Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
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In a Preschool Room, diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 3, 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 · November 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
In a Preschool Room, diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
The program missed a September drill. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Only two emergency drill were completed this year.
Licensing visit · December 18, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that the older playground had 3 swingsets installed. The distance from the ground to the support bar was 8 feet. The distance from the middle of the swing to the back fenceline was 10 feet. This does not allow for double the height for proper fall zones.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
It was observed in 3 younger classrooms, plastic grocery bags were accessible to children around the diaper changing area. Throughout the center, tall shelving units were not mounted to the wall In a preschool room, a star light was plugged into an extension cord. The classroom teacher stated that the lights are plugged into the extension cord for th e school day.
Supervising children during water activities
WAC 110-300-0350(4) · Serious
The provider reported that sometimes in the summer, they take field trips where children wade in the water without a lifeguard.
Licensing visit · June 6, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
110-300-0166(3)(a) There were no outdoor emergency exits that could be exited without a key or assistance.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
110-300-0260(1)(a) The cleaning/sanitizing solution bottles were accessible to children in care in the preschool 3 classroom.
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Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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All checked June 2026.
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