Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 5 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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Child with a food allergy to pistachios and cashews didn't have an individual food plan. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 10, 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 · November 10, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child with a food allergy to pistachios and cashews didn't have an individual food plan. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child with food allergy doesn't have her epi-pen at the center.
Licensing visit · August 13, 2024
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
Child with immunizations that are not complete did not have signed agreement plan about coming to compliance.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Classroom 4 Area under the sink with Borax open and accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Laundry room unlocked.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Playground emergency exit door locked during business hours.
Complaint · May 6, 2024 · Resolved June 12, 2024
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Provider acknowledged that their staff used an angry/hostile enteraction with a child.
Licensing visit · March 1, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Detachable outlet covers inserted in power outlets. Loose cords accessible to children. Plastic bags accessible in a bathroom.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
First aid kits accessible to children.
Complaint · May 15, 2023 · Resolved July 19, 2023
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The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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