Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
One staff member had expired Food Handler permit.· September 9, 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 9, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
One staff member had expired Food Handler permit.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plans did not cover all the information required in this chapter. Food preference forms were missing for children with allergies and were not completed in addition to the individual care plans to support paragraph a) and b).
Licensing visit · October 30, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Cords were observed to be accessible to children in each inspected classroom. Additionally, the window blinds in Classroom 114 were not securely attached to the windowsill, making them loose and easily detachable. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
The EpiPen for was missing a label. Child T The medication for was missing the label. Child C The medication for was missing the medication authorization form. Child I The medication for was missing the medication authorization form. Child C
Licensing visit · January 30, 2024
A typical day, sick and biting policies.
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Not yet reported: holiday closures.
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