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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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a)The individual care plan for a child with a documented food allergy did not include specific information identifying the allergen and required dietary restrictions. A completed food preference form was not available for the child. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 24, 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 · February 24, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
a)The individual care plan for a child with a documented food allergy did not include specific information identifying the allergen and required dietary restrictions. A completed food preference form was not available for the child. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
The immunization records for two children were not updated annually, as required.
Licensing visit · February 10, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plan form was not observed or was expired.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Aerosol spray and plastic bags were observed in a drawer in the entry room, with no safety locks in place. Another sanitizing solution was observed in the storage room placed on the floor. Provider removed the items during the visit.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
One of the two cribs was missing a fitted sheet.
Licensing visit · December 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
2g) The crib has been moved to under a window. 12/6/23- the crib was moved to a wall without a window-immediately. 4e) the water temperature at the bathroom sink tested at 126 degrees F. 12/22/23- a video showing the water temperture lowered was sent
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
HAnd washing procedure is not posted at the kitchen sink where hands were washed. The location of emergency medical information is not posted (where can child files and staff files be found). A statement addressing RCW 43.216.687 is not available ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")
Licensing visit · July 12, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
A child is said to be allergic to milk. An ICP is not on file.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The front door was locked after licensor entered the home. Licensor unlocked the door and explained it needed to be unlocked. It remained unlocked during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term · No longer displayed by the state
The back door was not heard when opened. The device that sounds was unplugged slightly. It was plugged back in and sounded when the back door was open.
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term · No longer displayed by the state
Staff training has not been documented. The staff policy does not appear to cover: Religious, equity and cultural responsiveness; (xviii) Nondiscrimination; A plan that includes how both administrative and child caretaking duties are met when a Professional job requires such dual responsibilities; and (h) Observation, evaluation, and feedback policies, development expectations and plans, Following nonsmoking, vaping, alcohol and drug regulations;
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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