Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 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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Zebiba, Hayat, Fatna and Jemal's food cards are expired. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 12, 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 · January 12, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Zebiba, Hayat, Fatna and Jemal's food cards are expired. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The providers son, Adam Jemal's, PBC is expired.
Licensing visit · November 25, 2024
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant teachers Jemal Adem and Hayat Kimo do not have hiring education requirements met in MERIT, and proof is not in their staff file.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Houshold member Abu Jemal does not have a negative TB.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Aliya Jemal prepared lunch this day. She does not have a current food worker card.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
2c) cords for the computer were loose and accessible to children. Cords on the outside of the house were seen loose. 3a) screws were seen to protrude from the side of the cubby in the small room. 4c) a light bulb outside was not covered 4f) the stairs in the yard leading to the upstair deck did not have a gate securely in place at the bottom of the stairs.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
A child's file, on the registration form, states they are allergic to eggs. An ICP has not been completed. It is unclear if this is a medical diagnosis or a family preference.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
5 child files were reviewed. 2 files did not include medically verified CIS forms.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term
Each child's file did not contain a signed document stating the parent reviewed the handbook and program policies. The parent handbook was reviewed. Licensor did not see where this was included: Who may legally access the child's information; The importance for keeping the information current, A kindergarten transition plan, Description of where the parent or guardian may find and review the early learning program's menu and Inspection reports. A template was used which references old WAC numbers. There have been some edits made, but not all reflect current WAC requirements.
Licensing visit · December 4, 2023
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Jemal and Fazila do not have current CPR/1st aid certificates. Zebiba did not have proof of a current CPR/1st aid certificate.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There was a lawn mower in the back yard that was accessible to the children - providers husband, Jamal, removed the lawn mower during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Hayat was alone watching the children and she does not have a PBC or any other qualifications.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
Z.J., Fazila do not have current CPR/1st aid. Z.J., Fazila do not have current did not have current food cards. Jamal does not have current safe sleep training.
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