Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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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At the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency exit door was not unlocked from the inside.· August 11, 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 · March 2, 2026
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
All five child files observed were missing emergency contact information of a plan names and phone numbers of auhthorized pick up.
Licensing visit · August 11, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency exit door was not unlocked from the inside.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that two enrolled children have no current, complete and medically verified certificate of immunization status form.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is no signed and dated statements detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.
Licensing visit · March 20, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(a) - During the visit licensor observed the front and back emergency exit doors were locked from the inside during operating hours. 110-300-0166(4)(viii) - Licensor measured the outdoor height from the exterior window sill to the ground was 6.39 ft. - more than 48 inches. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) - Licensor observed laundry detergent and cleaner located on the shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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