Happychildcare

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

How this compares

Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 24, 2026
On file
5 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
ImmediateDuring the time of inspection, licensor observed an infant child sleep in the infant room swing. The child was moved to the proper sleeping equipment while licensor was present. · August 26, 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.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · July 24, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Staff member F.Y. has expired Safe Sleep Training (12/19/2025). Date Disputed Date Disputed

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

During the time of inspection, staff files were not available to review for licensor to varify completion of CPR/First aid training for staff present and for staff listed on MERIT facility page. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the time of inspection, staff files were not available to review for licensor to varify completion of current Food handler's permit for staff present and for staff listed on MERIT facility page. According to MERIT, provider has an expired food handler's permit(8/25/2025). Date Disputed Date Disputed

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

During the time of inspection, licensor observed a portable slide that is placed directly on the ground, no ground cover provided; will need to be removed or supplied with ground cover compliant with WAC 110-300-0146. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the time of inspection, licensor observed thorn bushes growing though the fence; will need to be cut down to prevent cuts, abrastions, and punctures. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Outlets near the sink in the licensed bathroom and kitchen have a GFCI outle type but is not tamper-resistant. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Immunization records were not available for review durind the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 26, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the time of inspection, according to MERIT, provider has an expired food handlers. Provider will need to renew this trainging and provide proof of completion.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the time of inspection, licensor observed outdoor fences accessible to children, tall bushes with hard stems, some with thorns accessible to children. This area will need to be maintainenced to avoid punctures and/or cuts etc.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Licensor observed child files during the time of inspection, one child file missing immunization records. Licensor specified child with provider for correction

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate

During the time of inspection, licensor observed an infant child sleep in the infant room swing. The child was moved to the proper sleeping equipment while licensor was present.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 21, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Serious / Short Term

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): Thin rope/strings observed on two sections of the outdoor fences, appears to be over 15ft long, a portion wrapped around the fence and some hanging. This poses risk of strangulation. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Broken piece of wood, near outdoor stairs have 5 nails with sharp edges exposed, accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 4, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

WAC 110-300-0146(4): Licensor observed trampoline in the outdoor space, will need to be removed; made inaccessible

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b): Window blinds with pulll cords observed by licensor in two room in desired licensed space, will need to be removed. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): Licensor observed large cord used for electric car charge is loose and accessible to children. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Outdoor space has black berry bushes with thorns in several areas of the back yard, other holly-like bush with thorns found in the back of the yard as well, all will need to be removed. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): Water in bathroom is 124.2 degrees, checked by licensor. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f): Stairways in outdoor space has slats are 3.5 inches.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Happychildcare hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Immediate or Serious, most recently in July 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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