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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Provider had hair cream, face cream and other personal items kept in the fridge. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· October 2, 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 · April 13, 2026
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Assitant teacher Foos did not have resume in her file Risk Verified Corrected WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Provider had goldfish stored in a container but it was not labled
Licensing visit · October 2, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Provider had hair cream, face cream and other personal items kept in the fridge. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Provider did not have attendance records for the children and staff. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0100(6) · Short Term
Lead teacher Foos did not have education verified in Merit Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Provider did not have staff records for lead teacher Foos Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
Plastic bags were observed in the licensed bathroom next to the toilet.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
By the entrance the child's cubbies was not securely anchored. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
0201(2) Two children did not have immunization records Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(4) · Long Term
Provider did not have attendance records for the children and staff.
Licensing visit · June 12, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff, Foos, does not have a food handler card on file.
Promoting acceptance of diversity
WAC 110-300-0160(1) · Short Term
There was not a variety of diverse learning materials observed. Materials were limited to a set of pictures on the wall and books.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
childrens cubbies are not anchored securely to the wall.
Licensing visit · December 4, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed 3 step cleaning system including bleach water to be accessible under the bathroom sink. TA provided and provider moved cleaning products to a high shelf.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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