Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle home daycares it cites something at about 63% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
It was observed that 3 pack and plays were side by side spaced 15" apart. One pack and play had a homemade sheet that was too long and was folded under the mattress. It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a rocking swing and was not moved until the licensor directed the staff to do so.· September 25, 2024
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 · January 28, 2026
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit through the downstairs kitchenette was observed to be locked. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The emergency exit through the downstairs kitchenette was observed to be blocked by a garbage can. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
3 immunizations were observed to not be medically verified and/or on the CIS form. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children in the bottom shelf of the bathroom mirror. These were moved during the visit. Risk Verified WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
It was observed that tables were 1 step cleaned before lunch. KM reports that she disinfects the counter tops before preparing food, and then washes with soap.
Complaint · October 16, 2025 · Resolved November 13, 2025
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · September 25, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that a toddler slide was placed over turf.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
It was observed that the program did not have an emergency flash light. It was observed that the back door/emergency exit was locked.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate
It was observed that 3 pack and plays were side by side spaced 15" apart. One pack and play had a homemade sheet that was too long and was folded under the mattress. It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a rocking swing and was not moved until the licensor directed the staff to do so.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a seperate room in a rocking swing. It was observed that a blanket was wrapped aound the infant in rocker.
Licensing visit · August 23, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
It was observed that Volunteer K.H.V. was working in ratio at the start of the inspection. KHV does not have any required trainings.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
It was observed that Volunteer K.H.V. was working in ratio and did not submit for a background check.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed that the provider was applying diaper creams to children without written authorization. Diaper creams were accessible to children in the bathroom area.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the ten findings Washington DCYF ranked Immediate or Serious, most recently in January 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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