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Blossom Preschool

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: 20 months to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in October 2025 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since December 2024.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

Of the 719 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 673 (94%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 46 (6%) have one or more, as this home does.

How all 719 similar-size family homes compare

Of the 719 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None94%
  • One or more6%This home

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 15, 20265 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The dishwasher and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children. The provider removed these items or secured the drawers during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The items with cords were observed accessible in the living room and the bathroom. The provider removed these items during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The bathroom water temperature measured 125.1 degrees Fahrenheit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Emergency preparation and exitingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The extra batteries were not located in the emergency backpack.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a)

  • Aug 25, 20253 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “During the visit, the main entry to the child care was oserved locked from the inside with a second lock located at the top of the door.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A child enrolled with a diagnosis of phenylketonuria did not have an individual care plan signed by a licensed health care provider.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The water temperature was measured at 124.4°F.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Jun 6, 20254 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A slide was observed near the gate, placed on turf ground cover, without the required 6-foot fall zone maintained. The provider removed it during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The exit gate had an additional locking mechanism installed. The provider removed it during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “An individual care plan for a child with a medical condition related to food was not on file.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The current license certificate was not posted. The location of emergency medication was not posted; however, the provider posted this information during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Dec 10, 20244 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A slide was observed placed on the turf outside.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Items with cords were accessible in some kitchen drawers. The shower glass sliding door was unlocked, making the shower cord and shampoos accessible and posing an entrapment hazard. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The glass door lacked stickers or signs to prevent children from running into it. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - An outdoor refrigerator lacked a safety lock. The dishwasher was observed open during the visit. 110-300-0165(4)(a) - The thermostat recorded a temperature of 66°F in the room. 110-300-0165(4)(c) - A light bulb located outside on the porch lacked a shatterproof cover. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The sink water temperature in the bathroom measured 132°F. 110-300-0165(4)(g) - The elevated platform along the fence was accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Two outlets on the kitchen island were not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(c) - Exposed wires were observed near the sliding glass door, where cords were plugged into a bulb socket. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - An refrigerator located outside was plugged into a surge protector that was accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “, (b) - The emergency backpack for childcare was not set up. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - An egress knob is required for the entry door.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Cleaning supplies were accessible in some kitchen drawers. 110-300-01260(2)(a)(b) - The utility room door lacked a lock.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%
  • 3 of 427%
  • All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 15, 2026
On file
4 visits since December 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door. · September 15, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · September 15, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

The items with cords were observed accessible in the living room and the bathroom. The provider removed these items during the visit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The bathroom water temperature measured 125.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) · Short Term

The extra batteries were not located in the emergency backpack.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The dishwasher and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children. The provider removed these items or secured the drawers during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received August 25, 2025 · Resolved October 13, 2025

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

The state’s report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 25, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water temperature was measured at 124.4°F.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

During the visit, the main entry to the child care was oserved locked from the inside with a second lock located at the top of the door.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child enrolled with a diagnosis of phenylketonuria did not have an individual care plan signed by a licensed health care provider.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 6, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed near the gate, placed on turf ground cover, without the required 6-foot fall zone maintained. The provider removed it during the visit.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The exit gate had an additional locking mechanism installed. The provider removed it during the visit.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

An individual care plan for a child with a medical condition related to food was not on file.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The current license certificate was not posted. The location of emergency medication was not posted; however, the provider posted this information during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 10, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed placed on the turf outside.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(c) - Items with cords were accessible in some kitchen drawers. The shower glass sliding door was unlocked, making the shower cord and shampoos accessible and posing an entrapment hazard. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The glass door lacked stickers or signs to prevent children from running into it. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - An outdoor refrigerator lacked a safety lock. The dishwasher was observed open during the visit. 110-300-0165(4)(a) - The thermostat recorded a temperature of 66°F in the room. 110-300-0165(4)(c) - A light bulb located outside on the porch lacked a shatterproof cover. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The sink water temperature in the bathroom measured 132°F. 110-300-0165(4)(g) - The elevated platform along the fence was accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Two outlets on the kitchen island were not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(c) - Exposed wires were observed near the sliding glass door, where cords were plugged into a bulb socket. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - An refrigerator located outside was plugged into a surge protector that was accessible to children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(2)(a), (b) - The emergency backpack for childcare was not set up. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - An egress knob is required for the entry door.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were accessible in some kitchen drawers. 110-300-01260(2)(a)(b) - The utility room door lacked a lock.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 234-3253
Address
13810 169th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059
License
PL-84817

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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