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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
the Provider had expired in January 2025 Food handlers permit in MERIT and on site.· May 13, 2025
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 · April 29, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
When leaving, the licensor noticed that the gate was ajar. Licensro tried to close the gate and several times the gate stayed opened. the spring is present but is not pulling the gate tightly.
Licensing visit · May 13, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
the Provider had expired in January 2025 Food handlers permit in MERIT and on site.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
the Provider had expired in January 2025 Sfae sleep training in MERIT and on site.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
the Licensor observed plastic bags and gloves in the bathroom on the changing table lower shelf.
Licensing visit · May 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(a) · Short Term
The indoor temperature was 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature measures at 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Slididng glass door had a child lock on it, which prevented the door from opening.
Licensing visit · January 8, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Sliding glass door had a piece of wood in the track which would prevent it from being open during an emergency.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in May 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Do you run Paradise in Ash Way LLC? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.