Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 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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The outlet next to the bathroom sink is not Tamper Resistant.· March 26, 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 · March 26, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate is not self closing and self latchting. It gets hung up on the post, preventing it from closing. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The outlet next to the bathroom sink is not Tamper Resistant.
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
(11) The gate in the backyard that leads to unlicensed space is not self-closing or self-latching.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
(3) The first-aid kit that was reviewed did not have a current first-aid manual.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
(5) There was a swiffer in the backyard that is accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
(2) A child's file was missing emergency contact information.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) The child care license was not posted in the family home.
Licensing visit · August 1, 2024
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
Leather counches in the play area are torn in a couple of places and there are metal locking pieces sticking out from the sides as couches.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
Exit doors were locked during the inspection.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
1st Aid Kit missing tweezers, Ace bandage, Triangular bandage, CPR mask.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Household member and assistant teacher do not have a TB test within the last twelve months.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing BBP training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing CPR/1st Aid Training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant taecher missing food worker's card.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing Basic training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing child abuse and neglect training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing emergency preparedness training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Assistant teacher missing children experiencing homelessness training.
Licensing visit · March 13, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Baseboard heaters need covers. Bathroom needs a GFCI outlet. It's already tamper resistant but it's not GFCI. The freezer needs to have a child proof lock on it.
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Ask what changed after the 12 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in March 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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