Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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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Plastic outlet covers were observed to be used and posed a choking hazard at the time of inspection (Violation was corrected on site).· February 12, 2024
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 · February 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Plastic outlet covers were observed to be used and posed a choking hazard at the time of inspection (Violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) / 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Children's immunization records were not observed at the time of inspection. Dental care provider information was not observed in one of children's health records at the time of inspection. Children's last dental exam dates were not observed at the time of inspection.
Licensing visit · September 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, the location of the staff and child records was not accurately posted. (Stated "in main childcare area") At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, a no-smoking/no-vaping sign was not posted.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, there were blinds in the dining room play area, living room over the cribs, and kitchen over the sink, that had blinds with internal cords capable of forming a loop that could fit around a child's neck and accessible to children. At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, this licensor observed a Winix air purifier in the living room with a loose, two foot cord, that was accessible to children in care an posed a strangulation risk. Addionally, there were multiple appliances in the kitchen cabinets that had cords and were accessible to children. At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, the cabinet under the kitchen sink had plastic garbage bags inside and were accessible to children due to a broken childproof strap. A large plastic garbage bag for a nap mat was left on the floor during visit while kids were present. At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, there was a pack and play placed under a window, with a sleeping two year old inside.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, the emergency flashlight was not working due to exploded batteries inside of the flashlight. At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, the back door (emergency exit) was locked using the deadbolt.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite Initial to Full inspection, the kitchen 3-step sanitizer bottles were in a basket on the countertop that was accessible to at least one enrolled child who was present.
Licensing visit · April 3, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Lawn mower was observed in outdoor licensed space accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Tripping hazard was observed in kitchen area. A part of the flooring was missing in kitchen space. Platform in outdoor space was observed to have a drop over 18 inches with no gate observed. Outlets next to bathroom and kitchen sinks were not GFCI.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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