Renton · Licensed family home
Happychildcare
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 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
One citation, in August 2025, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 24, 20267 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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).”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Outlets near the sink in the licensed bathroom and kitchen have a GFCI outle type but is not tamper-resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Staff member F.Y. has expired Safe Sleep Training (12/19/2025).”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Immunization records were not available for review durind the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 26, 20254 citations, 1 Immediate
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate risk
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Licensor observed child files during the time of inspection, one child file missing immunization records. Licensor specified child with provider for correction”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
- Aug 26, 2024Nothing cited
Mar 21, 20241 citation
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Oct 4, 20232 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed trampoline in the outdoor space, will need to be removed; made inaccessible”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
The state cited rules at 4 of this home's 5 inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 52% of 97 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 97 Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times compare
Of the 97 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 57%
- 2 of 58%
- 3 of 530%
- 4 of 526%This home
- All 523%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 24, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- 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.
· August 26, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · July 24, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Staff member F.Y. has expired Safe Sleep Training (12/19/2025).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Immunization records were not available for review durind the time of inspection.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · August 26, 2025
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.
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.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 21, 2024
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.
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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
WAC 110-300-0146(4): Licensor observed trampoline in the outdoor space, will need to be removed; made inaccessible
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
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.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 381-6987
- Address
- 12019 SE 161ST ST, RENTON, WA 98058
- License
- PL-83369
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
We couldn’t find some information that may matter to your decision: openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies. We can ask the program for you and copy you in.
Sources and dates
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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, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.