Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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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The furnace is located in a closet in the hallway that is not secured closed to keep it inaccessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· December 9, 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 · December 9, 2025
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
Documentation for delivering staff training on the training topics of (i), (ii), and (iii) is not available. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0115(2) · Long Term
Staff files do not include job titles or date of birth. A high school diploma or equivalent is not available in the staff file or recorded in MERIT for Haley Wadell. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Staff files do not include the following information: (a) A copy of current government issued photo identification; (b) Emergency contact information; (c) Completed employment application or resume; (d) Annual observation, evaluation, and feedback information; Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The play yard has two gates. Neither gate self closes. Neither gate is locked. One of the gates must be self closing and self latching and the other gate may be locked, or self closing and self latching. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
There is a TV cord dangling behind the play house, wrapped around the playhouse frame. The cord is loose to create a loop. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
The furnace is located in a closet in the hallway that is not secured closed to keep it inaccessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Alternate foods are not listed for an appropriate substitution to the child's peanut allergy. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The child's ICP states she has a medication to be given for an allergic reaction but the program does not have that medication. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
5 children files were reviewed. One child file did not have an emergency contact listed or an alternate pick up person.
Licensing visit · August 14, 2025
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
Documented staff training on these topics is not recorded. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
TB test results are not verified in MERIT and not in staff files, available for review. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
Zusana Jurigova did not complete 10 hours of training in 2024. EQEL training has not been completed for Zusana. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
5b) the outlet in the bathroom near the sink is not TB but is GFCI type. removable plastic plugs are inserted in the outlet. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
a key is not available to unlock the bathroom door Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The back sliding door has a shade which was pulled to cover and block the opening. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
1) a child's registration paperwork states an allergy to peanuts. An individual care plan is not on file. The required information is not available in written format. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
4) several opened food items were observed not stored in air tight containers or labeled with dates opened. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Dishwasher tabs were stored under the kitchen sink, not locked or secured. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Directions from the nearest cross street is not posted, a statement of where to find emergency medical information for children and staff is not posted, and the statement regarding "additional licening information is available upon request" is not posted. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
The disaster policy is not specific to the new address.
Licensing visit · March 19, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Trampoline was unlocked at the time of inspection. Provider locked the trampoline at the time of inspection.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Provider's child and one other child do not have current immunization record.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
One of the kitchen cupboards that had items that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children.
Licensing visit · August 9, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Trampoline was accessible and not locked. Seesaw play structure was placed above packed ground.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Emergency exit stairway leading from the deck to downstairs playground was blocked.
WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious
Provider has a kitten and fish in the home. There is no pet policy. The cat needs a proof of vaccination.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Provider had dangerous substances stored under the bathroom and kitchen sink that were accessible to children. Playground storage area where power tools are stored was unlocked and accessible to children. Unlicensed space (office) left open and accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Provider's husband stepped in to help for the staff person who had an emergency did not have all the required trainings (CPR/1stAid/BBP) Basic training, child abuse and neglect training, emergency preparedness training, shaken baby training. The lead teacher, Zuzanna, did not have a proof of CPR/1stAid/BBP training, or safe sleep training. The provider/licensee had an expired safe sleep training.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the 15 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in December 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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