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Sammamish · Licensed family home

Busy Bee Bilingual Daycare,LLC

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: 12 months to 6 years (state).

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 all 4 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Dec 9, 20259 citations
    • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The furnace is located in a closet in the hallway that is not secured closed to keep it inaccessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Alternate foods are not listed for an appropriate substitution to the child's peanut allergy.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The child's ICP states she has a medication to be given for an allergic reaction but the program does not have that medication.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • Program based staff policies and trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Documentation for delivering staff training on the training topics of (i), (ii), and (iii) is not available.”

        WAC 110-300-0110(4)

    • Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “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;”

        WAC 110-300-0115(3)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “There is a TV cord dangling behind the play house, wrapped around the playhouse frame. The cord is loose to create a loop.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

    • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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 H.W.”

        WAC 110-300-0115(2)

    • Child recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “5 children files were reviewed. One child file did not have an emergency contact listed or an alternate pick up person.”

        WAC 110-300-0460(2)

  • Aug 14, 202512 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “5b) the outlet in the bathroom near the sink is not TB but is GFCI type. removable plastic plugs are inserted in the outlet.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “a key is not available to unlock the bathroom door”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The back sliding door has a shade which was pulled to cover and block the opening.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Dishwasher tabs were stored under the kitchen sink, not locked or secured.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The windowsill height outside is more than 5 feet from the ground.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)

    • Program based staff policies and trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Documented staff training on these topics is not recorded.”

        WAC 110-300-0110(4)

    • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “TB test results are not verified in MERIT and not in staff files, available for review.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(3)

    • In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Z.J. did not complete 10 hours of training in 2024. EQEL training has not been completed for Z.”

        WAC 110-300-0107(1)

    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “4) several opened food items were observed not stored in air tight containers or labeled with dates opened.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The disaster policy is not specific to the new address.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(1)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Mar 19, 20253 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Trampoline was unlocked at the time of inspection. Provider locked the trampoline at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “One of the kitchen cupboards that had items that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Provider's child and one other child do not have current immunization record.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Aug 9, 20235 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Trampoline was accessible and not locked. Seesaw play structure was placed above packed ground.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Emergency exit stairway leading from the deck to downstairs playground was blocked.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Pets and animalsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Provider has a kitten and fish in the home. There is no pet policy. The cat needs a proof of vaccination.”

        WAC 110-300-0225(3)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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, Z., did not have a proof of CPR/1stAid/BBP training, or safe sleep training. The provider/licensee had an expired safe sleep training.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(4)

The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%
  • 3 of 427%
  • All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 9, 2025
On file
4 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — The furnace is located in a closet in the hallway that is not secured closed to keep it inaccessible to children. · December 9, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

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.

Staff records

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 H.W.

Staff records

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;

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Fire safety

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.

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.

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.

Child records

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.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

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.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

TB test results are not verified in MERIT and not in staff files, available for review.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

Z.J. did not complete 10 hours of training in 2024. EQEL training has not been completed for Z.

Safety requirements

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.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

a key is not available to unlock the bathroom door

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.

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.

Safe food practices

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.

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.

Postings

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.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

The disaster policy is not specific to the new address.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious

The windowsill height outside is more than 5 feet from the ground.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

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.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026

Emergency exit stairway leading from the deck to downstairs playground was blocked.

Pets and animals

WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026

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.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026

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, Z., did not have a proof of CPR/1stAid/BBP training, or safe sleep training. The provider/licensee had an expired safe sleep training.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(954) 830-9316
Area
Sammamish, 98075This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-85806
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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