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Lynnwood · Licensed family home

Caring Hand Childcare LLC

At a glance

  • Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 9 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: birth to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in May 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since March 2024.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

  • Received Feb 9, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved May 20, 2026

    • “The allegation is that the provider failed to prevent children from a safety hazard.”

      The state’s description of the complaint

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “There is sufficient evidence to support this allegation based on the information obtained from the staff and observation.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

Of the 395 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 7 to 11 children, 375 (95%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 20 (5%) have one or more, as this home does.

How all 395 similar-size family homes compare

Of the 395 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 7 to 11 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None95%
  • One or more5%This home

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 3, 20263 citations
    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

      • “One panel of the fence near the front left side is broken, with nails exposed.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

      • “The fridge was not maintained in a clean condition, with food residue observed.”

        WAC 110-300-0241(1)(e)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

      • “Missing the CIS form for child MW.”

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

  • Nov 13, 20251 citation
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “The hallway leading to the main entrance was partially blocked by toys and materials.”

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

  • Aug 15, 20241 citation
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “The garden shed was accessible to the children. 110-300-0260(5) A garden hose and a rake were accessible to the children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • Mar 4, 20242 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “The hallway gate is blocking the emergency exit back door.”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “The hallway storage is accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

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
September 3, 2026
On file
4 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — There is sufficient evidence to support this allegation based on the information obtained from the staff and observation. · February 10, 2026

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

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 3, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

110-300-0145(8) One panel of the fence near the front left side is broken, with nails exposed.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

110-300-0210(1)(2) Missing the CIS form for child MW.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(e) · Short Term

110-300-0241(1)(e) The fridge was not maintained in a clean condition, with food residue observed.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received February 9, 2026 · Resolved May 20, 2026

“The allegation is that the provider failed to prevent children from a safety hazard.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

There is sufficient evidence to support this allegation based on the information obtained from the staff and observation.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 13, 2025

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

110-300-0166(3)(c) The hallway leading to the main entrance was partially blocked by toys and materials.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 15, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The garden shed was accessible to the children. 110-300-0260(5) A garden hose and a rake were accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 4, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

110-300-0166(3)(c) The hallway gate is blocking the emergency exit back door.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The hallway storage is accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

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Details

Phone
(206) 209-6801
Area
Lynnwood, 98036This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83898
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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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

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

Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.

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