Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 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.
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At the time of inspection, this licensor observed an accessible closet, to the right of the restroom, containing multiple, accessible cleaning products, detergents, sanitizing products, and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children".· August 18, 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 · August 12, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed the child record files for five children. The child record file for E.B. did not have current immunization records. The child record file for E.M. contained immunization records labeled "Not Complete".
Licensing visit · August 18, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor measured the restroom handwashing sink temperature to be 120.7 degrees F.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Two of the reviewed files were handwritten and did not have medical verification. One of the reviewed files was not current.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Two of the reviewed files were not medically verified. One of the reviewed files was not current. A parent or guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunization records will be brought up to date was not present in any of the files.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, this licensor observed an accessible closet, to the right of the restroom, containing multiple, accessible cleaning products, detergents, sanitizing products, and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, this licensor observed two accessible closets and two accessbile bedrooms near the home's restroom. A broken lock was present on one of the closet doors.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, this licensor reviewed three staff files. None of the reviewed files contained annually documented signatures stating the staff have reviewed the emergency preparedness plan.
Licensing visit · August 12, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Entrance and exit door for the family home was locked via the deadbolt during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
Fire Safety Inspection Form was not completed and was provided during the visit. Restroom fan needs cleaning. Smoke/Carborn detector was not observed in the main space where children sleep and a school-age child was observed sleeping. The smoke/carbon detector was observed to be in the hallway by the kitchen.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Spray bottles for the restroom are accessible to children. The latch for the cabinet needs to be repaired in the restroom and spray bottles can be placed in this location to ensure that they are inaccessible. Broom was on the back porch that leads to the outside area and accessible to children.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term
Children files were incomplete and did not have documentation that the parent/guardian reviewed the handbooks. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
There was no documenation that the handbooks had been signed by parent/guardian. There was no documentation that the staff reviewed the disaster plan handbook. Drill log observed was completely blank did not have the year for the form either. There were no monthly inspections, monthly checks, monthly fire and evacuation drills nor quarterly drills documented on the sheet. According to enrollment form for children some started in January of this year.
Licensing visit · August 22, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Cording from television and gaming system was loose and could form a loop. Metal pieces (rods) for the chainlink fence was in the yard leaning against the chain link gate accessible to children. The restroom water was 120.6 degrees. The outlet in the restroom was GFCI but not tamper resistant.
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