Washington DCYF cited something at 2 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% 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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Kathleen Williams Bitz needs a updated food card. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 10, 2026
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 · February 10, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Kathleen Williams Bitz needs a updated food card. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
In room 404 there were 2 loose cords capable of forming a loop and accessible to the children. One cord was from the light table and the other was from a laminator. In room 407 there were several cords capable of forming loops and accessible to the children. They were located near the desk, "Christmas lights" near the library window and the "tv". There were other loose cords coming from the "tv" and the light table. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
In room 407 there were 2 large janitoral broooms accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · September 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
In room 411 there was a box that had 2 epi pens and there was no prescription documentation.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There was a container of clorox bleach wipes on the counter and they were accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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