Skip to main content

Seattle · Licensed family home

Cody Day Care

At a glance

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

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Aug 25, 20256 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil.”

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

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “1065(3)(b) - During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing a long candle/grill/utility lighter.”

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

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable structures with slides that did not have proper ground surfacing.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing knives, a sharp wine cork remover, and corn skewers.”

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

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records.”

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

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records. None of these four files contained a parent or guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(3)

  • Jan 6, 20253 citations
    • Pets and animalsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of this inspection, provider did not have documentation of required vaccinations for 2 pet cats.”

        WAC 110-300-0225(3)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed mouth wash labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored in a bathroom drawer accessible to children. Violation corrected on site. Licensor observed a toilet brush in a storage cabinet under the bathroom sink that was accessible to children. TA provided to put a child safety lock on this cabinet to make it inaccessible, or to store the toilet brush in another location inaccessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of this inspection, provider L.C. and assistant teacher J.A. did not have current documentation of BBP training. BBP training for both staff members expired as of 6/30/2024 At the time of this inspection, an infant was present in care and observed taking a nap while being supervised by assistant teacher J.A. Infant safe sleep trainings for L.C. and J.A. were expired as of 6/27/2024.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

  • Apr 25, 2024Nothing cited
  • Jun 21, 20235 citations
    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The restroom cabinet and items in the baskets in the restroom on a shelf are considered medications (creams, hair products, toothpaste etc.) that belong to the household members. These items were accessible to the children.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “There was no ground covering under the little slide in the front yard. There were scooters and bikes with missing grip handles and metal exposed.”

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

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “There is yard equipment play houses with chunks of wood gone splintery to touch. Heater on wall in room by back door (TV Room) was observed to have a heater that was hot to touch when turned on. The heater requires a guard around it. Dryer requires a lock. The washer has an automatic lock that enables ability to open. Items stored on shelves throughout that can become projectile objects need securing. Wii games, books etc. There are some shelving units that are on carpet and are wobbly to touch not secure Powe strip in other Bedroom with Bay Window was observed to have a powerstrip sitting on one of the shelving units accessible to children (several items plugged in at time of visit). Also had a collection of dust on it as well . White shelf in other Bedroom with Bay Window needs securing Light Bulbs were observed to not be shatterproof. Main Space toys on higher shelves need securing. Razors in restroom in a basket was accessible to children. Play kitchen and Little Tikes Grill Set was thrown on playground was not secure unstable.”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Disinfectant/Bleach is stored in the cabinet in the restroom with no lock on the cabinet and is accessible to children. Cleaning products, other hygiene and beauty items are stored in the cabinet in the restroom and in baskets in restroom accessible to children. Janitorial items by the backdoor outside was moved during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing required trainings and has unsupervised access with children. All staff are missing BBP training. Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing CPR/First Aid, Food Handler's Permit, Initial Basic STARS, DCYF Trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Safe Sleep and Medication Management. Owner/Provider missing DCYF Trainings: Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, and Medication Management.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)

The state cited rules at 3 of this home's 4 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times split three ways: 42% had fewer, 28% the same, and 30% more (401 family homes).

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%This home
  • All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 25, 2025
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil. · August 25, 2025

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

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 25, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable structures with slides that did not have proper ground surfacing.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing knives, a sharp wine cork remover, and corn skewers.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

1065(3)(b) - During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing a long candle/grill/utility lighter.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records. None of these four files contained a parent or guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 6, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, provider L.C. and assistant teacher J.A. did not have current documentation of BBP training. BBP training for both staff members expired as of 6/30/2024 At the time of this inspection, an infant was present in care and observed taking a nap while being supervised by assistant teacher J.A. Infant safe sleep trainings for L.C. and J.A. were expired as of 6/27/2024.

Pets and animals

WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, provider did not have documentation of required vaccinations for 2 pet cats.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed mouth wash labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored in a bathroom drawer accessible to children. Violation corrected on site. Licensor observed a toilet brush in a storage cabinet under the bathroom sink that was accessible to children. TA provided to put a child safety lock on this cabinet to make it inaccessible, or to store the toilet brush in another location inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · June 21, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

The restroom cabinet and items in the baskets in the restroom on a shelf are considered medications (creams, hair products, toothpaste etc.) that belong to the household members. These items were accessible to the children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There was no ground covering under the little slide in the front yard. There were scooters and bikes with missing grip handles and metal exposed.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

There is yard equipment play houses with chunks of wood gone splintery to touch. Heater on wall in room by back door (TV Room) was observed to have a heater that was hot to touch when turned on. The heater requires a guard around it. Dryer requires a lock. The washer has an automatic lock that enables ability to open. Items stored on shelves throughout that can become projectile objects need securing. Wii games, books etc. There are some shelving units that are on carpet and are wobbly to touch not secure Powe strip in other Bedroom with Bay Window was observed to have a powerstrip sitting on one of the shelving units accessible to children (several items plugged in at time of visit). Also had a collection of dust on it as well . White shelf in other Bedroom with Bay Window needs securing Light Bulbs were observed to not be shatterproof. Main Space toys on higher shelves need securing. Razors in restroom in a basket was accessible to children. Play kitchen and Little Tikes Grill Set was thrown on playground was not secure unstable.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Disinfectant/Bleach is stored in the cabinet in the restroom with no lock on the cabinet and is accessible to children. Cleaning products, other hygiene and beauty items are stored in the cabinet in the restroom and in baskets in restroom accessible to children. Janitorial items by the backdoor outside was moved during the visit.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing required trainings and has unsupervised access with children. All staff are missing BBP training. Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing CPR/First Aid, Food Handler's Permit, Initial Basic STARS, DCYF Trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Safe Sleep and Medication Management. Owner/Provider missing DCYF Trainings: Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, and Medication Management.

Report (PDF)

Shortlist replaces people’s names in the state’s text with initials. This is done by rule, not by hand, so it can miss a name or shorten a word that isn’t one. The state’s report, linked on each row, has the original.

What it costs

We couldn’t find it, so if you know, please share. We’ll publish it and work to confirm it with the provider directly too.

Details

Phone
(206) 242-8716
Area
Seattle, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-15121

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.

Run Cody Day Care? Correct or add anything here, free.
Sources and dates

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.

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.

Watch