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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There was a barbecue in backwith a propane tank attached and the propane tank was accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· December 1, 2025
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 · December 1, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The self-latching mechanism on gate was installed but was not working at time of inspection. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
There was a barbecue in backwith a propane tank attached and the propane tank was accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Locking mechanism on restroom base cabinet was not engaged and contained items labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a location that could be accessible. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Backyard contained lawn mower that could be accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed Short 110-300-0241(1)(a) Term 12/9/2025
Licensing visit · November 5, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit door was observed to be locked while program was open.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(c) / 110-300-0221(2)(b) / 110-300-0221(4) / 110-300-0221(4)(a) / 110-300-0221(4)(b) / 110-300-0221(4)(c) · Short Term
Diaper changing pad had safety straps and was located on top of a laundry appliance and did not have a protective barrier at least 3.5 inches on all sides from where the child would lay. The diaper changing area did not have a designated diaper disposal container that was hands-free, lined, or within arm's length of diaper changing area.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Base cabinet in restroom did not have child-resistant lock engaged and contained cleaning products in a location accessible to children. Provider told licensor assistant was in process of cleaning restroom but was observed to be in the kitchen. Storage rooms were accessible to children.
Licensing visit · October 28, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit was deadbolted upon licensor's arrival. A door in laundry room on emergency exit route had child resistant lock that required special knowledge.
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(5) · Short Term
Children were not directed to wash hands after eating.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
There were child files with missing and incomplete CIS forms and no statement of when immunizations would be brought current with notice of exclusion if not completed within 30 days of specified date.
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(c) · Short Term
Soap and water solution was not used prior to sanitizing. Bleach solution bottle was not labeled as required by health department.
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) / 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
Food preparation counters were observed to have dirty dishes, pots and pans, glasses, and food bits. Cleaning and sanitizing solutions were not within reach. There were stacks of eating utensils and dishes stacked in food preparation area that were not cleaned and sanitized after each use. The appliances used to prepare food had used pots and utensils and food debris and were not cleaned after each use. The diaper changing table did not have cleaning and sanitizing solution nearly to be used after each use. Play pen side and couch had visible stains.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Storage areas and unlicensed space were unlocked and accessible to children.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider was observed off site with children without emergency bag with child records and first aid kits.
Licensing visit · June 3, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed emergency exits with child resistant locks that required special knowledge to open and with a deadbolt in use during operating hours.
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