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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110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The storage closet in the front classroom was accessible to the children.· March 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 · March 31, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The storage closet in the front classroom was accessible to the children.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
110-300-0145(8) A section of fence is broken down. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166 (3)(c) The gate in the outdoor play area which is used as an emergency exit was blocked. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
110-300-0197(4) Open packaged food are not stored in airtight containers, not labeled and dated. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Licensing visit · June 10, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider G.E.'s food worker card/permit expired 05.27.2025 and she was observed serving food to children today.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
Provider L.Z. has a high school diploma, according to her. However, there is not verification of this in her file, nor has it been verified by MERIT. Provider X.Y. also states she has a high school diploma, and has begun the process to have it verified in MERIT. MERIT currently shows as "Pending-Awaiting Documents". There is not verificaiton of X.Y.'s high school diploma or higher degree in her personnel file on site.
Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans
WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term
The providers report that most parents of the children in care prefer their children drink whole cow's milk at lunchtime. However, there are not written food plans in place regarding this. (USDA requires zero or one percent milk or enriched plant based alternatives be served at meals)
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term
One of five child files reviewed, for boy age 2.5 years, does not contain date of last dental or physical exam.
Licensing visit · December 13, 2024
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
The providers did not produce documentation of the delivery of early learning staff training specific to the early learning porgram and premises. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0111(1) · Short Term
There was not verification available of a work plan for providers serving the chidlren. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Several plastic bags, and a roll of garbage liners were observed accessible to children in unlatched/unsecured drawers of the bathroom vanity. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The garage, which is unlicensed space, and contains the washing machine and dryer for the home, was accessible to children because the door was not locked and opened when I turned the handle. It was locked prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 12/13/2024
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
The first aid kit was accessible to children because it was in an unlatched/unlocked cabinet. It was made inaccessible prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Dishwasher pods and hand sanitizers were accessible to children in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Clorox bleach wipes were accessible to children on the edge of the kitchen counter. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The doored shelving unit containing batteries and gloves was not locked or latched and is for "staff only". The provider locked the shelving unit prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The door alarms were not on for the front door, door to outdoor play area, and door to garage. They were turned on prior to my departure. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The provider's license was not posted. It was posted prior to my departure.
Licensing visit · July 1, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Risk Corrected On Correction Date WAC/RCW Level Site Date Disputed Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious
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