Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle home daycares it cites something at about 63% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that was accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed· April 15, 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.
Licensing visit · April 15, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that was accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that were accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · May 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor observed medication inside of first aid kit bag that was located on top of a shelf near washer. Bag is located within child's reach and medication was not locked.
Licensing visit · December 10, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
One child, JF, has an individual care plan with an allergy noted. The ICP is not fully filled out and is missing trainings, emergency plan, etc.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
Upon arrival, licensor observed an infant, whom teacher stated is 6 months old, covered with a blanket and another blanket on the crib hanging on one side. Teacher stated she is using the blanket to cover the sun. No sun was observed coming in when licensor was present. Teacher removed both blankets immediately.
Licensing visit · May 7, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Slide in outdoor space was observed to have climbing stairs and no woodchips, asphalt or rubber were not observed. Licensor observed a trampoline in outdoor space that was accessible to children.
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