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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During the time of inspection, provider's food handler's permit was observed expired (on 4/2/2026); will need to be renewed. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 31, 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 · July 31, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During the time of inspection, provider's food handler's permit was observed expired (on 4/2/2026); will need to be renewed. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
During the time of inspection, licensor observed large blackberry stems with thorns surrounding each side of the fence in the outdoor licensed space accessible to children; will need to be cut down to where thorns are no longer accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
During the time of inspection, licensor observed Pine Sol cleaner and bleach accessible to children in the licensed bathroom. Both removed while licensor was onsite.
Licensing visit · July 31, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Provider's Safe Sleep training expired on 2/9/2024, will need to be renewed.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(3) · Short Term
During the time of inspection, there is no shaded area provided in the outdoor play area.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
During the time of inspection, cat food bag and bowl was in the licensed space and accessible to children. Will need to be moved to a location children do not have access. Hair clog solution found in bathroom in bottom Cabinet, accessible, removed onsite.
Licensing visit · March 24, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): Water temperature in licensed bathroom is 127.5 degrees, checked by licensor WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c): Exposed electrical wires in the licensed outoor space, hooked to the side of the home. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g): Broken tent in the outdoor licensed space has metal peices loose and rust accessible to children. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): TV and cable cords are not secure in the indoor licensed space, tangled and accessible to children.
Licensing visit · August 20, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed sticker bush stems in several areas along side the fence with thorns. Serveral areas on the ground/grass were also observed with hard stems of sticker bushes that have thorns. Outlet near the sink in the licensed bathroom has GFCI outlet type but not tamper-resistant.
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