Renton · Licensed family home
Karna Surekha
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since April 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Feb 26, 20262 citations
Attendance recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The attendance record sheet for the day was damaged, and this licensor was unable to review the attendance record.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two children’s immunization records were not reviewed and updated annually. One child’s immunization record was not documented on the required Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Feb 13, 20257 citations
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The emergency gate was not self-closing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“/110-300-0165(3)(c): A broken toy with exposed wires was observed. A broken binocular with sharp edges in the eye area was observed. A broken freestanding basketball toy on the playground was cracked at the bottom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Food in the fridge and on the table was not labeled with the date it was opened or its expiration date.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Attendance recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Not all children were signed in by their parents or guardians.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Drills for January were not recorded on the drill form.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Some immunization records were not updated or not signed by a healthcare professional when handwritten.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Parent or guardian handbook and related policiesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Some children's files were missing a handbook acknowledgment signed by parents or guardians.”
WAC 110-300-0450(1)
Apr 5, 20249 citations
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The cords were observed accessible to children in both the sleeping room and the main childcare space.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Plastic bags were observed in a drawer in the bathroom, which lacked a safety lock.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The refrigerator, located in the sleeping room at a child-accessible level, was observed to be lacking a safety lock.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Flaking paint was observed on the top of a shelf located in the middle of the playroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Several bottles containing soap and other liquids, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," were observed in a drawer in the bathroom, accessible to children. The drawer lacked a safety lock.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The annual fire inspection for the current year has not been conducted as required.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The sleeping equipment for children was observed to be stored in a manner where their surfaces were touching each other.”
WAC 110-300-0265(6)(c)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Thermometers were not observed in the refrigerator or freezer section. Upon examination of the box of juice, it was difficult to ascertain whether the produce was maintained at the required temperature.”
WAC 110-300-0197(3)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Food items were observed in both original and non-original containers without proper labeling indicating the date of opening or expiration.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
The state cited rules at all 3 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times had fewer: 66% of 698.
How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare
Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None11%
- 1 of 323%
- 2 of 332%
- All 334%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 26, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
The cords were observed accessible to children in both the sleeping room and the main childcare space.
· April 5, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 26, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two children’s immunization records were not reviewed and updated annually. One child’s immunization record was not documented on the required Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
The attendance record sheet for the day was damaged, and this licensor was unable to review the attendance record.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 13, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The emergency gate was not self-closing.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term
110-300-0165(3)(a)/110-300-0165(3)(c): A broken toy with exposed wires was observed. A broken binocular with sharp edges in the eye area was observed. A broken freestanding basketball toy on the playground was cracked at the bottom.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Food in the fridge and on the table was not labeled with the date it was opened or its expiration date.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Some immunization records were not updated or not signed by a healthcare professional when handwritten.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term
Some children's files were missing a handbook acknowledgment signed by parents or guardians.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Not all children were signed in by their parents or guardians.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
Drills for January were not recorded on the drill form.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · April 5, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
The cords were observed accessible to children in both the sleeping room and the main childcare space.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
Plastic bags were observed in a drawer in the bathroom, which lacked a safety lock.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
The refrigerator, located in the sleeping room at a child-accessible level, was observed to be lacking a safety lock.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
Flaking paint was observed on the top of a shelf located in the middle of the playroom.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The annual fire inspection for the current year has not been conducted as required.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Several bottles containing soap and other liquids, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," were observed in a drawer in the bathroom, accessible to children. The drawer lacked a safety lock.
WAC 110-300-0265(6)(c) · Short Term
The sleeping equipment for children was observed to be stored in a manner where their surfaces were touching each other.
WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
Thermometers were not observed in the refrigerator or freezer section. Upon examination of the box of juice, it was difficult to ascertain whether the produce was maintained at the required temperature.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Food items were observed in both original and non-original containers without proper labeling indicating the date of opening or expiration.
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Details
- Phone
- (415) 858-4234
- Area
- Renton, 98059This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-81655
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Sources and dates
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.