Washington DCYF cited something at 5 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.
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Photos of hot tub do not show a locking mechanism.· February 16, 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.
Licensing visit · February 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(12) - Provider KA does not have current food worker card in file and was not available upon licensors request.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(d) - Licensor observed plastic bag coverings containg diapers and napkins accessible to children in an unlocked closet. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - Licensor measured the water temperature from the bathroom sink to be greater than 120 degrees. Water temperature was measured at 123 degrees. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Licensor observed that all the visible electrical outlets in the licensed areas are not tamper resistant or covered by blank plates or other tamper-resistant covers appropriate to the electrical outlet
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
110-300-0170(2) - Provider did not have fire saftey inspection form posted or available upon licenors request.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0210(1)(2) - Upon review of the early learning's children files, licensor observed children #1, 2, 3, 4, are missing (a) a current, complete, and medically verified 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 certificate of immunization status (CIS) form; (b) A department approved certificate of exemption (COE) form; or (c) a current immunization record from the Washington state immunization information system. 110-300-0210(3) - Upon review of the early learning's children files, licensor did not observe any written proof that the children with missing/incomplete immunization forms are scheduled to be immunized or a signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunizations will be brought up to date and stating they understand their child will be excluded from care if the immunizations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) - Licensor observed storage closet, accessible to children in the hallway leading to bathroom/rooms, to not have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
110-300-0480(2) - Provider was unable to show that they had children's health history, emergency information, and emergency authorization forms, stored in the car for each child, during transportation. 110-300-0480(3) - Provider does not have emergency reflective triangles or other devices to alert drivers of an emergency.
Licensing visit · February 16, 2024
Water hazards and swimming pools
WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate
Photos of hot tub do not show a locking mechanism.
Licensing visit · February 1, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Individuals who reside in additional building on property do not have background checks.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Individuals who reside in additional building on property do not have TB tests.
Water hazards and swimming pools
WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate
There is a hot tub in the unlicensed basement that requires a locking cover.
Licensing visit · January 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Provider was not able to access previous day/week's attendance from home.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider did not have first aid kit for car or copies of children's emergency medical information.
Licensing visit · December 29, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
The blinds on the kitchen door have a cord that poses a strangulation risk (it was tucked up out of reach of children when Licensor arrived.)
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
The bathroom sink water was observed to be over 120 degrees F. Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 12/29/2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front exit and the sliding exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside. They were then unlocked during the visit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The sleeping room window sill is 47 inches above the floor and appears to be more than 48 inches to the ground outside. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
One sibling of a child was signed in who was sick and not present; this child was removed from sign-in during the visit. Child using paper attendance was observed to be frequently missing sign-out times and/or signatures.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Staff were signed in on tablet during 01/04/24 visit however provider said she had not been previously doing staff sign-in and did not allow licensor to review previous days. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider does not have health history or first aid kit in the car currently.
Complaint · December 21, 2023 · Resolved February 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Provider did not have the requested attendance records available for department review on the day of the visit, 12/29/2023. The requested records were received on 01/04/2024.
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