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.
This provider does not publish pricing.
110-300-0165(3)(d) - Two large garbage bins were situated on the playground. 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Cords and plastic bags were observed in some kitchen shelves without safety locks. The provider removed these items during the visit.· October 16, 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.
Licensing visit · August 19, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
Attendance records for all staff must be available on file for review
Licensing visit · October 16, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
110-300-0145(11) - The gate that is not an emergency exit was blocked. TA was provided that the gat emust be locked with a tool available to open it if needed. 110-300-0145(9) - An uneven gap of 5.5 to 8.5 inches was observed under the shed located in the childcare play area.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(3)(d) - Two large garbage bins were situated on the playground. 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Cords and plastic bags were observed in some kitchen shelves without safety locks. The provider removed these items during the visit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The storage areas near the bathroom and the children's dining area were not secured with safety locks, allowing potential child access.
Licensing visit · May 13, 2024
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious
Need monitoring device in bedroom used for overnight care. Need alarm on bedroom door used for overnight care. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Need portable background checks for two 13 year old household members. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Window blind near front exit door has pull cords that are a strangulation hazard. Decking off the back exit door in the licensed outdoor play space is 27" high. Decking needs baluster and handrail built according to this WAC. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
Must be able to unlock the bathroom door from the outside. The sill height outside the bedroom exit window is 68" and sill height outside the dining room exit window is 50." The sill height outside exit windows must not be more than 48." Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Shed in the outdoor licensed space has paint in it that is accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 05/19/2024
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in October 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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