HOPE FAMILY CHILDCARE

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What kind of place is this?

Size 7 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
October 20, 2025
On file
3 visits since October 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of body oil and body lotion stored on floor by babycrib accessible to children. · October 20, 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.

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · October 20, 2025

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge were not labled and dated. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that three enrolled children did not have current immunization record in the child file. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of body oil and body lotion stored on floor by babycrib accessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilet plungers was stored in bathroom accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of body oil and body lotion stored on floor by babycrib accessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilet plungers was stored in bathroom accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 12, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor fence was 42 inch tall and it has 5.5 inch gap in the bottom.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit doors were double locked from the inside.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the janitorial equipment were stored right next to the toilet which was accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

HOPE FAMILY CHILDCARE hasn’t published

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

Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in October 2025.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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