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Riverton Heights Childcare

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

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 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since December 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Mar 23, 20263 citations
    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Staff must be able to hear when doors in the immediate area are opened to help prevent children from leaving unsupervised.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the time of the visit, the licensor observed that the provider has not conducted any monthly fire drills since May 2025.”

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

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “During the time of the visit, the licensor observed that the provider did not conduct the earthquake, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills once every three calendar months.”

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

  • Oct 18, 20241 citation
    • Licensee absenceLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0015(1)

  • Jul 23, 2024Nothing cited
  • Jan 11, 202413 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “There were loose electronic cords in an accessible cubby. They were removed during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The laundry room did not have a lock/latch to prevent child access to washer and dryer.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The cubbies in the play area need to be attached to the wall.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The bathroom outlet does not have tamper resistant shutters; provider plans to cover it with a blank switch plate.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The back sliding door had a bar in the track to prevent opening; it was removed during the visit and the rule was reviewed.”

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

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Home first aid kit needs small scissors.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “First aid kit was stored in accessible cubby; please move to a shelf or other inaccessible location.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “House member G. needs a background check.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • Dec 26, 2023Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 3 of this home's 5 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times split three ways: 22% had fewer, 30% the same, and 48% more (97 family homes).

How all 97 Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times compare

Of the 97 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 57%
  • 2 of 58%
  • 3 of 530%This home
  • 4 of 526%
  • All 523%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 23, 2026
On file
5 visits since December 2023 — 2 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — 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 each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 23, 2026

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

Staff must be able to hear when doors in the immediate area are opened to help prevent children from leaving unsupervised.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

During the time of the visit, the licensor observed that the provider has not conducted any monthly fire drills since May 2025.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

During the time of the visit, the licensor observed that the provider did not conduct the earthquake, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills once every three calendar months.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 18, 2024

Licensee absence

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.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 13 findings

Licensing visit · January 11, 2024

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

House member G. needs a background check.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 347-0922
Area
SeaTac, 98188This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-79863
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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