Maple Valley · Licensed family home
Cute Munchkins Daycare
What to know
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 2 of its 4 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Mar 25, 2026Nothing cited
- Oct 4, 2024Nothing cited
Apr 2, 20247 citations
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(1, 2) Licensor observed a child with a food allergy did not have an individual care plan in place to determine is a child needs a life saving medication to manage the child's food allergy.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Long Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Licensor observed diaper plastic bags accessible to children in the closet. (immediate corrections made: removal of plastic bags). 0165 (2f) Licensor observed the glass entrance door where children enter and exit did not have stickers or art work at children's eye level to prevent children from walking through the glass door. 0165 (2g) Licensor observed the pack and play was placed near the window. 0165 (4c) Licensor observed light fixture covers in the living room (child care space)were made of glass.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor osberved trash recepticles were stored in the outdoor exiting pathway.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed the bathroom cabinet stored cleaning products that were accessible to children. (Child lock was adjusted to make cleaning products inaccessible).”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed a package of Aspirin was found in the First aid kit. (immediate corrections made and Ms. S. discarded the package).”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Licensor observed the aircon unit did not have a mesh to avoid fan blade from being exposed. Licensor observed a wheel barrow filled with composites in the outdoor space. Licensor observed trash recipticles werestored in the exiting pathway. 0145 (11) Licensor observed the self-closing mechanism did not close automatically. Spring needs to readjusted. 0145 (8) Licensor observed a wood panel with a 3.5 inch gap.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(1,2) Licensor observed the emergency information did not have the cross street and directions posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Oct 25, 20232 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed window blind with cord in library bonus room Licensor observed plastic bags accessible in kitchen area cabinet Licensor observed glass door without stickers at child's eye level to prevent injuries Licensor observed water temprature in bathroom at 150 degrees F Licensor observed stairwell to unlicensed space needing a pressure gate to prevent access to stair area Licensor observed 2 outlets, one in hallway entrance and one in kitchen floor area that were not tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor did not observe a medication area to store meds for both controlled or area for external meds for that can be injected.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
The state cited rules at 2 of this home's 4 inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had more: 58% of 401 had rules cited at 3 or more.
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%This home
- 3 of 427%
- All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- March 25, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
(1, 2) Licensor observed a child with a food allergy did not have an individual care plan in place to determine is a child needs a life saving medication to manage the child's food allergy.
· April 2, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · April 2, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
(1, 2) Licensor observed a child with a food allergy did not have an individual care plan in place to determine is a child needs a life saving medication to manage the child's food allergy.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Licensor observed the aircon unit did not have a mesh to avoid fan blade from being exposed. Licensor observed a wheel barrow filled with composites in the outdoor space. Licensor observed trash recipticles werestored in the exiting pathway. 0145 (11) Licensor observed the self-closing mechanism did not close automatically. Spring needs to readjusted. 0145 (8) Licensor observed a wood panel with a 3.5 inch gap.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Serious / Long Term
Licensor observed diaper plastic bags accessible to children in the closet. (immediate corrections made: removal of plastic bags). 0165 (2f) Licensor observed the glass entrance door where children enter and exit did not have stickers or art work at children's eye level to prevent children from walking through the glass door. 0165 (2g) Licensor observed the pack and play was placed near the window. 0165 (4c) Licensor observed light fixture covers in the living room (child care space)were made of glass.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor osberved trash recepticles were stored in the outdoor exiting pathway.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed the bathroom cabinet stored cleaning products that were accessible to children. (Child lock was adjusted to make cleaning products inaccessible).
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
(1,2) Licensor observed the emergency information did not have the cross street and directions posted.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor observed a package of Aspirin was found in the First aid kit. (immediate corrections made and Ms. S. discarded the package).
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 25, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed window blind with cord in library bonus room Licensor observed plastic bags accessible in kitchen area cabinet Licensor observed glass door without stickers at child's eye level to prevent injuries Licensor observed water temprature in bathroom at 150 degrees F Licensor observed stairwell to unlicensed space needing a pressure gate to prevent access to stair area Licensor observed 2 outlets, one in hallway entrance and one in kitchen floor area that were not tamper resistant.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor did not observe a medication area to store meds for both controlled or area for external meds for that can be injected.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 208-9290
- Address
- 23907 SE 277th Pl, Maple Valley, WA 98038
- License
- PL-83521
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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.
Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Website, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.