Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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It was observed, Faculty member PM did not have a current Food Handler's Permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 9, 2026
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 · February 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed, Faculty member PM did not have a current Food Handler's Permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
It was observed in room 1, plastic garbag bags were stored at child level. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed child 3 and 4 had outdated immunizations. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed in Room 1, diaper creams were stored at child level. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Licensing visit · February 19, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Some staff had not renewed BBP trainings pursuant to L&I regulations.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
One staff had not renewed their Food Handler Permit prior to expiring.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
EpiPen in Preschool classroom was not accompanied with medication authorization form.
Licensing visit · May 7, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that a toddler slide had approximately 3" of wood chips
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
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