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Through conversation with the Provider, the Licensor found that the vehicle used to transport children to the child care center did not have a first-aid kit inside.· January 23, 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 · January 23, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Licensor observed floating shelving located in the outdoor play area as well as in multiple classrooms that lacked railing in order to prevent items from creating a fall hazard. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Through conversation with the Provider, the Licensor found that the vehicle used to transport children to the child care center did not have a first-aid kit inside.
Licensing visit · March 25, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
CA, KH, KO, DP, AP is missing one and/or more of (4) reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, (5)emergency preparedness, (7)children experiencing homelessness and (9) medication management training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
0106(12), AP has an expired food workers card.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
CA missing CCB training.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious
Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious
There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious
Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious
Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child's medication did not have written instructions/individual care plan from health care provider or parent/guardian.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Maintenance and janitorial equipment, toilet plungers, brushes are accessible to children and located in childrens bathrooms.
Licensing visit · April 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed outlets near water sources that did hot have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed items labeled “keep out of reach of children” in a location that is accessible to children. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed maintenance and janitorial equipment accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106 Licensor observed some employees not having documentation of (10) blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries, (11) CPR and first-aid (12) current food worker card (3) child care basics and (8) safe sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
110-300-0291(1)(g) Licensor observed and infant swaddled in a blanket while sleep on the floor bed.
Complaint · July 13, 2023 · Resolved August 17, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Climbing play equipment was observed in the outdoor space without approriate ground covering at the time of inspection.
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