Dhookal family Home Childcare

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What kind of place is this?

Size 8 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 27, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousDuring the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · January 27, 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.

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. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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 WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

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.

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.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Dhookal family Home Childcare hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in January 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

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Do you run Dhookal family Home Childcare? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.