Kirkland · Licensed family home
Carol Plymyer
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 all 4 of its licensing inspections since April 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 5, 20263 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In the bathroom area, hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children. These were moved during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The water in the bathroom sink was tested at 122*”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two immunization records were dated over 12 months ago.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Dec 30, 20253 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In the bathroom, hand sanitizer and toothpaste were accessible to children. These were moved during the visit. In the backyard, paint cans and some sort of toxin in rectangular tin can was observed to be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that c clamps and other hand tools were accessible to children in the backyard.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that both gates were not able to latch shut.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Apr 25, 20252 citations
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Emergency exit gate was observed to have missing or loose slats, causing a gap of about 3.5 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed the emergency exit gate did not self-close or self-latch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Apr 4, 20246 citations
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed a blanket in the Pack N Play with a sleeping infant. Blanket was removed immediately.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There is a slide present in the back yard with no fall zone.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed emergency exit door locked. Provider unlocked it immediately.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Water temperature in bathroom reading 129 degrees F.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Outlet in kitchen near sink is not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Fence is missing several slats and has a gap in the back right corner of the yard is a whole larger than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the fence.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
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
- October 5, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
In the bathroom area, hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children. These were moved during the visit.
· October 5, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 5, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water in the bathroom sink was tested at 122*
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two immunization records were dated over 12 months ago.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
In the bathroom area, hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children. These were moved during the visit.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 30, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
It was observed that both gates were not able to latch shut.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
In the bathroom, hand sanitizer and toothpaste were accessible to children. These were moved during the visit. In the backyard, paint cans and some sort of toxin in rectangular tin can was observed to be accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed that c clamps and other hand tools were accessible to children in the backyard.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 25, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate was observed to have missing or loose slats, causing a gap of about 3.5 inches.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
It was observed the emergency exit gate did not self-close or self-latch.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · April 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
Licensor observed a blanket in the Pack N Play with a sleeping infant. Blanket was removed immediately.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Fence is missing several slats and has a gap in the back right corner of the yard is a whole larger than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the fence.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
There is a slide present in the back yard with no fall zone.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed emergency exit door locked. Provider unlocked it immediately.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Water temperature in bathroom reading 129 degrees F.
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 821-0350
- Area
- Kirkland, 98034This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-7923
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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 — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.