Learn N Play Home Daycare

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 16, 2025
On file
3 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThe licensor observed small toys that pose a potential choking hazard, including two miniature dinosaurs and other items, underneath the sleeping mat inside a pack and play. Additionally, The licensor observed four small rocks placed on the bathroom sink. · July 16, 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.

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · July 16, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

The licensor observed that all listed staff had expired Bloodborne Pathogens training, posing a serious risk to both staff and children. Expired training may lead to improper handling of bloodborne hazards and increase the potential for exposure to infectious diseases.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

The licensor observed that several staff members had expired First Aid and CPR training certifications, which are critical for responding effectively to emergencies in the child care setting.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

The licensor observed that Assistant Teacher Abdihakim and Assistant Teacher K.V.'s Safe Sleep certificationwere expired.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

The licensor observed small toys that pose a potential choking hazard, including two miniature dinosaurs and other items, underneath the sleeping mat inside a pack and play. Additionally, The licensor observed four small rocks placed on the bathroom sink.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

The licensor observed that the stairway gate was not securely fastened and remained open, allowing children potential access to an unlicensed area.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

The licensor observed an empty glass container stored on a bathroom rack. Glass items pose a breakage and injury risk and are not appropriate for areas accessible to children. (immediate removal)

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

The licensor observed a rusty spring attached to a rack that was accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

The licensor observed a total of 9 electrical outlets in the home that were not tamper-resistant

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

The licensor observed a vacuum cleaner filled with dust particles stored in the closet where children’s sleep mats were kept. (immediate corrections: removal of vacuum)

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 29, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

(10, 11, 8) Licensor observed Ms. Ahmed has expired trainings that include: First aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens and Safe Sleep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed a roll of garbage bags was stored in a unsecured kitchen drawer accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of garbage bags). 0165 (5a) Licensor observed 14 outlets in the childcare space were not tamper-resistant.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Licensor observed one child with a food allergy to fish and No Individual Care Plan was on file. Licensor observed one child with thicken liquids and No Individual Care Plan on file. 0186 (2) Licensor observed the child with a food allergy to fish does not have a life saving medication on site. Licensor observed the child requires thicken packages to be included into the child's water no parental training on how to use packages for certain liquids.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Licensor observed two children with no written and signed consent to administer diaper cream and to adminster thicken liquid packets for a child's liquid consumption.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1a, b) Licensor observed a container of Lysol/Clorox wipes stored on the kitchen counter accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of disinfectant wipes). Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious

(1a, b) Licensor observed a container of Lysol/Clorox wipes stored on the kitchen counter accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of disinfectant wipes).

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 5, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed corded items accessible to children in bathroom and main childcare space. Licensor observed water temp in handwashing sink in bathroom at 125 degrees F, 5 degrees over regulation. Licensor observed outlet in bathroom near sink not having GFCI outlet type.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Learn N Play Home Daycare hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the 12 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in July 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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