“The philosophy at Lemon Door has been strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach.” lemondoorplayschool.org, August 2026
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.
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At the time of inspection, one staff has an expired food handler certificate on merit and on file. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 14, 2026
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 · July 14, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection, one staff has an expired food handler certificate on merit and on file. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
At the time of the inspection, there are a few bags of frozon bananas in ziploc bag in kitchen freezer without date and label. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
At the time of the inspection, there is one child's medication authoriztion form wa blank and two were not labeled with children's first and last name.
Licensing visit · July 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed the fan wire was loose and accesible to children in Maple and Oaks classroom. Correction made onsite.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed the power strips with surge protectors was in between a kid storgae space which was accessible to children. Correction made onsite.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed the there are two unlabeled lotions at teacher's desk that 35 inch high which is accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed one child's ointment was expired in 10/2023.
Licensing visit · November 7, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child with Epipen does not have required paperwork. Child with Albuterol had expired meds and paperwork for the Albuterol.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Lights in gross motor area (holiday lights) hanging on wall were dangling strangulation hazard. Secure cubbies and shelving in spaces (original space and new space). Chipping paint on walls and furniture observed in the original space.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Spray bottles observd in the room accessible to children.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
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