Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
Exit doors were locked at the time of the visit. Provider came into compliance by unlocking the doors.· May 29, 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 · September 17, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
A couple of children whose files were reviewed didn't have Department approved CIS forms.
Licensing visit · May 29, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Staff, J.Z., is missing emergency contact information, high school diploma, resume/or application, copy of her ID. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit doors were locked at the time of the visit. Provider came into compliance by unlocking the doors.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The provider had blocked the exit door with the shelving that was supposed to separate the office from the licensed area. The shelving was removed to unblock the exit path at the time of the visit.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
One child was allergic to oats. Missing individual care plan.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
One child had Vitamin D supplment. The supplement was not labeled with child's first and last name, there were not side effects listed on the medication form, and provider was not documenting when she would give the supplement to the child.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · December 11, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
There are 3 outlets in the main play area that are not tamper resistant.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The outlet by the bathroom sink is not GFCI or tamper resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The exit door from the deck is blocked.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaning swifter pads were accessible in the closet at the entrance. Provider removed them at the time of the visit.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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