Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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Licensor observed multiple diaper wipes accessible to children in bathroom and pre-k classroom that were labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard. Plastic garbage bags were observed in bathroom accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· September 17, 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
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed multiple diaper wipes accessible to children in bathroom and pre-k classroom that were labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard. Plastic garbage bags were observed in bathroom accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
Provider did not have a complete first aid kit (missing hand sanitizer) Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed sanitizers on bathroom shelf, shaving cream and baking soda in pre-k classroom, "santa snow" in preschool classroom, all labeled keep out of reach of children and accessible to children.
Licensing visit · March 25, 2025
Complaint · September 26, 2024 · Resolved January 28, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
110-300-0331 - Licensor Faisal spoke with director of center who confirmed there was video of staff grabbing child's arm aggressively. LD/CPS went founded for physical abuse.
Complaint · January 26, 2024 · Resolved March 21, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Serena Harris interviewed staff member A.B and classroom teachers during the site inspection, it was determined that water beads/Orbeez were used for an age group that it was not attended for on a prior date. During the site inspection, Licensor Harris spoke with staff and observed the room. It was confirmed that items have been removed from the classroom.
Licensing visit · November 17, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe completed Safe Sleep training for the following staff: A. Beristain, G. Angel, M.Rios Tober, M. Guadalupe and, M.Ulloa
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) / 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe current First-aid CPR for the following staff: A. Berstain and M. Guadalupe (1) During the Health and Safety recheck, L.H. did not observe a complete first-aid kit in each licensed room. (2)
WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term
During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe a current water test on site.(2)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris observe the storage and kitchen room unlocked and accessible to children (2)(a)(b)
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · October 31, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a storage room that was accessible to children, not locked or other methods to prevent child access(2)(a)(b)
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