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.
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A 13 year old daughter is visiting for more than 2 weeks and does not have a cleared background. She will be leaving next week. Date Disputed Date Disputed· April 14, 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 · April 14, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
A 13 year old daughter is visiting for more than 2 weeks and does not have a cleared background. She will be leaving next week. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate leaving the deck has a gate that is not consistently self latching. Depending how far it opens it may bounce and not latch. The latching system sticks when attempting to open it and stick sometimes preventing it from dropping down. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water tested at 147 degrees F. The hot water heater was lowered during the visit. It needs to be retested. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The back door was locked. Licensor explained keeping it unlocked. It was unlocked during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
1 child file reviewed did not include immunizations at all. Another file stated "conditional." Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
lotion and teeth whitening kit were under the bathroom sink in a cabinet accessible to children. They were removed immediately after licensor pulled it out. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term
Two cribs are available for infant napping. They currently do not have infants enrolled and do not use the 2 cribs that are set up in the infant napping room. There is not a certificate of compliance available for the Dream On Me cribs. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
The cribs have a flimsy mattress with a mattress topper on top. The MFG states only use the mattress that comes with the crib. The matress topper is not waterproof, and not designed for the equipment.
Licensing visit · July 18, 2024
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
One of the cribs did not have a mattress designed for the crib.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
Mattress in the other crib did not have a tight fitting sheet.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Provider does not have individual care plan from the child's healthcare provider for the milk allergy.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
First Aid kit missing Ace bandage.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
0105(2)Two adult children in the home do not have approved background check.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
TB tests for two adult children were not availble at the time of the visit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher does not have a proof of BBP training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher does not have a proof of CPR/1stAid training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher does not have a proof of food handler's card in the file.
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
There is no proof that staff are receiving staff training specific to the early learning program.
Licensing visit · February 1, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
There are 6 windows with blinds that have loops in the licensed space. There are 5 windows in unlicensed with blinds that accessible to the children. There are cable wires in the back yard that are loose and capable of forming loops and accessible to the children The back yard deck has some raised boards that are tripping hazards. The crib has flaking paint. The water temperature registered at 123.7.
WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious
The wood under the kitchen sink has water damage and black spots indicating mold.
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 April 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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