Little Stars Daycare

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What kind of place is this?

Size 8 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

How this compares

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.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 1, 2025
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
ImmediateNo observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report. · March 29, 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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · December 1, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Several cords were observed forming loops and were accessible to children, including cords from a camera, computer, and air purifier. A shower cord was observed to be accessible to children inside the shower stall. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags were observed in bathroom drawers and under the diaper-changing station. The provider removed the plastic bags during the visit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Child NG had an immunization record on file; however, it was not provided on a CIS form. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Child TJ did not have a physician’s name and contact information listed. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A current floor plan was not provided and was not observed posted in the facility.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 27, 2024

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Not all food observed in the refrigerator and storage were labeled with the date they were opened or the name of the person they belong to (if applicable).

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

The drill form was missing notes about how the drill went and how it may be improved.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

One cord was observed hanging at a level accessible to children. The device in use was the sleeping noses device for children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The emergency exit gate did not automatically open when the handle was pulled.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The slide was observed stored in the gazebo and was used outside, placed on turf grass.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · March 29, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

The outdoor storage area lacked a lock and was accessible to children. -

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

A lawn mower was observed in the accessible to children storage area.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) / 110-300-0290(4) · Short Term / Immediate

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) / 110-300-0290(4) · Short Term / Immediate

The observed playpen had two levels. -

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) / 110-300-0290(4) · Short Term / Immediate

The observed playpen did not have a tight-fitted sheet. -

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) / 110-300-0290(4) · Short Term / Immediate

A child was observed sleeping in the swing.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

The emergency backpack was stored near the entrance door on the floor, with the first aid kit containing oral medication, making it accessible to children.

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious

It was observed that the child was sleeping in a playpen with a bumper and a blanket placed in the corner of the crib was accessible to a baby.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Little Stars Daycare hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the 12 findings Washington DCYF ranked Immediate or Serious, most recently in December 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

Do you run Little Stars Daycare? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.