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Tukwila · Licensed family home

Dahir Hodan

At a glance

  • Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
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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 all 5 of its licensing inspections since December 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jun 10, 20261 citation
    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Gate to the right has self latch mechanism but does not shut automatically when opened due to grass in the area overgrown.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • May 19, 20256 citations
    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the outdoor emergency exit fence did not consistently self-close or self-latch.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, a large section on the front left side of the outdoor play area did not have a fence or barrier preventing children from leaving or people from entering.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the back section of the fence was detached from the fence poles causing a section of the fence to lean into the outdoor play area.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the outlet located next to the restroom handwashing sink was tampr-resistant, but not equiped with a GFCI outlet type.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, child 1's registration form stated a fish allergy. No other information or individual care plan was located on site for this child's allergy. No medication for this allergy was on-site.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of inspection, no postings for known allergies were posted in program.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Nov 7, 20247 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A piece of climbing play equipment (horse rocker) was observed in the outdoor area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”

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

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

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

    • Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS).”

        WAC 110-300-0115(3)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The backyard was observed to need lawn mowing at the time of inspection. The licensor was unable to determine whether the outdoor gate was able to self-close and self-latch because it was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor gate as a second emergency exit was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor toys were observed to be insufficient in numbers at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(1), WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(12)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Item (C) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection. Item (iv) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(2)

    • Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS). Risk”

        WAC 110-300-0115(1)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The following items were missing on the posting board at the time of inspection: The child care license and the insurance coverage information.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Jun 3, 202411 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Clear thumb tacks are being used to post items on the bullentin board. When the licensor was trying to adjust paper on two occassions a thumb tack fell out and onto the floor. Thumb tacks form choking hazards and children can be pricked by the sharp end. Cording from the television is loose., pulled and an angle and plugged into a powerstrip along with other items in a corner. The cording and cable for the Xfinity Cable box etc. is accessible. The outlet in the restroom by the sink is not GFCI and tamper resistant. There are outlets in the kitchen that were observed to also not be GFCI and tamper resistant that are located by the sink in the kitchen. Water in restroom was at 120.2 degrees. Chipping paint was observed in the kitchen on the windowsill by the sink.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e)

    • Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Program has a cleaning schedule but did not have cleaning supplies dedicated for the kitchen eating areas.”

        WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The exit gate from the yard is not self-closing nor self-latching and the area path of the exit and by the gate has lots of weeds and sticker bushes. This area would need to be cleared (weeds and sticker bushes removed) in order to be a safe path for the provider, staff and children to exit.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Vent by fireplace on the ceiling was observed to have lots of dust/debris on it. Fire Extinguisher was last serviced March 2023.”

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

    • Training requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Provider is missing current BBP training. S.S. is missing Safe Sleep Training it expired on 5/30/2024.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(1), WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

    • Program based staff policies and trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “S.S. missing documentation that she has been delivered above items listed under WAC 110-300-0110(4).”

        WAC 110-300-0110(4)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “There was no documentation that S.S reviewed the Disaster Plan yearly. There was not 72 hours of food and water.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(1)

    • Room arrangement, child-related displays, private space, and belongingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The provider is licensed for 6 but there is only 4 cubby spaces. 1 is on a shelving unit and ther other 3 drawers unit bin.”

        WAC 110-300-0140(5)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “First Aid kit was missing Ace Bandage and Manual”

        WAC 110-300-0230(3)

    • Program and daily scheduleLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Daily Schedule was not observed posted.”

        WAC 110-300-0360(2)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The following was not observed posted: License Insurance Information Evacuation Plan Daily Schedule.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Dec 5, 20237 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Staff files (S. and S.) was missing documentation of Basic Initial Training from file and MERIT and missing required trainings under WAC 110-300-0106. Provider was missing documentation of Safe Sleep Training, Training expired in October.”

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

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Rocking horse was on cement.”

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

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Cording dangling from television and other devices by child high chair and plugged into the powerstrip for the television. Cording from multiplug charging station was loose. Cording by book area was observed to loose (to the left of fire place) Outlet on island was observed to not be tamper resistant. It was a child proof outlet that is broken and no longer child proof. Restroom outlet was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlets in the kitchen were not GFCI and tamper resistant. One of the outlet on the right side of the sink appeared to be GFCI but was not tamper resistant. Sliding door did not have posters nor stickers on it. There did not appear to be enough lighting to illuminate the main space. There was no lock on the door leading to the laundry room. The washer and dryer also did not have a lock. The outlets in the home throughout were observed to not be tamper resistant but child proof.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “There was no flashlight nor batteries. The door had a locking knob and deadbolt.”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Spray bottles for diapering is kept on the changing table in the main space on the changing table shelf and is accessible to children. Comet under the sink accessible to children. Soap/for the body under the sink and accessible to children.”

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

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Staff do not have documentation of being trained on policies nor taking the DCYF Medication Training. Lotions, creams etc. observed under the sink in the restroom accessible to children.”

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

    • Meal and snack scheduleLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Program is not doing toothbrushing nor toothbrushing activities.”

        WAC 110-300-0180(2)

The state cited rules at all 5 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 77% of 97.

How all 97 Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times compare

Of the 97 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 57%
  • 2 of 58%
  • 3 of 530%
  • 4 of 526%
  • All 523%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
June 10, 2026
On file
5 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, the outdoor emergency exit fence did not consistently self-close or self-latch. · May 19, 2025

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

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 10, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

110-300-0145(11) - Gate to the right has self latch mechanism but does not shut automatically when opened due to grass in the area overgrown.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · May 19, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of inspection, the outdoor emergency exit fence did not consistently self-close or self-latch.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of inspection, a large section on the front left side of the outdoor play area did not have a fence or barrier preventing children from leaving or people from entering.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of inspection, the back section of the fence was detached from the fence poles causing a section of the fence to lean into the outdoor play area.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, the outlet located next to the restroom handwashing sink was tampr-resistant, but not equiped with a GFCI outlet type.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

At the time of inspection, child 1's registration form stated a fish allergy. No other information or individual care plan was located on site for this child's allergy. No medication for this allergy was on-site.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, no postings for known allergies were posted in program.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · November 7, 2024

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS). Risk

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS).

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term

The backyard was observed to need lawn mowing at the time of inspection. The licensor was unable to determine whether the outdoor gate was able to self-close and self-latch because it was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor gate as a second emergency exit was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor toys were observed to be insufficient in numbers at the time of inspection.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A piece of climbing play equipment (horse rocker) was observed in the outdoor area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

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

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The following items were missing on the posting board at the time of inspection: The child care license and the insurance coverage information.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

Item (C) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection. Item (iv) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · June 3, 2024

Room arrangement, child-related displays, private space, and belongings

WAC 110-300-0140(5) · Long Term

The provider is licensed for 6 but there is only 4 cubby spaces. 1 is on a shelving unit and ther other 3 drawers unit bin.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

Program has a cleaning schedule but did not have cleaning supplies dedicated for the kitchen eating areas.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The exit gate from the yard is not self-closing nor self-latching and the area path of the exit and by the gate has lots of weeds and sticker bushes. This area would need to be cleared (weeds and sticker bushes removed) in order to be a safe path for the provider, staff and children to exit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Serious / Short Term

Clear thumb tacks are being used to post items on the bullentin board. When the licensor was trying to adjust paper on two occassions a thumb tack fell out and onto the floor. Thumb tacks form choking hazards and children can be pricked by the sharp end. Cording from the television is loose., pulled and an angle and plugged into a powerstrip along with other items in a corner. The cording and cable for the Xfinity Cable box etc. is accessible. The outlet in the restroom by the sink is not GFCI and tamper resistant. There are outlets in the kitchen that were observed to also not be GFCI and tamper resistant that are located by the sink in the kitchen. Water in restroom was at 120.2 degrees. Chipping paint was observed in the kitchen on the windowsill by the sink.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term

Vent by fireplace on the ceiling was observed to have lots of dust/debris on it. Fire Extinguisher was last serviced March 2023.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

First Aid kit was missing Ace Bandage and Manual

Program and daily schedule

WAC 110-300-0360(2) · Long Term

Daily Schedule was not observed posted.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Short Term

Provider is missing current BBP training. S.S. is missing Safe Sleep Training it expired on 5/30/2024.

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term

S.S. missing documentation that she has been delivered above items listed under WAC 110-300-0110(4).

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

There was no documentation that S.S reviewed the Disaster Plan yearly. There was not 72 hours of food and water.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The following was not observed posted: License Insurance Information Evacuation Plan Daily Schedule.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · December 5, 2023

Training requirements

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

Staff files (S. and S.) was missing documentation of Basic Initial Training from file and MERIT and missing required trainings under WAC 110-300-0106. Provider was missing documentation of Safe Sleep Training, Training expired in October.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Rocking horse was on cement.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Cording dangling from television and other devices by child high chair and plugged into the powerstrip for the television. Cording from multiplug charging station was loose. Cording by book area was observed to loose (to the left of fire place) Outlet on island was observed to not be tamper resistant. It was a child proof outlet that is broken and no longer child proof. Restroom outlet was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlets in the kitchen were not GFCI and tamper resistant. One of the outlet on the right side of the sink appeared to be GFCI but was not tamper resistant. Sliding door did not have posters nor stickers on it. There did not appear to be enough lighting to illuminate the main space. There was no lock on the door leading to the laundry room. The washer and dryer also did not have a lock. The outlets in the home throughout were observed to not be tamper resistant but child proof.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

There was no flashlight nor batteries. The door had a locking knob and deadbolt.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Spray bottles for diapering is kept on the changing table in the main space on the changing table shelf and is accessible to children. Comet under the sink accessible to children. Soap/for the body under the sink and accessible to children.

Meal and snack schedule

WAC 110-300-0180(2) · Long Term

Program is not doing toothbrushing nor toothbrushing activities.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Staff do not have documentation of being trained on policies nor taking the DCYF Medication Training. Lotions, creams etc. observed under the sink in the restroom accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 779-0267
Area
Tukwila, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83002
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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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

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.

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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