Maple Valley · Licensed family home
BrightNEST Daycare
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since May 2025. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jun 12, 2026Nothing cited
Dec 4, 20257 citations
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The licensor observed that the plastic trash bags used to store sleeping mats contained plastic string cords that formed loops. This poses a safety hazard, as the loops could present a risk of strangulation or suffocation for children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The licensor observed that a few sleep mats were stored in plastic bags, which poses both sanitation and safety concerns. Storing mats in plastic bags can trap moisture, leading to contamination, and also creates a risk of suffocation if children gain access to the bags.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The licensor observed that the drawer used to store knives was not securely locked. Child safety locks were not engaged, leaving the knives accessible to children. (immediate corrections made).”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The licensor observed that a crib was placed near an electrical outlet whose cover was not properly secured, as it was not attached to the wall. This posed a safety hazard, exposing children to the risk of electrical shock. The licensor provided guidance that all outlet covers must be securely fastened with screws and maintained intact to prevent children from accessing the outlets, ensuring a safe environment.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The licensor observed that a Comet cleanser was stored in the under-sink cabinet, making it accessible to children. This posed an immediate safety hazard due to the risk of poisoning or chemical injury.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Program and activitiesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The licensor observed that there was an insufficient quantity of toys and learning materials to meet the developmental needs of all age groups in care, ranging from infants to children up to 13 years old. The limited availability of age-appropriate materials may negatively impact children’s engagement, learning opportunities, and overall development, as children require a variety of safe and stimulating items to support cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.”
WAC 110-300-0150(2)
Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The licensor observed that the refrigerator and freezer compartments required cleaning and sanitizing. Specifically, an open package of raw chicken appeared discolored, and there were spoiled or rotting fruits and vegetables. The refrigerator glass had sticky residue, and the freezer compartment contained spilled frozen foods that were not in their original packaging.”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(e), WAC 110-300-0241(1)(f)
May 23, 20253 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed the use of push pins for posting materials, which could pose a choking hazard if they were to fall onto the floor and become accessible to children. 0165 (3) (d) Licensor observed that the deep cabinets located in the bathroom were not secured. This presents a potential entrapment hazard and may pose a safety risk, particularly to children or vulnerable individuals.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed that dishwashing liquid was stored at the kitchen sink within reach of children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed two unsecured storage sheds containing yard equipment and other hazardous materials that were accessible to children, posing a significant safety risk.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Licensor observed that the side rails of the pack and play were dingy and discolored, appearing to be soiled and potentially contaminated with bodily fluids.”
WAC 110-300-0241(3)
The state cited rules at 2 of this home's 3 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times split about evenly: about a third had fewer, a third the same, and a third more (698 family homes).
How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare
Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None11%
- 1 of 323%
- 2 of 332%This home
- All 334%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- June 12, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since May 2025 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
The licensor observed that the plastic trash bags used to store sleeping mats contained plastic string cords that formed loops. This poses a safety hazard, as the loops could present a risk of strangulation or suffocation for children.
· December 4, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · December 4, 2025
WAC 110-300-0150(2) · Short Term
The licensor observed that there was an insufficient quantity of toys and learning materials to meet the developmental needs of all age groups in care, ranging from infants to children up to 13 years old. The limited availability of age-appropriate materials may negatively impact children’s engagement, learning opportunities, and overall development, as children require a variety of safe and stimulating items to support cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term / Serious
The licensor observed that the plastic trash bags used to store sleeping mats contained plastic string cords that formed loops. This poses a safety hazard, as the loops could present a risk of strangulation or suffocation for children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term / Serious
The licensor observed that a few sleep mats were stored in plastic bags, which poses both sanitation and safety concerns. Storing mats in plastic bags can trap moisture, leading to contamination, and also creates a risk of suffocation if children gain access to the bags.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term / Serious
The licensor observed that the drawer used to store knives was not securely locked. Child safety locks were not engaged, leaving the knives accessible to children. (immediate corrections made).
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term / Serious
The licensor observed that a crib was placed near an electrical outlet whose cover was not properly secured, as it was not attached to the wall. This posed a safety hazard, exposing children to the risk of electrical shock. The licensor provided guidance that all outlet covers must be securely fastened with screws and maintained intact to prevent children from accessing the outlets, ensuring a safe environment.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The licensor observed that a Comet cleanser was stored in the under-sink cabinet, making it accessible to children. This posed an immediate safety hazard due to the risk of poisoning or chemical injury.
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(e) / 110-300-0241(1)(f) · Short Term
The licensor observed that the refrigerator and freezer compartments required cleaning and sanitizing. Specifically, an open package of raw chicken appeared discolored, and there were spoiled or rotting fruits and vegetables. The refrigerator glass had sticky residue, and the freezer compartment contained spilled frozen foods that were not in their original packaging.
May 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed the use of push pins for posting materials, which could pose a choking hazard if they were to fall onto the floor and become accessible to children. 0165 (3) (d) Licensor observed that the deep cabinets located in the bathroom were not secured. This presents a potential entrapment hazard and may pose a safety risk, particularly to children or vulnerable individuals.
WAC 110-300-0241(3) · Short Term
Licensor observed that the side rails of the pack and play were dingy and discolored, appearing to be soiled and potentially contaminated with bodily fluids.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed that dishwashing liquid was stored at the kitchen sink within reach of children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed two unsecured storage sheds containing yard equipment and other hazardous materials that were accessible to children, posing a significant safety risk.
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Details
- Phone
- (253) 951-2437
- Address
- 21230 SE 271st Pl, Maple Valley, WA 98038
- License
- PL-85349
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
We couldn’t find some information that may matter to your decision: openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies. We can ask the program for you and copy you in.
Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.