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Creciendo Juntos

At a glance

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

License: 1 month 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 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Dec 10, 20252 citations
    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Licsendor observed recording of monthly fire and evacuation drill last done 9/19/2025.”

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

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Licensor observed drills last recorded on 9/19/2025”

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

  • Jul 30, 20242 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observed beads and various smaller art supplies in the art area that may pose as a choking hazard for toddlers (2)”

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

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “During the inspection, Licensor H. observe two child files that did not have immunizations recorded on a CIS form. Children's initials are: PG, JP (2)(a)”

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

  • Mar 12, 20245 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The three step cleaning bottles were obserevd to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). The three step cleaning bottles were observed to be placed in close proximity with food items at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”

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

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A knife with sharp edges in the kitchen drawer was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Large objects were observed on top of a snack cabinet that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). The site temperature was observed at 66 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). In the kitchen area, the blank plate cover for a non-tamper resistant outlet was observed to be undone and it was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

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

    • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “MERIT reflected that an assistant's (OG) TB test was missing at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(3)

    • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “It was observed that the electronic workforce registry (MERIT) was not regularly maintained and entered at the time of inspection. An assistant's (OG) record/file was not established at the time of inspection. An assistant's (ME) record/file was observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: item (a) - item (e). / The provider and two assistants' (RG & JL) record files were observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: item (b).”

        WAC 110-300-0115(1)

  • Oct 3, 20238 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A trampoline was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Knives with sharp edges in the kitchen drawer were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection. A set of gardening hose was observed on the ground in the outdoor area that posed a tripping hazard at the time of inspection. Large objects on top of vanity were observed in the bathroom area that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection. An outlet near water in the kitchen area was observed to be non TR/GFCI at the time of inspection/An outlet in the reading room was observed to be non-tamper resistant at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “An emergency exit door near the kitchen area was observed to be partially blocked at the time of inspection.”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Cleaning supplies were observed inside a kitchen cabinet that were accessible to children at the time of inspection. Janitorial equipment was observed in the kitchen area that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

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

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “MERIT reflected that an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT refleced that the provider's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The licensor was unable to determine the working condition of the fire extinguisher becuase no purchase receipt or inspection tag was observed at the time of inspection.”

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

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The outdoor gate was observed to be unable to self-close and self-latch at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The first aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: A current first-aid manual.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(3)

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
December 10, 2025
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, Licensor H. observed beads and various smaller art supplies in the art area that may pose as a choking hazard for toddlers (2) · July 30, 2024

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

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 10, 2025

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0470(4)(a)-Licsendor observed recording of monthly fire and evacuation drill last done 9/19/2025.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

110-300-0470(4)(b)- Licensor observed drills last recorded on 9/19/2025

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 30, 2024

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, Licensor H. observe two child files that did not have immunizations recorded on a CIS form. Children's initials are: PG, JP (2)(a)

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

During the inspection, Licensor H. observed beads and various smaller art supplies in the art area that may pose as a choking hazard for toddlers (2)

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 12, 2024

Safety requirements

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

A knife with sharp edges in the kitchen drawer was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Large objects were observed on top of a snack cabinet that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). The site temperature was observed at 66 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). In the kitchen area, the blank plate cover for a non-tamper resistant outlet was observed to be undone and it was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

The three step cleaning bottles were obserevd to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). The three step cleaning bottles were observed to be placed in close proximity with food items at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

MERIT reflected that an assistant's (OG) TB test was missing at the time of inspection.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

It was observed that the electronic workforce registry (MERIT) was not regularly maintained and entered at the time of inspection. An assistant's (OG) record/file was not established at the time of inspection. An assistant's (ME) record/file was observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: item (a) - item (e). / The provider and two assistants' (RG & JL) record files were observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: item (b).

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · October 3, 2023

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

The licensor was unable to determine the working condition of the fire extinguisher becuase no purchase receipt or inspection tag was observed at the time of inspection.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The outdoor gate was observed to be unable to self-close and self-latch at the time of inspection.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

A trampoline was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements

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

Knives with sharp edges in the kitchen drawer were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection. A set of gardening hose was observed on the ground in the outdoor area that posed a tripping hazard at the time of inspection. Large objects on top of vanity were observed in the bathroom area that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection. An outlet near water in the kitchen area was observed to be non TR/GFCI at the time of inspection/An outlet in the reading room was observed to be non-tamper resistant at the time of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

An emergency exit door near the kitchen area was observed to be partially blocked at the time of inspection.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

The first aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: A current first-aid manual.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

Cleaning supplies were observed inside a kitchen cabinet that were accessible to children at the time of inspection. Janitorial equipment was observed in the kitchen area that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

MERIT reflected that an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT refleced that the provider's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 697-9770
Area
Seattle, 98106This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83054
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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