Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Four staff members had not completed or renewed their food handler permits. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 6, 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 · January 6, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Four staff members had not completed or renewed their food handler permits. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of the visit, one staff member was present without a completed Portable Background Check record in MERIT.
Licensing visit · September 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water temperature in the sinks of Classrooms #3 and #4 was measured at 124.7°F and 122.2°F.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
0260(1)(a)/110-300-0260(2)(a)(b): The storage areas under the sinks in some bathrooms and classrooms lacked safety locks, posing a risk of children accessing cleaning supplies and heaters stored beneath.
Licensing visit · April 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term
The director reported that the lead and copper water test had expired. The maintenance staff ordered the water test during the visit.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The EpiPen belonging to a child in classroom #2 did not have the individual care plan provided by the child's health care provider.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
The EpiPen belonging to a child in classroom #2 did not have the medication authorization form.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The staff responsible for serving food to children did not have the Food Handler Worker training completed.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The storage area under the sink in the bathrooms did not have safety locks to prevent children's access. Spray and brushes and other items were kept there.
Licensing visit · May 12, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Ting and Cindy need Food Handler cards Altaphe needs BBP
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
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