Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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.
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Tsehay was not within sight range of the sleeping infant.· August 22, 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 · 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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Immunization records reviewed were not updated annually. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
No audible alarm mechanism was present on the sliding glass door.
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.
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.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Bitsit needs to take Safe Sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Bitsit and Tigist need to take Bloodborne Pathogens training and upload it to Merit.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Several children were missing CIS forms or had incomplete CIS forms.
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.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate
Tsehay was not within sight range of the sleeping infant.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate
There were two blankets wrapped around the mattress of the sleeping infant.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate
There was a blanket hanging on the side of the crib while the infant was sleeping.
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
Tigist and Bitsit have expired Bloodborne Pathogens trainings.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Tsehay has expired CPR and First Aid.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Bitsit 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.
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