Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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Upon arrival and during the inspection, the front emergency exit door was locked from the inside by use of a lock on the doorknob and a deadbolt. Date Disputed Date Disputed· April 6, 2026
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 · April 6, 2026
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Upon arrival and during the inspection, the front emergency exit door was locked from the inside by use of a lock on the doorknob and a deadbolt. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for S.S. and H.M. did not contain current, complete, and medically verified immunization records.
Licensing visit · April 15, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, the climbable house/slide structure did not comply with CPSC guidelines. The equipment was placed directly on grass as well as not being six feet from the hedges. Long 110-300-0210(1)(2) Term
Licensing visit · August 16, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(4) · Serious
Licensor observed vacuum, mop, and swiffer mop in the back living room and bathroom.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the three findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in April 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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