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Bothell · Licensed family home

Little Beans Daycare LLC

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: 18 months to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jul 28, 20258 citations
    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The licensee did not request a fire inspection this year. The licensee has a BBQ with a propane tank on the deck. The deck is licensed space because it is the path toward the outdoor play area. The propane tank was accessible to children today and hooked up to the BBQ.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A child's ICP calls for Benadryl and Benadryl is not on site for the child. (0186(2) A child in care with an individual care plan due to a severe allergy has an epi pen on site. The licensee has not completed a medication authorization form for the epi”

        WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A child in care with an individual care plan due to a severe allergy has an epi pen on site. The licensee has not completed a medication authorization form for the epi pen.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The storage shed in the outdoor play area was not locked. It opened easily. It contained paints, fuels and solvents stored at child height. (0260(1)(a) The storage shed contained power tools stored at child height. (0260(5)”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Climbing equipment is not placed six feet apart from other equipment per CPSC requirements.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Two toddlers are in care today. A pressure or safety gate was not put in place while the children were outside to prevent access to the stairs that lead to the deck.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A provider who was working in ratio today does not have First Aid/CPR training.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(1)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider does not have verification that one of six children in care's parents reviewed the emergency plan upon enrollment. The disaster plan is not reviewed and signed annually by the providers.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(1)

  • Aug 13, 20242 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “On 08.13.2024, this licensor observed the trampoline in the licensed outdoor space unlocked and accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Family home capacity, ratio, and group sizeShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “On 08.13.2024, this licensor observed seven children in care under the supervision of assistant R.W. W. reported that the provider's three other daughters were also home. Two of these daughters are younger than 13. Therefore, nine children were present counting toward capacity. The provider is licensed for six children.”

        WAC 110-300-0355(3)

  • Jul 29, 20246 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider does not have verification of current BBP training. The licensee does not have verification of current food handler's permit training. Both the licensee and lead teacher do not have current Safe Sleep training and the provider is licensed to care for infants. There are currently no infants in care.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(10)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Portions of "caterpillar tunnel" have openings which present risk of entrapment according to CPSC guidelines. Trampoline in licensed space was unlocked/unlatched.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider has eleven children in her care today. Three are her own children. She is licensd for six children. Front door and sliding glass doors have alarms but alarms were not audible when opened.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

    • Attendance recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The provider acknowledges she has not been keeping attendance for the children or staff.”

        WAC 110-300-0455(2)

    • Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “One child did not have an enrollment record at all. One child's file was missing date of last physical exam. Two children's file did not contain dental provider information. One child's file did not list any emergency contacts or pick up persons. Three children's file were missing date of last dental exam. One child's file did not include authorization for provider to seek first aid/emergency treatment for child care licensee or qualified staff. Children's health record and the information in subsection (2) (a) through (e) was not available to staff for medical adminstration or emergencies.”

        WAC 110-300-0460(3)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Four children do not have current immunization information and provider acknowledges that she does not solicit current immunization informatin annually. Two children's enrollment records do not contain immunization records at all. The provider's own chldren's immunization information is not up to date.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Aug 22, 20236 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The outdoor trampoline's surround was not locked. This is a repeat violation.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The sliding glass door exit to the outdoor deck and path to outdoor play space was locked and latched at the top and did not automatically unlock or open when handle was pulled. The secondary fire exit pathway, and exit door ,is the main entry to the family home. This is a split level. At the top of the stairs to the licensed upstairs area, the provider has placed a very sturdy baby gate. At a recent WSP fire safety training, licensors learned that this type of gate, one that cannot be kicked open by an adult, presents as a barrier to fire exit. Although the provider did believe it would open if pushed firmly be an adult it did not open when she attempted to demonstrate this.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Food sourcesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “This licensor observed the provider's own children access the family refrigerator while the child care children were outside. The provider's children moved the children's lunchboxes around and looked inside one. This child also briefly picked up the lactose free milk.”

        WAC 110-300-0196(1)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The provider has not printed a child's medication form in order to store it with his epi-pen. Zyrtec and other "over the counter" medications were observed on the kitchen counter in the kitchen. The pre-school age children in care today could easily reached the medication if they intended to do so.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “First aid kit was accessible to children as placed in a coat closet in the hallway.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The provider has not created an ICP for a child with life-threatening food allergies.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%
  • 3 of 427%
  • All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 28, 2025
On file
4 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — The licensee did not request a fire inspection this year. The licensee has a BBQ with a propane tank on the deck. The deck is licensed space because it is the path toward the outdoor play area. The propane tank was accessible to children today and hooked up to the BBQ. · July 28, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

Climbing equipment is not placed six feet apart from other equipment per CPSC requirements.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term

Two toddlers are in care today. A pressure or safety gate was not put in place while the children were outside to prevent access to the stairs that lead to the deck.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Short Term / Serious

The licensee did not request a fire inspection this year. The licensee has a BBQ with a propane tank on the deck. The deck is licensed space because it is the path toward the outdoor play area. The propane tank was accessible to children today and hooked up to the BBQ.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

A child's ICP calls for Benadryl and Benadryl is not on site for the child. (0186(2) A child in care with an individual care plan due to a severe allergy has an epi pen on site. The licensee has not completed a medication authorization form for the epi

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

A child in care with an individual care plan due to a severe allergy has an epi pen on site. The licensee has not completed a medication authorization form for the epi pen.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

A provider who was working in ratio today does not have First Aid/CPR training.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

The storage shed in the outdoor play area was not locked. It opened easily. It contained paints, fuels and solvents stored at child height. (0260(1)(a) The storage shed contained power tools stored at child height. (0260(5)

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

The provider does not have verification that one of six children in care's parents reviewed the emergency plan upon enrollment. The disaster plan is not reviewed and signed annually by the providers.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 13, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

On 08.13.2024, this licensor observed the trampoline in the licensed outdoor space unlocked and accessible to children.

Family home capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0355(3) · Short Term

On 08.13.2024, this licensor observed seven children in care under the supervision of assistant R.W. W. reported that the provider's three other daughters were also home. Two of these daughters are younger than 13. Therefore, nine children were present counting toward capacity. The provider is licensed for six children.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · July 29, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The provider has eleven children in her care today. Three are her own children. She is licensd for six children. Front door and sliding glass doors have alarms but alarms were not audible when opened.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(10) · Serious / Short Term

The provider does not have verification of current BBP training. The licensee does not have verification of current food handler's permit training. Both the licensee and lead teacher do not have current Safe Sleep training and the provider is licensed to care for infants. There are currently no infants in care.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

Portions of "caterpillar tunnel" have openings which present risk of entrapment according to CPSC guidelines. Trampoline in licensed space was unlocked/unlatched.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Four children do not have current immunization information and provider acknowledges that she does not solicit current immunization informatin annually. Two children's enrollment records do not contain immunization records at all. The provider's own chldren's immunization information is not up to date.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term

The provider acknowledges she has not been keeping attendance for the children or staff.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term

One child did not have an enrollment record at all. One child's file was missing date of last physical exam. Two children's file did not contain dental provider information. One child's file did not list any emergency contacts or pick up persons. Three children's file were missing date of last dental exam. One child's file did not include authorization for provider to seek first aid/emergency treatment for child care licensee or qualified staff. Children's health record and the information in subsection (2) (a) through (e) was not available to staff for medical adminstration or emergencies.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 22, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The outdoor trampoline's surround was not locked. This is a repeat violation.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The sliding glass door exit to the outdoor deck and path to outdoor play space was locked and latched at the top and did not automatically unlock or open when handle was pulled. The secondary fire exit pathway, and exit door ,is the main entry to the family home. This is a split level. At the top of the stairs to the licensed upstairs area, the provider has placed a very sturdy baby gate. At a recent WSP fire safety training, licensors learned that this type of gate, one that cannot be kicked open by an adult, presents as a barrier to fire exit. Although the provider did believe it would open if pushed firmly be an adult it did not open when she attempted to demonstrate this.

Food sources

WAC 110-300-0196(1) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

This licensor observed the provider's own children access the family refrigerator while the child care children were outside. The provider's children moved the children's lunchboxes around and looked inside one. This child also briefly picked up the lactose free milk.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The provider has not printed a child's medication form in order to store it with his epi-pen. Zyrtec and other "over the counter" medications were observed on the kitchen counter in the kitchen. The pre-school age children in care today could easily reached the medication if they intended to do so.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

First aid kit was accessible to children as placed in a coat closet in the hallway.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The provider has not created an ICP for a child with life-threatening food allergies.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 919-0837
Area
Bothell, 98012This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-13469
Quality program
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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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