Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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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Provider did not obtain a permit prior to removing a wall within her licensed space.· December 12, 2024
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 · December 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0415(2) · Serious
Provider did not obtain a permit prior to removing a wall within her licensed space.
Licensing visit · December 12, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
There was a slide with no ground cover under it, along with 2 bucket swings that did not have ground cover under them
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
(2)(c)Window blinds in back room have a long loop cord that is accessable to children and poses a strangulation hazzard. (2)(d)A role of pastic garbage bags was accessable to chidlren in teh diaper changing area, (3)(d) Washing machine/Dryer were accessable to children as the door to access them was not locked or secure enough to close. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the front room, and backroom of the licensed space have outlets that are not tamper resistant and had small clear plastic "plugs" that were easliy removable that could pose a choking hazzard.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(c)Window blinds in back room have a long loop cord that is accessable to children and poses a strangulation hazzard. (2)(d)A role of pastic garbage bags was accessable to chidlren in teh diaper changing area, (3)(d) Washing machine/Dryer were accessable to children as the door to access them was not locked or secure enough to close. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the front room, and backroom of the licensed space have outlets that are not tamper resistant and had small clear plastic "plugs" that were easliy removable that could pose a choking hazzard. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
(1)(a) Bathroom had toothpaste, lotion and face cleanser sitting out next to the sink accessable to chidlren (2)(a)(b) The door to the garage area is not locked or made inaccessable to children. Provider stated children can unlock and open door (5) Lawn equipement (trimmer) is accessable to children in licensed outdoor playspace
Licensing visit · February 8, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) Emergency exit was blocked with a child gate.
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