Karna Surekha

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What kind of place is this?

Size 8 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

License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 26, 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
SeriousNo observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report. · April 5, 2024

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.

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Attendance records

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.

Report (PDF)

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safe food practices

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.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term

Not all children were signed in by their parents or guardians.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

Drills for January were not recorded on the drill form.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · April 5, 2024

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) / 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) / 110-300-0197(4) · 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. -

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) / 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.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

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. -

Safety requirements

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. -

Safety requirements

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. -

Safety requirements

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.

Fire safety

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.

Sleep, rest, and equipment

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.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Karna Surekha 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 in April 2024.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

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State record

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