Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 5 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% 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 staff person JP had an expired food handler's card. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 13, 2026
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 · July 13, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
It was observed that many staff had an expired safe sleep training. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
It was observed that many staff had no STARS credited for 2025. The Director reports that staff have attended college, but had not requested STARS hours for the classes. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The woodchips on the playgrounds were observed to have approximately 1" of depth that was in good condition. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
A new child's file indicated they were prescribed an EpiPen and were being tested for pineapple and sesame allergies. No care plan or medication was on site. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two files were missing immunizations, a third file was not on CIS form. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
It was observed that naturopathic teething medication was onsite for a child, but no medication form was completed. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
It was observed that an EpiPen was on site that expired in 3/2026. It was obsered that an inhaler had no prescription label included with it. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
One child had an inhaler on site but did not have a care plan completed.
Licensing visit · August 20, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One child's immunization record was missing, One record was from 2023.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.
Licensing visit · December 31, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed on the toddler playground that slides were placed over woodchips that were approximately 2" deep.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that one child with an EpiPen did not have a written allergy plan on file.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
The program reported that they could not locate their 2024 fire drill log and had not completed the drills in a few months.
Licensing visit · April 5, 2024
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f) · Short Term
110-300-0230(2)(f) There were no CPR mouth barriers or elastic bandages observed in the classroom first aid kits.
Licensing visit · May 17, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
110-300-0166(3)(a) Two classrooms had emergency exits that were locked, and not able to open with one motion, without unlocking first.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Teacher in ratio with expired First-aid/CPR. 110-300-0106(12) Teacher in ratio with expired Food Worker Card.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
110-300-0260(5) Janitorial equipment was leaned up against the wall and accessible to children in care.
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