Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 5 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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Safety latch on the door of the furnace closet came off easily when wiggled.· November 2, 2023
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 25, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
The stand-up shower with glass doors lacked a safety lock to prevent entrapment, as required by WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d). Additionally, the shower hose was hanging and formed a loop, which may pose a safety risk.
Licensing visit · November 2, 2023
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Outside gate was not self-closing/self latching.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
Safety latch on the door of the furnace closet came off easily when wiggled.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Licensor could not hear when door in the dining room area was opened.
WAC 110-300-0460(4) · Short Term
Provider's own children who could be counted in capacity are missing a health record.
Retaining facility and program records
WAC 110-300-0465(5) · Long Term
Provider is missing annual inspection of fire place or statement that the fireplace will never be used.
Licensing visit · May 23, 2023
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Fire place statement not completed and signed. No proof of maintenance for fire extinguisher.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom. Sliding glass door didn't have stickers on the lower half. Washer and dryer in the bathroom were not locked. One of the temper resistant outlets was broken. Other outlets had plug ins which are chocking hazards. Outside licensed play area had string lights whose cords were dangling loose and accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Exit doors were locked from the inside. Cell phone didn't have a back up power such as power bank.
WAC 110-300-0180(2) · Long Term
Toothbrushing activity is not happening daily. Provider needs to have paperwork that parents opted out of tooth brushing activites by signing a written form.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Dishwashing liquid stored under the sink with a toddler lock only. Lawn mower stored in the outside shed which was unlocked/accessible to children.
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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