Hirohito Childcare Bellevue

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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

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
January 13, 2026
On file
3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThe outlet near the sink is GFCI type, but not Tamper Resistant. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · January 13, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · January 13, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Chain link gate does not self close or self latch, it is not locked. The wood gate does not self close or self latch it is not locked. These gates are the only exits from the yard that do not lead back in through the house for an emergency exit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term

The wood gate is necessary for an emergency exit. The small wood gate leading to the large wood gate is stuck, blocking the exit pathway. During the visit, provider states she will use the chain link gate as the emergency exit pathway and will lock the wood gate. Therefore this short wood gate can remain in place as is. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

A tall white shelf is placed on the covered deck near the house. It is not secured and can tip easily. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The outlet near the sink is GFCI type, but not Tamper Resistant. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The front door was locked after provider was told to keep the front door unlocked, twice. The door remained unlocked for the remainder of the visit. Provider states she will keep it unlocked when children are present. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The front room door is blocked by a Christmas Tree. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Handwashing and hand sanitizer

WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term

Staff were observed to change children diapers after they were playing outside, one after another. Staff wore gloves but did not wash their hands between changing children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Three children files were missing Immunization records. One child file contained a print out of immunizations, not on a CIS form. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Dishwasher detergent, and other kitchen cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The cabinet is not secured, and the kitchen gates remained open during the visit. A bottle of clorox wipes was located on a low classroom shelf accessible to the children. Licensor moved the bottle of wipes to a high kitchen counter so they were out of the reach of children. Bottles of shampoo/body wash were on the low ledge of the tub within reach of children. Provider fastened the kitchen cupboard after licensor explained the hazard Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The back door alarm is turned off. The door is not able to be heard when opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised. Several children were observed to open the door and walk into the back yard before it was time to go out. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term

Three children present today are not signed in. This appears to be consistent that all children are not being signed in daily. 12 children were in attendance, only 9 were signed in.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · April 29, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

10)BBP is not completed for Z.Y. 11) CPR/FA training not completed for Z.Y.

Safety requirements

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

2a) small magnets are on a white board placed on the ground, accessible to children. Removed immediately. 2c) a white speaker is placed on the floor, plugged into an outlet. The cord is accessible to children. Removed immediately 3g) a pink chair has a ripped surface and is stained. A book shelf is wobbly. vent in the bathroom is rusted with chipping paint. 5a) the room next to the front door has an outlet with shutters on it. One shutter is stuck in the open position, no longer automaticaly closing.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) / 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious

2a) the flashlight and extra batteries were not easily available in licensed space 2b) a back up power source for the cell phones is not available in licensed space. 3a) the front door automatically locks. This is one of the main emergency exits. 3c) the nap room door is blocked from fully opening due to a rug placed inside the room. 4b) the living room next to the front door is used as licensed space. It only has one exit.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

2022 was when the last fire safety inspection checklist was conducted.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child is said to be allergic to milk and brings soy milk from home every day. Her file states milk allergy-no dairy. She does not have an Individual care plan.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Snack foods are no longer stored in their original container. They have been placed in an air tight animal cracker container, not clearly labeled with dates or what it is. Provider made pork meat balls and placed in the freezer in a zip lock bag, but did not clearly label the bags with contents.

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term

7) the diapering table is not cleaned and sanitized between each use as the cleaner and disinfectant are not available.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Dishwashing detergent is stored under the kitchen sink in a cupboard. The gates to the kitchen are not secured. The cupboard is not secured.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The alert for the backdoor was turned off when licensor arrived. IT was turned on immediately.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 24, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious

MERIT reflected that multiple staff's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) CPR and first-aid training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that multiple staff's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Hirohito Childcare Bellevue hasn’t published

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

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

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

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