Tukwila · Licensed family home
Evana Family Childcare
What to know
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 July 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 18, 20252 citations
Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Licensor observed assistant teacher T.K. is missing the following in staff records: (a)A copy of current government issued photo identification (c) Completed employment application or resume”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Enrolled children do not have a complete, current, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jan 17, 20254 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Interior door handle on emergency exit door had a child proof lock on it requiring special knowledge to open”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Provider transports children and does not have emerency information and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“1) Broken doll house waas in backyard with screws exposed 11) Gate door fell when opened, did not self-latch or self-close 4) There were not enough toys and materials outside for 6 children 8) Fence was not 48" high all the way around”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“2) Provider did not inspect for fire safety using state fire marshal form 3i) Fire extinguisher was hung higher than 5 ft”
WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Jul 19, 20244 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe medication lock box or storage area (3)(c)(ii)”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Outdoor early learning program spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a self-closing or self-latching gate on the premises. (11) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe licensed outdoor play area that was enclosed by a barrier or a fence (6)”
WAC 110-300-0145(7), WAC 110-300-0145(6)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a laundry/ storage area that is accessible to children. Provider will need to install a gate to prevent children from entering space (2)(a)(b)”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During the review of MERIT, Licensor H. observed that Provider does not have a current background check (2)”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
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
- July 18, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Interior door handle on emergency exit door had a child proof lock on it requiring special knowledge to open
· January 17, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 18, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
110-300-0115(3) - Licensor observed assistant teacher T.K. is missing the following in staff records: (a)A copy of current government issued photo identification (c) Completed employment application or resume
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0210(1)(2) - Enrolled children do not have a complete, current, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 17, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
1) Broken doll house waas in backyard with screws exposed 11) Gate door fell when opened, did not self-latch or self-close 4) There were not enough toys and materials outside for 6 children 8) Fence was not 48" high all the way around
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Interior door handle on emergency exit door had a child proof lock on it requiring special knowledge to open
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
2) Provider did not inspect for fire safety using state fire marshal form 3i) Fire extinguisher was hung higher than 5 ft
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider transports children and does not have emerency information and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe medication lock box or storage area (3)(c)(ii)
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(7) / 110-300-0145(6) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a self-closing or self-latching gate on the premises. (11) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe licensed outdoor play area that was enclosed by a barrier or a fence (6)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a laundry/ storage area that is accessible to children. Provider will need to install a gate to prevent children from entering space (2)(a)(b)
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
During the review of MERIT, Licensor H. observed that Provider does not have a current background check (2)
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 602-7684
- Area
- Tukwila, 98188This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-84260
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
We couldn’t find some information that may matter to your decision: openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies. We can ask the program for you and copy you in.
Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.