Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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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During the time of inspection, licensor observed the emergency exit in the back room unlocked. This was corrected while licensor was onsite.· August 27, 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 · August 27, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During the time of inspection, licensor observed the emergency exit in the back room unlocked. This was corrected while licensor was onsite.
Licensing visit · August 13, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed several products in the licensed bathroom that were accessible to children Clorox wipes and can of air freshner/aerosol on sink counter Cabinet beneath sink has a bottle of bleach, cabinet does not have a lock. Provider corrected while licensor was on sight by placing products in a cabinet that has a child lock.
Licensing visit · March 8, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During licensing visit, the front emergency exit door was observed locked with deadbolt lock, from the inside, and door handle cover
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Climbing play equipement, 3 slides, observed in the outdoor licensed space with only grass underneath was observed in the outdoor licensed space.
Licensing visit · May 24, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Aide S.H. needs to complete the Basic Child Care training and the following trainings: Mandated Reported, Emergency Preparedness, Families experiencing Homelessness & Medication Management
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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