Washington DCYF cited something at 6 of the 7 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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110-300-0165(5)(b) - Licensor observed that the outlets near the bathroom and kitchen sink are tamper-resistant but not ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet types.· March 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 · September 16, 2025
WAC 110-300-0270(2) · Short Term
110-300-0270(2) - Provider does not have appropriate overnight care sleeping equipment to meet developmental needs of infants.
Licensing visit · March 12, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
110-300-0165(5)(b) - Licensor observed that the outlets near the bathroom and kitchen sink are tamper-resistant but not ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet types.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(a) - During the course of the inspection, licensor observed a licensed bedroom was locked from the inside by the provider while they were in their with children in care.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
110-300-0186(1) - Upon review of children registration form, there are two children with food allergies and special dietary requirements due to health conditions, that do not have Individual Care Plans.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0210(1)(2) - Upon review of child files, licensor observed 8 children do not have current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form. 110-300-0210(3) - Upon review of child files, licensor observed the 8 children who do not complete immunization records do not have written proof or signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious
110-300-0270(2) - Licensor observed the sleeping equipment used for overnight care is not made of moisture resistant material. 110-300-0270(5)(f) - Licensor observed the alert on the bedroom door used for overnight care is not operating properly and does not alert when the door is opened.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) / 110-300-0455(3) · Short Term / Long Term
110-300-0455(2) - Licensor observed attendance records reported 2 children who were not in attendance were signed in on 3/10/2025. 110-300-0455(3) - Licensor observed that the electronic system for staff attendance reflected that the provider and assistant do not record daily attendance with start and end times.
Complaint · March 3, 2025 · Resolved April 21, 2025
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · October 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
During health and safety recheck, Licensor observed a wooden planks at the entrance of the childcare that were broken/cracked. must be fixed or inaccessible to children. (3)(a)
WAC 110-300-0180(1) · Short Term
During health and safety recheck visit, Licensor did not observe a menu created by Provider that documents food item( and type of meal (breakfast, lunch, AM Snack, PM Snack) (1)
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
During health and safety recheck, Licensor did not observed first - aid manual (3)(l)
Curriculum philosophy and planning
WAC 110-300-0305(1) · Long Term
During health and safety recheck, Licensor did not observe a written curriculum of daily planned activities for each age group tha enrolled in care (1)
WAC 110-300-0360(2) · Long Term
During Health and Safety recheck, Licensor reviewing the daily schedule, Provider must update schedule to include the following: rou transportation time when she leaves the childcare facility and returns after picking up children from school (2)(e)
Retaining facility and program records
WAC 110-300-0465(5) · Long Term
During health and safety recheck, Licensor did not observe documentation when cleaning large area rugs. Provider will need t a cleaning log stating when large rugs are cleaned (5)(n)
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
During health and safety recheck, Licensor did not observe handwashing sign at the kitchen sign. Provider will need to place a hand sign in the kitchen (2)(d) During health and safety recheck, Licensor did not observe updated medical information location stating where files are located (2)(
Licensing visit · September 27, 2024
WAC 110-300-0115(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, Licensor observed Provider and Assistant staff file. Provider and Assistant A.A. staff files does not include Job title. (2)(c) During the inspection, Licensor observed Assistant A.A file does not have date of hire included (2)(d)
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
During the inspection, Licensor open and closed outdoor gate. Gate did not latch properly. Provider will need to fix the latch allowing the bar to enclose the latch. (11)
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor observed a wooden planks at the entrance of the childcare that were broken/cracked. Planks must be fixed or inaccessible to children. (3)(a) During the inspection, Licensor observed a heater in the sleeping room that needs to be inaccessible to children (3)(b) During the inspection, Licensor tested bathroom water temperature at 125 degrees F. Water temperature must range from 80 - 120 degrees F (4)(e)
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Provider needs to updated the following immunization records for the following children: F.M and I.G
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Provider will need to place a handwashing sign in the kitchen (2)(d) Provider will need to updated medical information location stating where files are located (2)(h)
Licensing visit · March 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Both staff files need job title and first day of employment.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Both staff files need emergency contact and resume.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious
Provider went inside to help a child in the bathroom while three children were in the yard playing. Licensor stayed with the children in the yard until provider returned and then explained that next time all children should have gone inside with provider.
Licensing visit · June 2, 2022
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
no documentation of annual fire inspection or fireplace declaration
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