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Shoreline · Licensed family home

Muse Hawa Abdi

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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What to know

License: birth to 13 years (state).

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 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since November 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jul 7, 20261 citation
    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that opened milk and food in the fridge did not have label.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

  • Jul 28, 20255 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection it was observed that slide was placed directly on the ground.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that a tub of Aquaphor was placed near a can of formula milk.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the space under the stairs is used as storage space with boxes of toys and materials accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert staff if a child tries to leave unsupervised.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of inspection, two child files did not have immunization records on CIS form.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Oct 30, 20244 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that deadbolt is used to lock the doors. The provider corrected the issue onsite by unlocking the deadbolt.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During review of staff files, it was determined that provider and staff have not completed renewal training for blood borne pathogens. 0106 (8) Durig review of staff files, it was determined that provider and staff have not completed renewal training for safe sleep.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Long Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of the visit, a mower, garden hose, a bike that is not in good repair and other household items under the deck are accessible to children 0145 (11) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed the self-closing spring is not attached on the gate. 0145 (4) At the time of the visit, the licensor did not observe variety of gross motor toys that promote moderate and vigorous physical activity”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(4)

    • Parent or guardian handbook and related policiesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Duirg review of child files, it was determined that three out of five files reviewed did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies”

        WAC 110-300-0450(1)

  • Nov 14, 2023Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 3 of this home's 4 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times split three ways: 42% had fewer, 28% the same, and 30% more (401 family homes).

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%
  • 3 of 427%This home
  • All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 7, 2026
On file
4 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection it was observed that slide was placed directly on the ground. · July 28, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 7, 2026

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that opened milk and food in the fridge did not have label.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection it was observed that slide was placed directly on the ground.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, two child files did not have immunization records on CIS form.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that a tub of Aquaphor was placed near a can of formula milk.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, the space under the stairs is used as storage space with boxes of toys and materials accessible to children.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert staff if a child tries to leave unsupervised.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 30, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

During review of staff files, it was determined that provider and staff have not completed renewal training for blood borne pathogens. 0106 (8) Durig review of staff files, it was determined that provider and staff have not completed renewal training for safe sleep.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(4) · Short Term / Long Term

At the time of the visit, a mower, garden hose, a bike that is not in good repair and other household items under the deck are accessible to children 0145 (11) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed the self-closing spring is not attached on the gate. 0145 (4) At the time of the visit, the licensor did not observe variety of gross motor toys that promote moderate and vigorous physical activity

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that deadbolt is used to lock the doors. The provider corrected the issue onsite by unlocking the deadbolt.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term

Duirg review of child files, it was determined that three out of five files reviewed did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 353-9609
Area
Shoreline, 98133This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-82535
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

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.

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