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Dhookal family Home Childcare

At a glance

  • Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jan 27, 20266 citations
    • License and program locationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink.”

        WAC 110-300-0410(4)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, multiple damaged and rusted rideable toys were observed in the outdoor play area.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor measured the restroom handwashing sink water temperature to be 129.7 degrees Fahrenheit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Clean and healthy environmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, cracks were observed in the restroom countertop sealant causing the countertops to no longer be moisture resistant.”

        WAC 110-300-0240(2)(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. Child files for Z.A., S.A., D.A., and R.M. contained handwritten immunization records that were not medically verified by a healthcare professional. The child file for N.A. contained a blank immunization form.”

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

    • Attendance recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor attempted to review the program's daily staff attendance records. The provider was unable to provide electronic or paper staff attendance records for this licensor to review.”

        WAC 110-300-0455(3)

  • Jul 7, 20258 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the storage room in the backyard is unlocked and accessible to children.”

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

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were wasp nest on the playground with a few wasps flying around. The trash cans sitting in playground is also accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor gate is self latchig but not self closing.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are broken fence that made 2 of 5 inch gaps. The gap between fence and the side of the wall is 4.5 inch.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gap between fence and the side of the house outside wall is 4.5 inch. Risk”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are a air fresher sitting in the corner of the back living room that has loose wire accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the bookshelve is broken and need support to stay in the place.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is 129 which is hotter than 120 degree.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Sep 11, 20234 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A slide was observed in outdoor space with no woodchips around 6 ft. radius.”

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

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Plastic bags were observed in kitchen space inside a cabin that was not locked and accessible to children. Washer and dryer was observed to not have a lock and be accessible to children. Cubbies in dining room space were observed not stable and a tipping hazard. Water temperature in bathroom was obsered at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlets in licensed areas including bathroom and kitchen space need to be tamper-resistant. Bathroom doorknob, and bathroom cabinet handle were observed broken.”

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

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside while children were in care.”

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

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times had fewer: 66% of 698.

How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare

Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None11%
  • 1 of 323%
  • 2 of 332%
  • All 334%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 27, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink. · January 27, 2026

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

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · January 27, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(1) · Short Term

During the inspection, multiple damaged and rusted rideable toys were observed in the outdoor play area.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor measured the restroom handwashing sink water temperature to be 129.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Child files for Z.A., S.A., D.A., and R.M. contained handwritten immunization records that were not medically verified by a healthcare professional. The child file for N.A. contained a blank immunization form.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, cracks were observed in the restroom countertop sealant causing the countertops to no longer be moisture resistant.

License and program location

WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor attempted to review the program's daily staff attendance records. The provider was unable to provide electronic or paper staff attendance records for this licensor to review.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 7, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were wasp nest on the playground with a few wasps flying around. The trash cans sitting in playground is also accessible to children.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor gate is self latchig but not self closing.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are broken fence that made 2 of 5 inch gaps. The gap between fence and the side of the wall is 4.5 inch.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gap between fence and the side of the house outside wall is 4.5 inch. Risk

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are a air fresher sitting in the corner of the back living room that has loose wire accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the bookshelve is broken and need support to stay in the place.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is 129 which is hotter than 120 degree.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the storage room in the backyard is unlocked and accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 11, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed in outdoor space with no woodchips around 6 ft. radius.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags were observed in kitchen space inside a cabin that was not locked and accessible to children. Washer and dryer was observed to not have a lock and be accessible to children. Cubbies in dining room space were observed not stable and a tipping hazard. Water temperature in bathroom was obsered at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlets in licensed areas including bathroom and kitchen space need to be tamper-resistant. Bathroom doorknob, and bathroom cabinet handle were observed broken.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside while children were in care.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 474-9455
Area
Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-85504
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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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

Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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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