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Carolyn's Cozy Care

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At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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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

The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

One citation, in April 2024, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Infant safe sleep practices.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Aug 17, 20267 citations
    • Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “One staff member had an expired PBC.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(2)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “One staff member had an expired Food Worker Card.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Individual care plan observed had not identified the food substitution for a child's allergy.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The provider had not obtained cetirizine, prescribed for one child with an allergy, from the family.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A playhouse was placed within the 3-foot fall zone of the structure with the slide.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

    • Safety requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The glass door did not have stickers, decals, or posters to make the glass visible.”

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

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “One child's immunization record was not observed on file.”

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

  • Sep 2, 20251 citation
    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “One electrical outlet located upstairs in the play area was not tamper-resistant.”

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

  • Nov 4, 20247 citations
    • Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “This licensor did not observe transportation policy in parent handbook. In the health policy book on page 23, 24, 25 the provider stating that children will be transported via vehicle.”

        WAC 110-300-0480(2)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A fan with a cord was stored on the bottom shelf of the bathroom changing station, accessible to children. Items with cords were stored in kitchen drawers without safety locks, making them accessible to children. A hose was left on the ground, accessible to children.”

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

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/06/2024.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(2)

    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Milk and apple juice served to children were not labeled with the opening date.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

    • Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Three children’s files were missing dental provider contact information.”

        WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “One child’s file contained an outdated immunization record.”

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

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “m) The liability insurance statement was not posted on the bulletin board as required.”

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

  • Apr 15, 202411 citations, 1 Immediate
    • Infant safe sleep practicesImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
      • “A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern.”

        WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate risk

    • Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The documentation from the manufacturer was not available during the monitoring visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b)

    • Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Several children's files were missing dental and physician contact information.”

        WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider reported conducting fire drills but forgot to record them.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Cords were observed accessible to children in the sleeping room.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A box of toys wider than the shelf width and a rocking horse stick were observed placed on top of the shelf, posing a falling hazard.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured 121.9 degrees Fahrenheit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “No safety gate was observed on the stairs located in the yard.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Several children's files were observed to be missing updated immunization records.”

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

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The provider did not have the following forms listed in WAC-0505 posted”

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

    • Retaining facility and program recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The dogs' vaccinations were not accessible for review during the monitoring visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0465(5)

  • Dec 6, 20234 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Aids do not have required health and safety trainings including child abuse and neglect reporting, emergency preparedness training, shaken baby syndrome, children experiencing homelessness, and safe sleep.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(4)

    • Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Provider not taking children's health history and emergency information on off-site activities. Provider not taking 1st Aid Kit on off-site activities.”

        WAC 110-300-0480(2)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “There were a couple of buckets of small toys that posed a chocking hazard for an infant in the downstairs play area. A cord from a speaker hanging next to the crib. Plastic zip lock bags accessible to children in the kitchen. Two large shelves need to be secured in the downstairs area of the home. One outlet in the dining room and one in the TV room were not tamper-resistant.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Fire extinguishers not mounted to the wall. Portable heater used in the downstairs play area.”

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

  • May 10, 20232 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Sliding glass door did not have stickers. One of the cribs had peeling paint. Electrical outlets are not temper-resistant. Bathroom outlet is not GFCI.”

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

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Exit window had a sofa placed in front of it.”

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

The state cited rules at all 6 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 6 times had fewer: 73% of 26.

How all 26 Seattle-area family homes inspected 6 times compare

Of the 26 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None4%
  • 1 of 64%
  • 2 of 64%
  • 3 of 68%
  • 4 of 615%
  • 5 of 638%
  • All 627%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 17, 2026
On file
6 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Immediate — A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern. · April 15, 2024

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

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · August 17, 2026

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

One staff member had an expired PBC.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

One staff member had an expired Food Worker Card.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

A playhouse was placed within the 3-foot fall zone of the structure with the slide.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term

The glass door did not have stickers, decals, or posters to make the glass visible.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Individual care plan observed had not identified the food substitution for a child's allergy.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

The provider had not obtained cetirizine, prescribed for one child with an allergy, from the family.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child's immunization record was not observed on file.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 2, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

One electrical outlet located upstairs in the play area was not tamper-resistant.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · November 4, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

A fan with a cord was stored on the bottom shelf of the bathroom changing station, accessible to children. Items with cords were stored in kitchen drawers without safety locks, making them accessible to children. A hose was left on the ground, accessible to children.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/06/2024.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Milk and apple juice served to children were not labeled with the opening date.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child’s file contained an outdated immunization record.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Three children’s files were missing dental provider contact information.

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

This licensor did not observe transportation policy in parent handbook. In the health policy book on page 23, 24, 25 the provider stating that children will be transported via vehicle.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

m) The liability insurance statement was not posted on the bulletin board as required.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · April 15, 2024

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term

The documentation from the manufacturer was not available during the monitoring visit.

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate

A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Several children's files were observed to be missing updated immunization records.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Several children's files were missing dental and physician contact information.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

The provider reported conducting fire drills but forgot to record them.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The provider did not have the following forms listed in WAC-0505 posted

Retaining facility and program records

WAC 110-300-0465(5) · Long Term

The dogs' vaccinations were not accessible for review during the monitoring visit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Cords were observed accessible to children in the sleeping room.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

A box of toys wider than the shelf width and a rocking horse stick were observed placed on top of the shelf, posing a falling hazard.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured 121.9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

No safety gate was observed on the stairs located in the yard.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 6, 2023

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

Fire extinguishers not mounted to the wall. Portable heater used in the downstairs play area.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Aids do not have required health and safety trainings including child abuse and neglect reporting, emergency preparedness training, shaken baby syndrome, children experiencing homelessness, and safe sleep.

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Provider not taking children's health history and emergency information on off-site activities. Provider not taking 1st Aid Kit on off-site activities.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

There were a couple of buckets of small toys that posed a chocking hazard for an infant in the downstairs play area. A cord from a speaker hanging next to the crib. Plastic zip lock bags accessible to children in the kitchen. Two large shelves need to be secured in the downstairs area of the home. One outlet in the dining room and one in the TV room were not tamper-resistant.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 10, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026

Sliding glass door did not have stickers. One of the cribs had peeling paint. Electrical outlets are not temper-resistant. Bathroom outlet is not GFCI.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026

Exit window had a sofa placed in front of it.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 353-4926
Area
Renton, 98059This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83032
Quality program
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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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