 inches deep, instead of the required 9 inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“0265(2)(c) The cords to the TV are accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were platic bags stored in an accessible cabinet in the bathroom. Provider moved them to the gated-off kitchen during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Several light bulbs in the living room fixture and in the bathroom are glass and not shatter-proof LED-style.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Bathroom sink water temperature was above 120 degrees F.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Accessible outlets in the nap room are not tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“One bathroom outlet is not GFCI/tamper resistant; the other is GFCI but not tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The front door was locked upon arrival. It was then kept unlocked during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Adults who live in the upstairs, separate part of the home do not have background checks.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“T. was not within sight range of the sleeping infant.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a)
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were two blankets wrapped around the mattress of the sleeping infant.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fitted sheet was too big for the mattress.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Program has not completed annual fire safety inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“T. and B. have expired Bloodborne Pathogens trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“T. has expired CPR and First Aid.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“B. has an expired Safe Sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Emergency plan does not address what the provider would do if there was an emergency and children had to be left unsupervised.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Emergency plan states the WAC but does not provide site-specific examples of the required emergency policies.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No fire drills have been conducted since March.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No earthquake/lockdown/shelter-in-place drills have been conducted in the last three months.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Children's immunizations were not available for review.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
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
- February 6, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Immediate —
There was a blanket hanging on the side of the crib while the infant was sleeping.
· August 22, 2023
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 6, 2026
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
A slide was observed placed directly on the turf surface.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
An item with a cord was observed stored under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The sliding glass door and the main entry door were observed locked during licensed hours of operation.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Immunization records reviewed were not updated annually.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
A bottle containing remaining liquid labeled “Keep out of reach of children” was observed under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
Sheets used in the pack and play were not tightly fitted.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
No audible alarm mechanism was present on the sliding glass door.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 13, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(11) - Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired CPR/First Aid training certificates that were not renewed prior to expiring. 110-300-0106(12) - Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired food worker cards that were not renewed prior to expiring.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(b) - Licensor observed blinds covering window near front door entrance has inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Licensor observed that some of the outlets in the licensed childcare and accessible to children are not tamper resistant.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0210(1)(2) - Upon review of child files, licensor observed that there are 4 children without a current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form. 110-300-0210(3) - Children without completed immunization forms do not have a signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunizations will be brought up to date.
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious
110-300-0270(5)(f) - Licensor observed that the room used for overnight care does not have an alarm to alert if children leave the room.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · September 8, 2023
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
Crib does not have a tight-fitting sheet; provider has ordered new sheet.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
Provider does not have annual fire safety inspection completed.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Provider does not have plan for if children may be left unsupervised in an emergency.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Several children were missing CIS forms or had incomplete CIS forms.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
B. and T. need to take Bloodborne Pathogens training and upload it to Merit.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 22 findings
Licensing visit · August 22, 2023
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
The fitted sheet was too big for the mattress.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips under climber were approximately 5 inches deep, instead of the required 9 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
0265(2)(c) The cords to the TV are accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
There were platic bags stored in an accessible cabinet in the bathroom. Provider moved them to the gated-off kitchen during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Several light bulbs in the living room fixture and in the bathroom are glass and not shatter-proof LED-style.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Bathroom sink water temperature was above 120 degrees F.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Accessible outlets in the nap room are not tamper resistant.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
One bathroom outlet is not GFCI/tamper resistant; the other is GFCI but not tamper resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front door was locked upon arrival. It was then kept unlocked during the visit.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Children's immunizations were not available for review.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Adults who live in the upstairs, separate part of the home do not have background checks.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
T. and B. have expired Bloodborne Pathogens trainings.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
T. has expired CPR and First Aid.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
B. has an expired Safe Sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Emergency plan does not address what the provider would do if there was an emergency and children had to be left unsupervised.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Emergency plan states the WAC but does not provide site-specific examples of the required emergency policies.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
No fire drills have been conducted since March.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
No earthquake/lockdown/shelter-in-place drills have been conducted in the last three months.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious
T. was not within sight range of the sleeping infant.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
There were two blankets wrapped around the mattress of the sleeping infant.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate
There was a blanket hanging on the side of the crib while the infant was sleeping.
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 313-1974
- Address
- 4610 S 176th St, Seatac, WA 98188
- License
- PL-27923
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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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, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.