Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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.
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allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 9, 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 · February 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
emergency exit gate was not self-closing at time of visit; the gate appeared to be sticking and was difficult to open as well as the gate hinges were not closing the gate. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
sliding glass door needs stickers to prevent children from walking through the glass door; stickers must be at children's eye level. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
water temperature measures at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
fire inspection for the new home is not completed. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
kitchen cupboards used to store chemicals do not have child locks making chemicals accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
storage room/laundry room was not locked during the visit and accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
bells or chimes are needed on both doors to ensure hearing when the doors are opened. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
not all enrollment records were available for department review during on-site visit; provider had moved and did not have immediate access to the files. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
parent board was not complete at time of visit, the following items are missing: license floor plan with emergency exits dietary restrictions handwashing posters diaper changing posters emergency numbers and information liability insurance
Complaint · January 15, 2026 · Resolved February 26, 2026
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Parent only signed their child in for the first weeks on paper; following the initial period the parent did not sign the child into care via the Brightwheel app. Provider signed the child into and out of care.
Licensing visit · April 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher does not have food worker permit on file or verified in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff need to complete the DCYF abusive head trauma training.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Electronic records must be maintained in MERIT, at time of visit staff or household members were not listed in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Staff records must contain the following items: First and last name First date of employment Proof of all training Emergency contacts Application or resume Copy of government photo I.D.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Area with hazards is accessible to children, fencing is falling over.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate is not self-closing.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During time of on-site visit the temperature inside the home was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit; tempearture was 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During on-site visit the water temperature measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Both emergency exits were locked at time of arrival. The front door was unlocked when licensor rang the bell. Sliding glass door was locked at time of arrival.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child with nut allergy does not have allergy plan on-site.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Diaper ointment and lotions are labled with child's first name only
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Door chimes are not working on sliding glass door or front door.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term
Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam.
Licensing visit · October 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Staff person needs further TB screening based on positive test
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate does not open or close freely, gate sticks.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Exit doors were locked at time of visit.
Licensing visit · April 22, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The swings and slides need to be removed, there is insufficient ground cover and fall zones.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
* Outlet plugs must be removed from outlets as they pose a choking risk * Stickers or posters need to be placed on the sliding glass door. * The outlet in the bathroom needs to be a GFCI outlet.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the 11 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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