Bellevue · Licensed family home
Mi Casita
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since May 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Feb 19, 20263 citations
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(11) The exit gate that leads to unlicensed space from the outdoor play area does not self-close or self-latch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(3)(a) There was a pair of adult scissors that were stored on a short table with markers that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's files. 1 child file had a CIS form that was "conditional." 2 child files only had lists of immunizations. 2 child files had CIS forms that were "not complete."”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Apr 15, 20254 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“2a) the converted garage has removable plugs in the outlets. 2b) the converted garage windows (2) were covered with blinds with inner cords capable of forming loops. 3g) the foam shapes for climbing and crawling on were peeling and cracking at the edges. 5f) the horizontal ceiling lights were plugged in to light fixtures with an extension cord.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The entrance gate is not self-closing and self-latching. This is the gate for exiting the playground as well.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“A ceterpillar is in the playground with openings greater than 3.5 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“child files reviewed showed children with CIS forms from 2023, no CIS forms or immunizations at all and some CIS forms not complete.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 7, 20242 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The emergency exit door in the infant room was locked and bolted.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were 2 large refill soap bottles located in the bathroom and they are accessible to the children. There was a can of gold metallic spray paint in the back yard accessible to the children - provider removed. There was a toilet plunger in the bathroom, accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
The state cited rules at all 3 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times had fewer: 66% of 698.
How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare
Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None11%
- 1 of 323%
- 2 of 332%
- All 334%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 19, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
2a) the converted garage has removable plugs in the outlets. 2b) the converted garage windows (2) were covered with blinds with inner cords capable of forming loops. 3g) the foam shapes for climbing and crawling on were peeling and cracking at the edges. 5f) the horizontal ceiling lights were plugged in to light fixtures with an extension cord.
· April 15, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · February 19, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
(11) The exit gate that leads to unlicensed space from the outdoor play area does not self-close or self-latch.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
(3)(a) There was a pair of adult scissors that were stored on a short table with markers that was accessible to the children.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's files. 1 child file had a CIS form that was "conditional." 2 child files only had lists of immunizations. 2 child files had CIS forms that were "not complete."
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · April 15, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The entrance gate is not self-closing and self-latching. This is the gate for exiting the playground as well.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
A ceterpillar is in the playground with openings greater than 3.5 inches.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
2a) the converted garage has removable plugs in the outlets. 2b) the converted garage windows (2) were covered with blinds with inner cords capable of forming loops. 3g) the foam shapes for climbing and crawling on were peeling and cracking at the edges. 5f) the horizontal ceiling lights were plugged in to light fixtures with an extension cord.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
child files reviewed showed children with CIS forms from 2023, no CIS forms or immunizations at all and some CIS forms not complete.
May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 7, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit door in the infant room was locked and bolted.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There were 2 large refill soap bottles located in the bathroom and they are accessible to the children. There was a can of gold metallic spray paint in the back yard accessible to the children - provider removed. There was a toilet plunger in the bathroom, accessible to the children.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 574-2720
- Area
- Bellevue, 98006This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-6853
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3+
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Sources and dates
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.