Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 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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The licensor observed cabinets with broken child proof locks that need to be replaced.· March 12, 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 29, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
A mesh/chain curtain that children use to climb up the climber has been removed so that it can be replaced. The open area that provides access to the climber was duct taped to prevent children from falling through. However, the duct tape has come off about half of the opening, meaning children could fall through or jump from this height.
Licensing visit · March 12, 2025
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
The Licensor observed several child size couches with peeling vinyl that need to be replaced.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The licensor observed cabinets with broken child proof locks that need to be replaced.
Licensing visit · February 23, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips under large play structure need to be replenished.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
1 assistant needs to renew food permit. 2 assistant teachers and 1 aide who have been employeed for over 3 months do not have childcare basics.
Licensing visit · May 4, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Climbers on grass need to be moved.
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Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in March 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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