Bear yaya learning center

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 18, 2025
On file
3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children. · November 18, 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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 18, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · February 11, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

(12) Two staff member's food handlers cards were not given to Licensor to review.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

(3) 3 staff members were missing emergency contacts and applications or resumes. 1 staff file was missing a copy of their ID.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

(3)(a) There is a gutter that has sharp edges on the playground.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

(3)(a)(ii) A child who has a nonprescription medication doesn't have a signed medication authorization form from their parents on file. The medication was also not labeled with the child's name.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

(1) Two staff members did not have CPR cards in their file for Licensor to review. (3) The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) The 3-step bottles were hanging on a shelf in the bathroom and were accessible to the children.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

(2) 3 child's files were missing emergency contacts. A child who is enrolled didn't have a file.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

(1)(2) The provider's current license, a statement about where to find staff and child's emergency information, a statement regarding requesting additional licensing information, and a liability insurance certificate were not posted.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 23, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The individual care plan that identifyes substituted foods and provides specific teeatment was not obtained by the provider for the child with allergi

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - The medication provided to the child with allergy did not have the medication authorisation form acompanied it. 110-300-0125(3)(a)(iii) - Fluoride toothpaste was given to a child without the required authorization form from the doctor.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The self-latching mechanism observed on the gate to the right of the exit needed to be fixed to ensure it would self-close.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The climbing equipment was observed placed on a turf itself.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(a) - Small toys were observed to be accessible to toddlers. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - Window blinds were observed on the windows in the main childcare space. 110-300-0165(2)(c) - Strings were observed to be accessible to children on a hammock located outside. 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children outside. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door lacked pictures, stickers, or posters at children's eye level to prevent them from bumping into the door. 110-300-0165(3)(a) - The panel of the house to the left of the entrance was observed to be worn out with sharp, splintered edges. 110-300-0165(3)(e) - The mat in the second room was unevenly positioned, posing a tripping hazard.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

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Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The storage room lacked a locking door or any other means to prevent access by children. 110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were observed under the bathroom sink without safety locks on the drawers.

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

The transportation policy in the parent handbook does not accurately reflect the services currently offered to families by the provider.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Bear yaya learning center hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the 11 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

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