Bellevue · Licensed family home
Little champ child care
What to know
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 November 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
One citation, in July 2024, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Water hazards and swimming pools.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 25, 20269 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were plastic bags located on the shelf of the changing table, and they were accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a bottle of bleach located under the sink and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit There was a basket of lotions and diaper cremes located on a shelf under the changing table, and they were accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a mop in the bathroom and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“There was a bag of cheez its that was not labeled or dated, and was not in an airtight food grade container.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The kitchen counters and stove were dirty with crumbs and dried food.”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)
Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Underneath the changing pad the table was dirty. There was a live bug in between the changing pads.”
WAC 110-300-0241(7)
Attendance recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The attendance has not been recorded since August 11, 2026.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
Safety requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“The sliding glass door did not have anything on it from preventing children from walking into it or through it.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“The child files do not have current CIS forms.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Mar 11, 20264 citations
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“G.'s PBC has expired”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a container of lysol cleaner behind the toilet and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a large ladder in the back yard accessible to the children”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“There was a charging cord capable of forming a loop and accessible to the children located in the back room - it was removed during the visit”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Jul 17, 20244 citations, 1 Immediate
Water hazards and swimming poolsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
“The hot tub cover locking mechanism was not properly locked.”
WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate risk
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were hanging butterflies in the window sill that had long strings that could be capable of forming a loop. There was also cords from speakers that were accessible to the children. There were plastic bags in the bathroom - the provider removed during the visit. The glass sliding door did not have anything on it to prevent the children from walking into or through the glass door. There was a large piece of wood that had nails in it - the provider removed during the visit. There were 3 outside riding toys that were broken or cracked with sharp edges - the provider removed during the visit. The step stool in the bathroom was cracked. There is a large "dresser/cabinet" that is being use to hold the microwave along with other items and itis not securely anchored. This same "dresser/cabinet" also has flaking paint. The garbage can in the bathroom was rusty. The water temperature registered at 137 degrees. The gate at the bottom of the stairs was not installed properly and was not latching. There was an extension cord in the backyard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were dangerous substances (clorox wipes, febreze) under the bathroom sink and accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The providers 15 year old son does not have a PBC. The providers 15 year old son does not have a TB test.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Nov 29, 20232 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were shampoos and soaps in a bucket in the tub that was accessible to the children - provider removed during visit. There was a rake in the bake yard that was accessible to children - provider removed during visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“R.'s safe sleep training has expired.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
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
- August 25, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Immediate —
The hot tub cover locking mechanism was not properly locked.
· July 17, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There were plastic bags located on the shelf of the changing table, and they were accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
The sliding glass door did not have anything on it from preventing children from walking into it or through it.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
There was a bag of cheez its that was not labeled or dated, and was not in an airtight food grade container.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
The child files do not have current CIS forms.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There was a bottle of bleach located under the sink and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit There was a basket of lotions and diaper cremes located on a shelf under the changing table, and they were accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There was a mop in the bathroom and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
The kitchen counters and stove were dirty with crumbs and dried food.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
Underneath the changing pad the table was dirty. There was a live bug in between the changing pads.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
The attendance has not been recorded since August 11, 2026.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 11, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
There was a charging cord capable of forming a loop and accessible to the children located in the back room - it was removed during the visit
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There was a container of lysol cleaner behind the toilet and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There was a large ladder in the back yard accessible to the children
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There were hanging butterflies in the window sill that had long strings that could be capable of forming a loop. There was also cords from speakers that were accessible to the children. There were plastic bags in the bathroom - the provider removed during the visit. The glass sliding door did not have anything on it to prevent the children from walking into or through the glass door. There was a large piece of wood that had nails in it - the provider removed during the visit. There were 3 outside riding toys that were broken or cracked with sharp edges - the provider removed during the visit. The step stool in the bathroom was cracked. There is a large "dresser/cabinet" that is being use to hold the microwave along with other items and itis not securely anchored. This same "dresser/cabinet" also has flaking paint. The garbage can in the bathroom was rusty. The water temperature registered at 137 degrees. The gate at the bottom of the stairs was not installed properly and was not latching. There was an extension cord in the backyard.
Water hazards and swimming pools
WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate
The hot tub cover locking mechanism was not properly locked.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There were dangerous substances (clorox wipes, febreze) under the bathroom sink and accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. Risk
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The providers 15 year old son does not have a PBC. The providers 15 year old son does not have a TB test.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 29, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There were shampoos and soaps in a bucket in the tub that was accessible to the children - provider removed during visit. There was a rake in the bake yard that was accessible to children - provider removed during visit.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 985-1738
- Address
- 1401 153rd PL SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
- License
- PL-84294
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
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
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.