Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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(2)(d) There were two rolls of plastic bags in the bathroom of the Panda classroom that were in a unlocked drawer that were accessible to the children. There were also rolls of plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet by the sink in this classroom that were also accessible to the children. There was a bag that had diapers in the second bathroom of the Panda classroom that were on a shelf that was accessible to the children. There was a roll of plastic bags under a sink in the Fire Dragon classroom that were accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed· March 25, 2026
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Licensing visit · March 25, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
(2)(c) There was a cord to a decorative light-up tree in the Panda classroom that was accessible to the children and could form a loop. There were multiple misc. cords and a charger on a counter in the Sea Dragon classroom that were accessible to the children and could form a loop. There was a cord to pencil sharpener and a glue gun on a counter in the Golden Dragon classroom that were accessible to the children and could form a loop. There were also misc. cords that were connected to the TV that were accessible to the children and could form a loop. There were two thicker cords, chargers, cords connected to the TV and a cord connected to a computer in the A101 classroom that were accessible to the children and could form a loop. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There were two rolls of plastic bags in the bathroom of the Panda classroom that were in a unlocked drawer that were accessible to the children. There were also rolls of plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet by the sink in this classroom that were also accessible to the children. There was a bag that had diapers in the second bathroom of the Panda classroom that were on a shelf that was accessible to the children. There was a roll of plastic bags under a sink in the Fire Dragon classroom that were accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) The 3-step bottles (including a sanitizer) in the Fire Dragon classroom were placed low by a sink and were accessible to the children. The 3-step bottles (including a sanitizer) in the Golden Dragon classroom were placed on a counter that was accessible to the children. There were Kirkland brand cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathrooms of the Panda, Sky Dragon, and Golden Dragon classrooms that were accessible to the children. There was also packs of the same wipes in an unlocked cabinet by the sink in the Panda classroom.
Licensing visit · February 6, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(12) A staff member's food handlers card is expired.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
(2)(c) There were cords connected to a projector, tree and power strip in Pre-K 2, cords by the door of the Preschool room, and a cord that was connected to a diffuser in the Toddler classroom that were accessible to the children. (3)(d) There was a combined washer and dryer in a room in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom that was accessible to the children. (3)(g) The step stool in the bathroom of the Preschool room has a grip area that is peeling back and can cause a tripping hazard.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bottle of drano and three step bottles in a cupboard under a sink that was unlocked and accessible to the children in the Pre-K 2 classroom. There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to the children in the Preschool classroom.
Licensing visit · April 29, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Tire swing on playground needs 9 inches of wood chips under the fall area 6 ft around the equipment.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(11) Staff members Sue and Yaoyu will need to complete/update 1st aid / CPR (10) Staff members Sue and Yaoyu will need to update Blood Borne Pathogens Training (12) Staff member Ying Kit will need to obtain a Food Handlers Permit (3) Staff member Ying Kit will need to complete Child Care Basics
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