Seattle · Licensed family home
Salma Family Childcare
What to know
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 4 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 8, 20263 citations
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, there was no fire and evacuation drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, there was no emergency drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
Sep 11, 20254 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside. Correction done onsite.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
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 two children have incomplete immunization status form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
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 there is no statement detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.”
WAC 110-300-0210(3)
- Dec 13, 2024Nothing cited
Oct 9, 20233 citations
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Outdoor space was observed to have loose nails on cable along the wall. A box with pretend medical materials was observed to be broken. Kitchen area was observed to have wall paper that was unsticking from the counters and wall. Water temperature was observed at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlet in living room space near playpen was observed to not be tamper-resistant. Outlet in bathroom near sink is not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Trashcan in outdoor space was observed to be blocking emergency gate.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Child, marked as Assistant Teacher, MA, does not have a clear background.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
The state cited rules at 3 of this home's 4 inspections. Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times split three ways: 42% had fewer, 28% the same, and 30% more (401 family homes).
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%This home
- All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 8, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit.
· September 8, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 8, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, there was no fire and evacuation drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, there was no emergency drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 11, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside. Correction done onsite.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that two children have incomplete immunization status form.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is no statement detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 9, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Short Term / Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 20, 2026
Outdoor space was observed to have loose nails on cable along the wall. A box with pretend medical materials was observed to be broken. Kitchen area was observed to have wall paper that was unsticking from the counters and wall. Water temperature was observed at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlet in living room space near playpen was observed to not be tamper-resistant. Outlet in bathroom near sink is not GFCI.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 20, 2026
Trashcan in outdoor space was observed to be blocking emergency gate.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 20, 2026
Child, marked as Assistant Teacher, MA, does not have a clear background.
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 489-8444
- Area
- Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-81797
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
We couldn’t find some information that may matter to your decision: openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies. We can ask the program for you and copy you in.
Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.