Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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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It was observed that one child did not have a diaper cream authorization on file. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 25, 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 · November 25, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that one child's CIS form was in conditional status with no update since 03/2024. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
It was observed that one child did not have a diaper cream authorization on file. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Diaper cream was observed to be accessible to children. This was moved during visit.
Licensing visit · October 10, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(b) - The interior doors have locks which can cause the door to be locked. 110-300-0166(4)(c) - The emergency exit window has an interior sill height more than 44 inches above the interior floor. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(f) - the sliding glass door leading to the outside had no stickers or art work placed on it to prevent children to walk into. 110-300-0165(4)(f) - upon entering the facility licensor observed stairways with walls on both sides. No handrail was installed. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - outlets observed in the day care were not tamper-resistant. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - the window blinds with pull cords and inner cords were observed in two rooms. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The storage shed, located in the left corner, lacked a digit combination or key lock on its sliding latch lock, to prevent children's access.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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