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Rainbow House

At a glance

  • Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 children.
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What to know

License: 1 month to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

One citation, in March 2026, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Water hazards and swimming pools.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Mar 10, 20268 citations, 1 Immediate
    • Water hazards and swimming poolsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
      • “At the time of inspection, an inflatable tub with water was observed to be accessible in the backyard.”

        WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate risk

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, inflatable hot tub with water was observed to be accessible in the backyard.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(4)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, licensor observed new shades with cords was added to the sliding doors.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the sliding doors were locked.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection a can of engine fuel was observed in the backyard”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, not secured, was observed on the counter”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher did not have certification date. The provider stated that she needs to buy a new one.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that four immunization records are not up to date.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Jan 15, 20252 citations
    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, there was no medication authorization observed for child prescribed with epi-pen.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal hygiene items and cleaning chemicals are accessible to children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) At the time of inspection, it was observed that cabinets in the bathroom and storage closet in the playroom are accessible to children”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • Mar 6, 20241 citation
    • Safety requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of the visit, the sliding doors did not have decor to prevent children from walking through it.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)

  • Oct 4, 20232 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Play structure with swing and slide is placed directly on the ground, no shock absorning material under the play structure.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Emergency exit pathway is partially blocked by inflatable boat.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%
  • 3 of 427%
  • All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 10, 2026
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Immediate — At the time of inspection, an inflatable tub with water was observed to be accessible in the backyard. · March 10, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · March 10, 2026

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

At the time of inspection, inflatable hot tub with water was observed to be accessible in the backyard.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, licensor observed new shades with cords was added to the sliding doors.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, not secured, was observed on the counter

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of inspection, the sliding doors were locked.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection a can of engine fuel was observed in the backyard

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher did not have certification date. The provider stated that she needs to buy a new one.

Water hazards and swimming pools

WAC 110-300-0175(2) · Immediate

At the time of inspection, an inflatable tub with water was observed to be accessible in the backyard.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that four immunization records are not up to date.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 15, 2025

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

At the time of inspection, there was no medication authorization observed for child prescribed with epi-pen.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal hygiene items and cleaning chemicals are accessible to children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) At the time of inspection, it was observed that cabinets in the bathroom and storage closet in the playroom are accessible to children

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 6, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term

At the time of the visit, the sliding doors did not have decor to prevent children from walking through it.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 4, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Play structure with swing and slide is placed directly on the ground, no shock absorning material under the play structure.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Emergency exit pathway is partially blocked by inflatable boat.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 636-2668
Area
Shoreline, 98133This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83532

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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