Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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Small safety plugs were plugged into the outlets. Once was removed during the visit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 20, 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 · November 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Small safety plugs were plugged into the outlets. Once was removed during the visit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency back sliding patio door was locked during the visit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0180(2) · Long Term
Provider stated children brush their teeth at home, there were no documentation observed stating parents opt out.
Licensing visit · April 9, 2025
WAC 110-300-0360(2) · Long Term
Create a schedule designed to meet the ages of enrolled children's developmenta, cultura and special needs.
Licensing visit · October 14, 2024
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed infant (5 months) turning over from back. Infant was not returned to lay on back.
Licensing visit · March 21, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
During the onsite monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed large carpet partially blocking exit door, unable to exit or enter the childcare without physically pulling back the carpet.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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