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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Over the counter cough medicine was observed to be sitting in the bathroom in the toddler classroom and was accessible. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 7, 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 · July 7, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
Handwashing sink in the toddler classroom was over 120 degrees. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Over the counter cough medicine was observed to be sitting in the bathroom in the toddler classroom and was accessible. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Preschool room had cabinet door under the sink unlocked and cleaning products were located in the cabinet. Lysol and Clorox wipes were on the counter in the 2nd/3rd grade room and on the counter in the bathroom.
Licensing visit · March 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Staff Mary did not complete the safe sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Staff Mikal did not complete the child care basics training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Staff Mary did not complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids.
Licensing visit · October 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Staff M.L. has a background check that is withdrawn.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Makeba did not complete the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Makeba is missing CPR and First aid training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Provider Charlett and Makeba is missing food handler permit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Makeba is missing child care basics training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Makeba is missing safe sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Mekeba is missing medication training.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the ten findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in July 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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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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