SeaTac · Licensed family home
Farah, Safia
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 May 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 9, 20262 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The Licensor observed that the food handler certificate had expired as of 01/2026. The Licensor advised that a valid and current food handler certification must be maintained at all times when preparing, handling, or serving food in a child care setting. This requirement is essential to ensure that food is handled safely and in accordance with public health standards, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and ensuring the health and safety of all children in care. The Licensor recommended that the provider renew the certification immediately and maintain documentation of current compliance in the facility records.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The Licensor observed that a 6-month-old infant was placed in a pack and play containing assorted toys and the infant’s bottle. The Licensor advised that the sleep/play space must remain clear of all additional items, including toys, bottles, and any loose materials, during sleep or rest periods. These items present potential hazards such as suffocation, entanglement, and obstruction of breathing. Bottles should not be left in the sleep area due to choking risks and to support safe sleep practices. (Corrections made)”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)
Mar 29, 20251 citation
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed two containers of Clorox wipes stored on top of the kitchen counter. (Immediate corrections were made, and the Clorox wipe containers were removed and stored in a secured cabinet).”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b)
May 15, 20243 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Child's registration paperwork stated she had a peanut allergy. There was no paperwork nor medication present on the premises for the child.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Outlet observed with child-proof plug ins in it. The childproof plug ins form a choking hazard. Secure microwave on top of the mini refrigerator in the child care space. Secure cubbies and other white shelving. The shelving units are on carpet(s) and also on hardwood floor so they are not secure.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Child had noted Peanut Allergy but no plan nor medications.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(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
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 9, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
The Licensor observed that the food handler certificate had expired as of 01/2026. The Licensor advised that a valid and current food handler certification must be maintained at all times when preparing, handling, or serving food in a child care setting. This requirement is essential to ensure that food is handled safely and in accordance with public health standards, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and ensuring the health and safety of all children in care. The Licensor recommended that the provider renew the certification immediately and maintain documentation of current compliance in the facility records.
· May 9, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The Licensor observed that the food handler certificate had expired as of 01/2026. The Licensor advised that a valid and current food handler certification must be maintained at all times when preparing, handling, or serving food in a child care setting. This requirement is essential to ensure that food is handled safely and in accordance with public health standards, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and ensuring the health and safety of all children in care. The Licensor recommended that the provider renew the certification immediately and maintain documentation of current compliance in the facility records.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
The Licensor observed that a 6-month-old infant was placed in a pack and play containing assorted toys and the infant’s bottle. The Licensor advised that the sleep/play space must remain clear of all additional items, including toys, bottles, and any loose materials, during sleep or rest periods. These items present potential hazards such as suffocation, entanglement, and obstruction of breathing. Bottles should not be left in the sleep area due to choking risks and to support safe sleep practices. (Corrections made)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 29, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed two containers of Clorox wipes stored on top of the kitchen counter. (Immediate corrections were made, and the Clorox wipe containers were removed and stored in a secured cabinet).
May 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Child's registration paperwork stated she had a peanut allergy. There was no paperwork nor medication present on the premises for the child.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Outlet observed with child-proof plug ins in it. The childproof plug ins form a choking hazard. Secure microwave on top of the mini refrigerator in the child care space. Secure cubbies and other white shelving. The shelving units are on carpet(s) and also on hardwood floor so they are not secure.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child had noted Peanut Allergy but no plan nor medications.
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 446-7299
- Area
- SeaTac, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-79445
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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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, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 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.