“We are a play-based preschool that uses emergent curriculum practices to build on each child’s unique strengths and abilities.” goodsamepiscopal.org, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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.
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The ICP does not include the details of the known allergies. The form just states "nuts." The ICP does not identify foods that can be consumed as a substitute.· April 16, 2024
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 16, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The ICP does not include the details of the known allergies. The form just states "nuts." The ICP does not identify foods that can be consumed as a substitute.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
3g) A first aid kit was seen to have peeling paint where rust was exposed. The cupboards were seen to be worn so the finish had worn off leaving exposed wood, no longer sealed to be easily cleaned and sanitized. 4e) The water temperature at the hand washing sink in the Deer bathroom tested at 122.5 degrees F.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cough drops were seen stored in a teacher's drawer with her personal items which were located in a low cupboard drawer accessible to children.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
CP does not have a current CPR/FA certification. She counts in ratio.
Licensing visit · May 24, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The ground cover of play chips is not at the approrpiate depth. Two slides share a 6 foot fall zone. The plastic climber does not have a 6 foot fall zone around it, placed where it is.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
2d) plastic bags were seen in several areas. (outside, the diapering station. under sinks, etc) 3g) chipping paint on the walls was seen throughout the progam. A broke plastic collander was seen in the sand box. 5b) an outlet under the sinks is not GFCI or TR.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Bleach solutions are stored on classroom counters (adult waist height), accessible to children. Conditioner was also seen under a sink, as well as clorox wipes and magic erasers.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
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