Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
The front emergency exit door was locked - provider unlocked during the visit.· September 3, 2025
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 · September 3, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
There are 2 sections of the fence that have missing slats.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term
There was a plastic part on the lawn that had pointed edges and accessible to the childrten - this licensor removed and gave to the provider. The bottom of the laundry room door has a broken panel and is accessible to the children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front emergency exit door was locked - provider unlocked during the visit.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
There is no first aid manual.
Licensing visit · March 13, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There was a plastic bag in the "crawl space" in the backyard, and it is accessible to the children. There is a large plastic pond insert that is accessible to the children. There are several outlets that have loose covers and they are accessible to the children. There was a wire wrapped around a clay pot with sharp edges that was located in the backyard, and it is accessible to the children. There were several large rocks with sharp edges in the backyard, and they are accessible to the children. There are trees in the backyard that have very sharp thorns and they are accessible to the children. The down spout in the backyard has sharp edges, and it is accessible to the children. There are serveral broken lights, a stake, with sharp edges located throughout the back yard, and they are accessible to the children. The outlets in the childcare areas had plastic covers - applicant removed during the visit. The outlet in the bathroom is not tamper resistant. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
There was a plastic bag in the "crawl space" in the backyard, and it is accessible to the children. There is a large plastic pond insert that is accessible to the children. There are several outlets that have loose covers and they are accessible to the children. There was a wire wrapped around a clay pot with sharp edges that was located in the backyard, and it is accessible to the children. There were several large rocks with sharp edges in the backyard, and they are accessible to the children. There are trees in the backyard that have very sharp thorns and they are accessible to the children. The down spout in the backyard has sharp edges, and it is accessible to the children. There are serveral broken lights, a stake, with sharp edges located throughout the back yard, and they are accessible to the children. The outlets in the childcare areas had plastic covers - applicant removed during the visit. The outlet in the bathroom is not tamper resistant. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The laundry room/storage room has a lock but it is low and it is accessible to the children.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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