Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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.
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Emergency exit door was locked in the main child care area. This item was corrected onsite. Technical assistance was given to provider. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 14, 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 14, 2026
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit door was locked in the main child care area. This item was corrected onsite. Technical assistance was given to provider. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the time of inspection, one child file was missing immunization records. Licensor specified the child file for correction with provider.
Complaint · June 5, 2026 · Resolved July 31, 2026
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(1) · Serious
Staff present during licensing inspection reported that she observed bruises on a child in care; failed to report to the department.
Licensing visit · June 3, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
F.A. staff member was observed preparing and serving food during the time of licenisng visit. According to MERIT, her food handlers was expired on 5/29/2026. Staff members serving food must have a current food handler's permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Upon licensor's arrival, staff member D.J. was the only adult present in the home supervising children in the licensed space. D.J. does not have a cleared background check in MERIT. According to MERIT, Application was withdrawn on 12/17/2025. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Child attendance records were not available for review while licensor was onsite. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Staff attendance records were not available for review while licensor was onsite. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
During the time of the licensing visit, staff D.J. acknowledged that she did not contact the department when she observed a mark on a child, prior to this visit, that appeared to be a bruise; acknowledge that she was unaware of who to call.
Licensing visit · January 13, 2026
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
One child present during the time of inspection was not signed in upon arrival.
Licensing visit · June 30, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Licensor observed a slanted tree trunk that was being supported by another tree using a rope to prevent it from falling. This presents a potential safety hazard. 0145 (11) Licensor observed that the door’s self-closing mechanism functions properly and is able to self-latch. However, the latch is difficult to unlatch from the inside, which could delay or hinder quick exit from the premises in the event of an emergency.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed a box of latex gloves and a half-filled plastic bag of diapers stored underneath the diaper changing table shelving. These items were accessible to infants and toddlers, which poses a potential safety hazard. immediate corrections made removal of hazards.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed a container of Clorox wipes stored on the window sill within reach of children. This poses a potential poisoning and chemical exposure hazard.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) / 110-300-0290(3)(e) · Short Term
Licensor observed that two infant sleep equipment did not have tight fitted sheet, which may pose a potential safety hazard in accordance with safe sleep practices. 0290 (3)(e) Licensor observed that an infant bassinet did not contain a moisture-resistant mat as required. The mat was made of cloth material, which is absorbent and does not meet licensing requirements for infant sleep surfaces.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Licensor observed that the vehicle used to transport children did not contain a first aid kit or an emergency kit.
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