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Shoreline · Licensed family home

Sprout Kingdom

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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What to know

License: birth to 13 years (state).

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 all 4 of its licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Mar 17, 20263 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection, the storage closet in the nap room was accesible, a child was observed opening the closet doors.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfortShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, one of the highchairs was not in good condition, the cover had rips and tears.”

        WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, the water temperature in the handwashing sink (bathroom) was measured at 122.4 degrees F.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Feb 10, 20256 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of file review, it was determined that staff AY has not completed BBP training 0106 (10) At the time of file review, it was determined that staff AY has not completed safe sleep training 0106 (11) At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired. 0106 (12)At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff food food handler training has expired”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of inspection it was observed that slides are placed directly on the ground.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the visit it was observed that the main door is locked through an automatic locking keypad installed on the door.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection it was observed that the fence is not in good condition, there are areas with a gap of more than 3.5 inches wide.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(8)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of the inspection it was observed that the TV placed on top of a shelf is not secured 0165 (4)(e) At the time of the inspection the water temperature was measured at 140.1 degrees Celcius”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of the inspection the main door did not have device to alert the provider if a child tried to open the door.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

  • Jan 29, 20242 citations
    • Outdoor early learning program spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that gate does have a self-closing and self-latching mechanism. 0145 (6) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that outdoor play area is not fully enclosed with fence, the side yard is open. 0145 (8) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed gaps of more than 3.5 inches on some areas of the fence.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(6)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of the visit, the licensor observed laundry machines placed in the bathroom are accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)

  • Jun 14, 20234 citations
    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Licensor observed three expired diaper creams. Correction: Provider removed the expired diaper creams during the visit”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that child put a small rounded toy in his mouth. Correction: Licensor informed provider that child put the toy in his mouth, provider asked the child to spit out the toy. Provider removed the toy. 0165 (3)(d) It was observed that fridge is accessible to chidden 0165 (3)(f) - Fire extinguisher is not mounted/ secured to the wall 0165 (4)(c) Exposed lights observed in the play room and infant room. Correction: Provider removed the lights during the visit”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that deadbolt and locking device are used in the main door during childcare hours; emergency exit gate is locked”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Supervising childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Licensor observed lapses of supervison because of the lay out of the childcare home Correction: Provider created a supervison plan that only two areas will be open/available at the same time to ensure supervison requirements are met. 0345 (5)(d) It was observed that provider left a child for a minute or two in the diaper changing station to help another child.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(d)

The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.

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%
  • All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 17, 2026
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, the storage closet in the nap room was accesible, a child was observed opening the closet doors. · March 17, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 17, 2026

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort

WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, one of the highchairs was not in good condition, the cover had rips and tears.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the water temperature in the handwashing sink (bathroom) was measured at 122.4 degrees F.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, the storage closet in the nap room was accesible, a child was observed opening the closet doors.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · February 10, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of file review, it was determined that staff AY has not completed BBP training 0106 (10) At the time of file review, it was determined that staff AY has not completed safe sleep training 0106 (11) At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired. 0106 (12)At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff food food handler training has expired

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection it was observed that the fence is not in good condition, there are areas with a gap of more than 3.5 inches wide.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection it was observed that slides are placed directly on the ground.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of the inspection it was observed that the TV placed on top of a shelf is not secured 0165 (4)(e) At the time of the inspection the water temperature was measured at 140.1 degrees Celcius

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

At the time of the visit it was observed that the main door is locked through an automatic locking keypad installed on the door.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of the inspection the main door did not have device to alert the provider if a child tried to open the door.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 29, 2024

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(6) · Serious

At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that gate does have a self-closing and self-latching mechanism. 0145 (6) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that outdoor play area is not fully enclosed with fence, the side yard is open. 0145 (8) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed gaps of more than 3.5 inches on some areas of the fence.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term

At the time of the visit, the licensor observed laundry machines placed in the bathroom are accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 14, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Licensor observed three expired diaper creams. Correction: Provider removed the expired diaper creams during the visit

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

It was observed that child put a small rounded toy in his mouth. Correction: Licensor informed provider that child put the toy in his mouth, provider asked the child to spit out the toy. Provider removed the toy. 0165 (3)(d) It was observed that fridge is accessible to chidden 0165 (3)(f) - Fire extinguisher is not mounted/ secured to the wall 0165 (4)(c) Exposed lights observed in the play room and infant room. Correction: Provider removed the lights during the visit

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

It was observed that deadbolt and locking device are used in the main door during childcare hours; emergency exit gate is locked

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed lapses of supervison because of the lay out of the childcare home Correction: Provider created a supervison plan that only two areas will be open/available at the same time to ensure supervison requirements are met. 0345 (5)(d) It was observed that provider left a child for a minute or two in the diaper changing station to help another child.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 765-9464
Area
Shoreline, 98133This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83845
Quality program
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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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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