Kirkland · Licensed family home
Nanny's Kare
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 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since November 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 19, 20262 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“It was observed that a couple children had expired immunization / certificate of exemption forms.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 12, 20252 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that a large play structure and a smaller slide had overlapping fall zones.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“One immunization record was not on the CIS form. A second child did not have proof of MMR vaccine.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 22, 20243 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Emergency exit was deadbolted and small chairs were obscuring the exit;”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A metal propane container, lighter fluid, and charcoal briquettes was observed in the licensed outdoor space.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In the bathroom area, the cabinet was unlocked. Inside this cabinet was cleaning products.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
- Nov 2, 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
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children.
· August 19, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 19, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that a couple children had expired immunization / certificate of exemption forms.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 12, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
It was observed that a large play structure and a smaller slide had overlapping fall zones.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One immunization record was not on the CIS form. A second child did not have proof of MMR vaccine.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 22, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Emergency exit was deadbolted and small chairs were obscuring the exit;
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
A metal propane container, lighter fluid, and charcoal briquettes was observed in the licensed outdoor space.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
In the bathroom area, the cabinet was unlocked. Inside this cabinet was cleaning products.
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 245-3302
- Address
- 11914 NE 60th St., Kirkland, WA 98033
- License
- PL-8484
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 4
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Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Website, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 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.