Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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.
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a chain cord observed on the window blinds. 110-300-0165 (3) (b) A heat appliance was observed in the licensed outdoor space accessible to children. 110-300-0165 (3) (d)Cabinets accessible to children observed in the outdoor licensed space. 110-300-0165(5) (b) An air freshener was observed plugged in an outlet in the bathroom· January 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 · June 10, 2025
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(1) · Long Term
Staff policies were not observed.
Licensing visit · January 9, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
a chain cord observed on the window blinds. 110-300-0165 (3) (b) A heat appliance was observed in the licensed outdoor space accessible to children. 110-300-0165 (3) (d)Cabinets accessible to children observed in the outdoor licensed space. 110-300-0165(5) (b) An air freshener was observed plugged in an outlet in the bathroom
Licensing visit · July 12, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed climbing equipment in the outdoor licnesed space, a slide approx. 3ft tall that does not have ground cover.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term
Licensor observed open stairways on mid level of the hom, does not have a safey gate or barrier to keep stairways that lead to upper and lower level of the home inaccessible.
Licensing visit · December 13, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b): Window blinds in bedroom intended for infants have inner cords that are capable of forming a loop, will need to be removed. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f): Stairway indoors that lead to unlicensed space will need to have a safety gate to make inaccessible to children. Stairway in outdoor space will need to either need to be made inaccessibe with secure barrier or hand rails added that meet WAC 110-300-0165(4) : WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) Uneven walkway in beginning of emergency exit pathway, ground will need to be leveled to prevent tripping hazard. Stepping stool or similar mechanism will need to be added to end of emergency exit pathway to ensure safe exit for children and staff.
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Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in January 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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