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Rhiannachildca

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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What to know

License: birth 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 February 2020. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

One citation, in February 2020, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Nov 7, 20255 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground climbable slide did not have a safety fall zone or proper safety ground cover that meets CPSC guidelines. The structure was 49 inches from the playground barrier, and the wood chip surfacing was measured to be 4 inches.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor observed a damaged stool in the restroom. Flaking paint on the walls, doors, ceiling, and baseboard were observed in the restroom and the main room.”

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

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, a fire and evacuation drill had not been conducted for the month of October. Previous drills were not correctly recorded.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, an earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill had not been conducted every three calendar months. The provider was missing a drill for July, August, and September.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed three child files. One of the child files was missing current immunization records.”

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

  • Apr 24, 202512 citations
    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Providers S.H. and N.F. were observed to be missing current adult and pediatric First-Aid/CPR and current bloodborne pathogens certificates.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Provider S.H. does not have a current, valid food worker card. Card on-site expired in 2023.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, this licensor observed a storage closet located in the "main room" to be unlocked with multiple accessible first-aid kits. These first-aid kits contained alcohol sanitation wipes, burn creams, antiseptic wipes, non-aspirin Acetaminophen packages, and loose white pills. This door did not have a way to be locked.”

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

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “This licensor observed a slide structure and a stand-alone slide to be too close together lacking a six foot fall zone. Stand-alone slide also did not have a six foot fall zone from the surfacing edge.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Licensor observed a black and clear stacking drawer to be unsecured from the wall creating a tipping hazard.”

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

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(2)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(2)

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.”

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

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard. Risk”

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

    • Overnight careShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The plastic covering for the overnight care mats contained mutiple rips and holes. Stains were observed on the mattresses due to these holes.”

        WAC 110-300-0270(2)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, this licensor observed the Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record log to be completely empty. No fire and evacuation, earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills have been recorded. The last Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record to be completed was observed to be from 2023.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(c), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “At the time of inspection, this licensor observed four child files missing updated immunization forms. Parent or guardian signed and dated statements detailing when the immunizations would be brought up to date were not present.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2), WAC 110-300-0210(3)

  • Nov 28, 20232 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Provider's Food Worker card expired in 2/9/2023. The licensor pointed out to her that the information even though verified in MERIT was inaccurate that a Food Worker card are usually is good for 3 years max but not usually for 4+ years. The food handler card that was verified in MERIT read 2/9/21-3/12/2025. The licensor discussed with Provider that her Food Handler card would have expired in February 2024 if it was a 3 years one. The one in her file read 2/9/21-2/9/23 and that although verified it is not accurate information. BBP for the provider expired 2/18/2023. Provider had a certificate for 20 hours STARS completion from 12/4/2010-12/5/2010 but it is not reflected in MERIT told to follow up with MERIT because currently the MERIT system reads 0 for Initial Basic Training.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The knob for the exit door requires to be unlocked and then a turn of the knob to exit (2 hand manuever, 2 steps to unlock).”

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

  • Feb 26, 20201 citation, 1 Immediate
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
      • “Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Immediate risk

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
November 7, 2025
On file
4 visits since February 2020 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Immediate — Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom. · February 26, 2020

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

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · November 7, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground climbable slide did not have a safety fall zone or proper safety ground cover that meets CPSC guidelines. The structure was 49 inches from the playground barrier, and the wood chip surfacing was measured to be 4 inches.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed a damaged stool in the restroom. Flaking paint on the walls, doors, ceiling, and baseboard were observed in the restroom and the main room.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed three child files. One of the child files was missing current immunization records.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, a fire and evacuation drill had not been conducted for the month of October. Previous drills were not correctly recorded.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, an earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill had not been conducted every three calendar months. The provider was missing a drill for July, August, and September.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · April 24, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Providers S.H. and N.F. were observed to be missing current adult and pediatric First-Aid/CPR and current bloodborne pathogens certificates.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Provider S.H. does not have a current, valid food worker card. Card on-site expired in 2023.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

This licensor observed a slide structure and a stand-alone slide to be too close together lacking a six foot fall zone. Stand-alone slide also did not have a six foot fall zone from the surfacing edge.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Licensor observed a black and clear stacking drawer to be unsecured from the wall creating a tipping hazard.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard. Risk

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) / 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, this licensor observed four child files missing updated immunization forms. Parent or guardian signed and dated statements detailing when the immunizations would be brought up to date were not present.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

At the time of inspection, this licensor observed a storage closet located in the "main room" to be unlocked with multiple accessible first-aid kits. These first-aid kits contained alcohol sanitation wipes, burn creams, antiseptic wipes, non-aspirin Acetaminophen packages, and loose white pills. This door did not have a way to be locked.

Overnight care

WAC 110-300-0270(2) · Short Term

The plastic covering for the overnight care mats contained mutiple rips and holes. Stains were observed on the mattresses due to these holes.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(c) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, this licensor observed the Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record log to be completely empty. No fire and evacuation, earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills have been recorded. The last Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record to be completed was observed to be from 2023.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 28, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Provider's Food Worker card expired in 2/9/2023. The licensor pointed out to her that the information even though verified in MERIT was inaccurate that a Food Worker card are usually is good for 3 years max but not usually for 4+ years. The food handler card that was verified in MERIT read 2/9/21-3/12/2025. The licensor discussed with Provider that her Food Handler card would have expired in February 2024 if it was a 3 years one. The one in her file read 2/9/21-2/9/23 and that although verified it is not accurate information. BBP for the provider expired 2/18/2023. Provider had a certificate for 20 hours STARS completion from 12/4/2010-12/5/2010 but it is not reflected in MERIT told to follow up with MERIT because currently the MERIT system reads 0 for Initial Basic Training.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The knob for the exit door requires to be unlocked and then a turn of the knob to exit (2 hand manuever, 2 steps to unlock).

Report (PDF)

Feb 2020 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 26, 2020

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Immediate

Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 466-9720
Area
Tukwila, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-12118
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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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

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

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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