Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 5 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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110-300-0105(2)- assistant teacher had an expired background check.· September 18, 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 18, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(2)- assistant teacher had an expired background check.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)- provider had a plastic climbing slide in the outdoor space placed on concrete.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
110-300-0165(3)(f)- bookshelve in front play room and toyshelf in back play room did not appear to be mounted to the wall.
WAC 110-300-0280(3)(g) · Serious
110-300-0280(3)(g)- provider stated she warmed milk bottles in microwave.
Licensing visit · July 30, 2024
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
Licensor observed pack and play to have a loose fitting sheet.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Licensor observed long electrical cord dangling from TV. Cord was observed capable of forming a loop big enough and low enough to go around a child's neck.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Licensor observed water temperature to be over 121 degreese.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed emergency exit doors to have child lock devices on door handles. This requires special knowledge to exit.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Licensor observed in Merit that provider's CPR/FA certificate was expired. Provider did not have certificate available while on site.
Licensing visit · January 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of the visit, the fire inspection had not been completed. The licensor gave the proper form to the provider to complete.
Licensing visit · October 30, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Saline, hair products, lotions, body wash etc. was all accesible to children in the restroom. Items were observed in the restroom on a shelving unit, in a shelving unit, and under the sink in the restroom.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Grass needs cutting. Bubble push toy observed outside was cracked. Rocking Horse was observed on grass. Small basketball hoop was not secure and could easily tip over. Items need to cleaned and arranged to allow for 6 feet fall zone with required surfacing.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Little push toy (corn popper) baby toy outside is cracked has sharp edges from broken plastic and little balls can be accessed which form a choking hazard. Little kitchen needs securing. CD player by kitchen entrance and printer needs securing.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Restroom soapy water and bleach/vinegar mix spray bottles were accessible to children. Lysol disinfectant spray and comet cleaner was accessible to children in the restroom. There were also other products in the restroom under the sink, on shelving units and in shelving units that were accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
S.K whom is listed as a Lead Teacher in MERIT has incomplete Initial Basic STARS from 2013 MERIT reads "Incomplete" and reads on 19 hours were completed of the 20 hours. Since S.K did not complete the Basic/Initial STARS is required to complet the DCYF Trainings (4)(5)(6)(7)(9). S.K also does not have an updated Safe Sleep Training expired on 10/5/2022.
Licensing visit · October 20, 2022
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Fowsia is missing safe sleep training and food handlers card has expired
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