Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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.
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There is a large ladder in the backyard that is accessible to the children.· August 12, 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 · August 12, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
There were a few loose cords in the family room and they were accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. There was a razor in the bathtub and is was accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. There is a fire pit in the backyard that has a broken screen and debri in it, it is accessible to the children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There is a large ladder in the backyard that is accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Amber does not have a PBC. Amber does not have a TB test.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate door is not self closing or latching.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
There was "clean smart" on the bethroom counter and accessible to the children. There was Olay body moisture and body wash located in the tub and was accessible to the children. There were hygiene items in the cabinet above the toilet. The cabinet was not locked and, the items were accessible to the children - the cabinet was locked during the visit. The closet in the bathroom was not locked. It had hygiene items in it that were accessible to the children - the closet was locked during the visit.
Licensing visit · September 3, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(7) · Serious
The back yard is not fully enclosed and people can enter the area.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
There are several cords/wires in the living room that are accessible to the children. The bottom of the sliding door track (into the main childcare area from the dining room) is broken and has a sharp area.
Licensing visit · March 26, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
There was a toddler slide that was placed on the hard deck and did not have shock absorbing material.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There was dishwasher tabs located under the sink - the provider removed while licensor was present.
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