Washington DCYF cited something at 6 of the 6 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.
This provider does not publish pricing.
2b) a back up power source was not available in licensed space for the cell phones 3a) the back slider door which is an emergency exit was locked. licensor unlocked during onsite visit (3/26).· March 26, 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 · January 20, 2026
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant teacher Nooria did not have education verified in Merit.
Licensing visit · September 8, 2025
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant teacher Nooria did not have education verified in Merit.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(4) · Long Term
Provider did not have enough outdoor toys that were age appropriate.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
Provider did not have stickers or art work on the glass door that leads to the outdoor area.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
water temperature in the bathroom is 185 degrees.
Licensing visit · March 26, 2025
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(2) / 110-300-0110(4) · Long Term / Short Term
Documented training on program policies and RCW/WAC are not on file for A.Y. (assistant teacher). The staff policy does not cover or address following nonsmoking, vaping, alcohol and drug regulations.
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Abdifatah's staff file does not include emergency contact info or resume
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Short Term / Serious
2b) a back up power source was not available in licensed space for the cell phones 3a) the back slider door which is an emergency exit was locked. licensor unlocked during onsite visit (3/26).
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) / 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
1,2) Several children do not have immunizations recorded on CIS forms. 3) several children have conditional CIS forms, but there is not a plan or statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) / 110-300-0460(4)(g) · Short Term
4e) 2 children files were missing doctor and dental information 4g) one child file did not have a parent signature authorizing consent to seek medical care and treatment
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
daily staff attendance was seen tracked only for 3/12/25 showing Nabiha, Khadiija, Abdifatah signed in but not out.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · October 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
2a) choking hazards were present accessible to infants and toddlers 10/14/24 choking items have been put up high 2f) the sliding door to the back door does not have pictures or stickers on it to prevent children from walking through it. 10/14/24 posters are on the sliding door 5a) the outlets throughout the licensed space are not tamper resistant 10/14/24 outlets have been replaced 5b) the outlet in the bathroom is not GFCI type and tamper resistant. 10/14/24 bathroom outlet is TR and GFCI type
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
2a) Extra batteries were not available. 10/14/24 extra batteries are in the red bag 2b) an extra power source is not available for the cell phone. 3b) the bathroom door can be locked but an unlocking device is not available
WAC 110-300-0180(1) · Short Term
The menu reviewed did not show a snack after nap or a late night snack for children in care after 8pm.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Provider was unable to explain what was needed for a child with allergies.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
1a) clorox wipes and toilet cleaner were seen to be stored under the bathroom sink. A fastener was used on the cabinet, but not one that would keep the products inaccessible to all children 10/14/24 the wipes and cleaner were removed on day of visit. Under the bathroom sink does not have cleaners stored
Complaint · September 17, 2024 · Resolved November 19, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · January 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Ms. Khadija will need to renew her Food Handlers card
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Ms. Khadija will need to create and post emergency phone numbers such as 911 etc
Licensing visit · June 30, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · Serious
2 exitdoor door knobs, do not automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned. Lower level room, only has one exit to the upper floor with a doorway. The 2nd exit is a large sliding window that no longer opens as a large piece of plywood, impeds the window from opening. Lower level room, only has one exit. Measurement of the exit window sill to the sidewalk below the window is 48 inches tall. Lower level room window, is blocked and not able to open. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious
2 exitdoor door knobs, do not automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned. Lower level room, only has one exit to the upper floor with a doorway. The 2nd exit is a large sliding window that no longer opens as a large piece of plywood, impeds the window from opening. Lower level room, only has one exit. Measurement of the exit window sill to the sidewalk below the window is 48 inches tall. Lower level room window, is blocked and not able to open. Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Hand Sanitazers labled keep out of reach of children, were observed accessible to children in the bathroom areas and in the where the licensed rooms would be.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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