Bothell · Licensed family home
SS Happy Daycare LLC
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 all 5 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 14, 20266 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Window blinds are (four) are in place and accessible to toddlers and pre-schoolers in care. Window blinds have inner loop capable of forming loop that was six inches when measured by this licensor. These were bolted to the windowsill last year but the family has painted since then.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children when they were in the bathroom. The cabinet latch under the sink appears to have broken.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The licensee has not completed blood-borne pathogens training annually as required by Washington State Labor & Industries.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The licensee has not requested an annual fire inspection from her local fire authority. Nor has she completed an inspection of her own using the state fire marshal form.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The sliding glass door at the rear of the home has a door sensor but it was not functional today. The licensee reports that this is because the battery has died.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two of five child files reviewed do not contain current immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 4, 20253 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Not all non-prescription medication was labeled with child's first and last name. None of the medications were accompanied by a medication authorization form.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Parent or guardian provided food and written food plansShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The licensee reports that the parents of the children in her care prefer that the children be served whole or 2% milk to her clients.”
WAC 110-300-0190(1)
Child recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two of five child files did not authorize any person to pick up in an emergency other than the parents. Field trip permission was not signed/included in one of five child files reviewed. Photo/video consent was not signed in two of five child files reviewed. Beginning enrollment date was not included in two of five child files reviewed.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
Nov 15, 20245 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider's teenage son assisted the provider by supervising the children for approximately 20 minutes while she warmed lunch. He could be heard audibly ssshing children who were speaking in slightly louder voice and telling them "no" while they got up from chairs while waiting for lunch. He does not meet any of the qualifications of an aide, volunteer or assistant. He has only a t.b. test and portable background clearance. The provider has not completed BBP training on an annual basis as required by Washington State Labor & Industries. The provider's food worker card expired on 11.09.2024.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A stick was in place blocking exit from the sliding glass door fire exit at the rear of the home. This was removed prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider has not requested an annual fire inspection or conducted her own inspection using the state fire marshal form. A propoane tank in an unlocked shed in the outdoor play space was observed accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider does not have an Individual Care Plan for a child who is severly allregic to tree nuts. The provider reports the child has an epi pen at home but not on site.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two of six child files reviewed do not contain immunization records at all. Four files contained out of date immunization records as the provider has no process whereby she updates this information annually and the children's original records are more than one year old.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 6, 20241 citation
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider stated that children had played in the licensed outdoor play space today. This licensor observed an electric saw immediately inside the door in an unlocked shed. She did not realize it was locked. The shed was locked prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Aug 25, 20233 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Clorox sanitizing wipes are accessible to children in an unlatched cabinet under the bathroom sink. These were moved while I was present.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider's mother came to visit beginning in December 2022 and a portable background clearance was not completed. One was completed during my visit. She also did not complete t.b. testing or screening. The provider created an individual profile for her mother today in MERIT but was not able to complete the portable background check application. MERIT support was e-mailed regarding this difficulty.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider's mother cooked food for the children in care today and she does not have a food handler's permit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
The state cited rules at all 5 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 77% of 97.
How all 97 Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times compare
Of the 97 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 57%
- 2 of 58%
- 3 of 530%
- 4 of 526%
- All 523%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 14, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Window blinds are (four) are in place and accessible to toddlers and pre-schoolers in care. Window blinds have inner loop capable of forming loop that was six inches when measured by this licensor. These were bolted to the windowsill last year but the family has painted since then.
· September 14, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · September 14, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
The licensee has not completed blood-borne pathogens training annually as required by Washington State Labor & Industries.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Window blinds are (four) are in place and accessible to toddlers and pre-schoolers in care. Window blinds have inner loop capable of forming loop that was six inches when measured by this licensor. These were bolted to the windowsill last year but the family has painted since then.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children when they were in the bathroom. The cabinet latch under the sink appears to have broken.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The licensee has not requested an annual fire inspection from her local fire authority. Nor has she completed an inspection of her own using the state fire marshal form.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two of five child files reviewed do not contain current immunization records.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The sliding glass door at the rear of the home has a door sensor but it was not functional today. The licensee reports that this is because the battery has died.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 4, 2025
Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans
WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term
The licensee reports that the parents of the children in her care prefer that the children be served whole or 2% milk to her clients.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Not all non-prescription medication was labeled with child's first and last name. None of the medications were accompanied by a medication authorization form.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
Two of five child files did not authorize any person to pick up in an emergency other than the parents. Field trip permission was not signed/included in one of five child files reviewed. Photo/video consent was not signed in two of five child files reviewed. Beginning enrollment date was not included in two of five child files reviewed.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · November 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The provider's teenage son assisted the provider by supervising the children for approximately 20 minutes while she warmed lunch. He could be heard audibly ssshing children who were speaking in slightly louder voice and telling them "no" while they got up from chairs while waiting for lunch. He does not meet any of the qualifications of an aide, volunteer or assistant. He has only a t.b. test and portable background clearance. The provider has not completed BBP training on an annual basis as required by Washington State Labor & Industries. The provider's food worker card expired on 11.09.2024.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
A stick was in place blocking exit from the sliding glass door fire exit at the rear of the home. This was removed prior to my departure.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
The provider has not requested an annual fire inspection or conducted her own inspection using the state fire marshal form. A propoane tank in an unlocked shed in the outdoor play space was observed accessible to children.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The provider does not have an Individual Care Plan for a child who is severly allregic to tree nuts. The provider reports the child has an epi pen at home but not on site.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two of six child files reviewed do not contain immunization records at all. Four files contained out of date immunization records as the provider has no process whereby she updates this information annually and the children's original records are more than one year old.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 6, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
The provider stated that children had played in the licensed outdoor play space today. This licensor observed an electric saw immediately inside the door in an unlocked shed. She did not realize it was locked. The shed was locked prior to my departure.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Clorox sanitizing wipes are accessible to children in an unlatched cabinet under the bathroom sink. These were moved while I was present.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The provider's mother came to visit beginning in December 2022 and a portable background clearance was not completed. One was completed during my visit. She also did not complete t.b. testing or screening. The provider created an individual profile for her mother today in MERIT but was not able to complete the portable background check application. MERIT support was e-mailed regarding this difficulty.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The provider's mother cooked food for the children in care today and she does not have a food handler's permit.
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 973-9629
- Area
- Bothell, 98012This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82825
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 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 — 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.