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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11) The exit gate does not self latch well. It gets stuck on the house siding. 4) The outdoor playground does not have equipment or materials for the children to engage with. 6,8) The 4 foot lattice fencing has been removed to expose a dirt hill on each corner of the yard which leads to a tiered level created by a rock wall. On top of the rock wall is the neighbor's fence which is built on top of 6" wooden beams which are deteriorating and the dirt is eroding away from underneath the wooden beams. The west corner of the yard has a fence which is less than 4 feet high, and the east corner of the yard has a gap at the corner of the fence between it and the beginning of the rock wall which is less than 4 feet high and not enclosed.· April 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 · September 30, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Child files were reivewed. A child is not current on all required vaccinations acording to their CIS form printed from My IR in June.
Licensing visit · April 1, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) / 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term / Serious
11) The exit gate does not self latch well. It gets stuck on the house siding. 4) The outdoor playground does not have equipment or materials for the children to engage with. 6,8) The 4 foot lattice fencing has been removed to expose a dirt hill on each corner of the yard which leads to a tiered level created by a rock wall. On top of the rock wall is the neighbor's fence which is built on top of 6" wooden beams which are deteriorating and the dirt is eroding away from underneath the wooden beams. The west corner of the yard has a fence which is less than 4 feet high, and the east corner of the yard has a gap at the corner of the fence between it and the beginning of the rock wall which is less than 4 feet high and not enclosed.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
2a) The toddlers were observed to put matchbox/hotwheel cars in their mouths which could pose a choking hazard and the wheels could come off. Matchbox/hotwheels cars are not intended for children under 3 years old. 2d) loose plastic bags were stored in an open bucket under the changing table in the bathroom. These were removed immediately when requested.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The fire safety inspection checklist has not been done annually.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Bug spray was located on the ground outside, just outside the sliding door. It was removed immediately when asked.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The back slider door is not able to be heard when it is opened.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Dental provider information was not included for one child on their health record. 110-300-0500(2) None
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Posting missing are: directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross street to the facility The location of emergency medical information for children and staff (A statement to say where are staff and children files found) Any other information listed in RCW 43.216.687 ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
4a) A fire drill was not documented or conducted in MArch. 4b) A quarterly disaster drill was not recorded for the first quarter of the year. 1) subsections c and d were not addressed 2) the following were not seen addressed: (i) An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs as described in WAC ; 51-51-0326 (ii) Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911; (iii) Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency; (iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; (vi) What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable. (vii) How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; (viii) How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and (ix) How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event.
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Staff attendance is not being documented regularly for Hong Li. Attendance has not been tracked for Shijia Ding.
Licensing visit · October 22, 2024
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term
The following were not seen in the staff policy: The observation, evaluation and feedback policy does not include that this will be conducted annually and record will be in the staff file. A hiring requirement for staff is to have their high school diploma (or equivalent or higher) recorded in MERIT. Then within 5 years they must meet the job role requirement of ECE initial certificate or an equivalent and then after 2 years as a lead or licensee have the short certificate completed.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
12) The outdoor exit pathway is blocked by a baby gate that requires special knowledge to open. 11) The emergency exit gate is not self closing/self latching.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term
Documentation for the cribs' certificate of compliance was not avaialbe for review during the onsite visit.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
Provider's 10 month old grandson was napping in the bedroom alone. The bedroom door was closed. The child was in a crib with a thin cloth folded under his head. He was sleeping on his stomach so his face was on this folded cloth. A blanket and blanket stuffy were also in the crib with the child.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term
Licensor did not see this in the parent policy: The nondiscrimination statement does not meet WAC 110-300-0030 language: Not discriminate in employment practices or client services based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. For the purposes of this chapter, "sex" means gender and "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity, also referred to as SOGIE, and includes all persons who identify as LGBTQIA+. 110-300-0500(2) None
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
2) licensor did not see this addressed in the disaster/emergency plan: An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs; Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency;; How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; How a provider will account for all children; and How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake; Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program during a lock down or shelter in place.
Licensing visit · April 22, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
1a,b) Two toddler slides are available and will be placed on rubber mulch. The area where the mulch is intended to go does not allow for a 6 foot fall zone around the equipment and is not 9 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
2b) the kitchen and side room with the laundry facilities have blinds hanging on the windows. 4e) the water temperature registered at 142 degrees F 5a) the outlets throughout the facility are not TR. They had plastic plugs plugged into the outlets which could pose a choking hazard. 5b) The outlet next to the sink is GFCI type, but not also TR.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The kitchen is a pathway to get to the side play room which the children will have access to as they walk through.
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