Washington DCYF cited something at 2 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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The three sets of blinds in the kitchen area have inner cords that pose strangulation hazard and blinds must be removed.· January 11, 2024
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 · October 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0015(1) · Long Term
110-300-0015(1) Licensor was notified the provider was going to be absent from the program with no written plan. The provider did not submit a written notification to the department and each child’s parent or guardian at least two business days prior to the planned absence.
Licensing visit · January 11, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The three sets of blinds in the kitchen area have inner cords that pose strangulation hazard and blinds must be removed.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
There were loose electronic cords in an accessible cubby. They were removed during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
There was a bag of plastic bags by the door to the yard. This was removed during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The sharp knife in the kitchen was stated to be typically stored in the dish drainer which is accessible to children. It was moved out of reach of children during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The laundry room did not have a lock/latch to prevent child access to washer and dryer.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The electric wall heater in the play area gets too hot and must be covered with a metal guard.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The cubbies in the play area need to be attached to the wall.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The bathroom outlet does not have tamper resistant shutters; provider plans to cover it with a blank switch plate.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The back sliding door had a bar in the track to prevent opening; it was removed during the visit and the rule was reviewed.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
Home first aid kit needs small scissors.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
First aid kit was stored in accessible cubby; please move to a shelf or other inaccessible location.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The chemicals/cleaners under the kitchen sink do not have a safety latch to make them inaccessible to children. The Pepto Bismol medication that was stored on a low shelf in the fridge was moved to a higher shelf in the fridge during the visit.
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