Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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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(5) There were multiple small shovels that were hung by a shed that were accessible to the children on the playground. There was a latch enclosing the shovels but it was not locked.· December 9, 2025
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 · December 9, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
(11) Both exit gates on the playgrounds by the Meadows building do not self-close or self-latch. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
(5) There were multiple small shovels that were hung by a shed that were accessible to the children on the playground. There was a latch enclosing the shovels but it was not locked.
Licensing visit · March 26, 2024
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
Room 1 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit, Room 2 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit Room 4 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious
10) Staff members E.B. J.C. V.H. J.R. H.S. S.V. directly care for children and did not have bloodborne pathogens training. 11) Staff members K.A. (CPR only missing), E.B. J.C. A.D. V.H. K.H (CPR only missing) T.J. (CPR only missing), J.R., H.S., and S.V. were missing valid CPR and First aid. 12) Staff members A.D. S.E. V.H. J.S., and H.S. were missing valid food handlers cards. 3) Teachers K.A. A.D. S.E. J.S. and H.S. have been hired for more than 3 months and have not completed child care basics.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
2c) Room 1 had a cord capable of forming a loop (removed from child access while Licensors were on site), Library had floor lamp cord and laptop cord capable of forming a loop, Music room had piano cord capable of forming a loop, and environmental room had cords under smartboard capable of forming a loop all accessible to children. 2d) Plastic baggies were accessible to children in Room 3 in unlocked drawers accessible to children. 4c) Free standing lamp in library was not secured to wall to prevent tipping.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Mineral oil and miracle gro all purpose plant food in environmental room, sharpies in Room 2 drawer, Rubbing alcohol, baby oil, batteries, and magic eraser were in Room 1 drawers and cabinets were accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
2) Provider did not arrange for an annual fire inspection with a local government agency 3b) Fireplace in main building was hot enough to burn a child and accessible to children in care.
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