SeaTac · Licensed family home
Strongminds Childcare 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 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Dec 8, 2025Nothing cited
Nov 25, 20245 citations
Overnight careSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Provider does not have an alarm on gate leading out of playroom to alert them if a child should leave room”
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f)
Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“2) Assistant Teacher I.A. did not have professional credentials in their staff file 3) Assistant Teacher I.A. did not have ID, resume or employee application, or Emergency contact information in their staff file and and Lead Teacher H.D. did not emergency contact information or resume or employee application in staff file”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“3a) Rose bushes with thorns were in outdoor licensed area accessible to children 3f) Items stacked in playroom and ladder leaned up against house in licensed outdoor area were capable of tipping”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider did not practice and record emergency earthquake, lockdown or shelter-in-place drill once every three months”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
Attendance recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“2) Child on site was not signed in at time of visit 3) Provider and staff have not been signing in and out”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
Apr 17, 20249 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A container of Clorox wipes and hand sanitizing wipes were on a window sill; they were moved to a high shelf in the bathroom during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The electric wall heater in the main room and in the bathroom need protective covers to prevent children from touching them when hot.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider has not completed a fire safety inspection this year.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The ceiling fan in the bathroom has dust on it.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fire extinguisher was purchased over 1 year ago; it can be taken to be serviced or you can buy a new one. It was also mounted above 5 feet and was re-mounted lower than 5 feet during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider needs to get a new TB test because she did not have one from within the previous 12 months of when she was first licensed. Provider's child who recently turned 14 has an appointment to get a TB test.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The extra freezer in kitchen does not have a child safety latch.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The tall black shelf in the bathroom is not attached to the wall. The tall plastic basketball hoop on the playground needs to have water or sand added into the base to keep it from tipping.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Attendance recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Provider has clipboard for staff sign-in but has forgotten to sign in for several days. Discussed importance of keeping accurate sign-in.”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
Oct 31, 20232 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During the visit the sliding door exit was observed to be locked. It was then unlocked during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Both exit door alarms were not turned on at the beginning of the visit. They were then turned on during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Oct 3, 202312 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The blinds in the play room have inner cords capable of forming a loop.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The shredder had a loose cord; the provider moved it out of licensed space during the visit. The television had a loose cord; the provider tucked it up out of reach during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The bushes growing around the base of the tree in the play yard are very sharp.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The washer and dryer had safety latches but they were not attached at the time of the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The cabinet above the toilet is not attached to the wall and is a falling hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Provider needs to add copies of registration forms to keep in car.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“On the sink was an accessible bottle of hand sanitizer. Under the sink cabinet there was no lock and there were multiple cleaners. The washer and dryer are in the bathroom and their safety latches were not engaged. There was also bleach and detergent bottles on the floor in easy reach of children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The front door was locked when licensor arrived.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The front door exit was blocked by a child gate that could not be easily moved out of the way.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Emergency plan does not address what provider would do if children were left unsupervised in an emergency or what provider would do if children could not be picked up for up to 3 days.”
WAC 110-300-0470(2)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Emergency plan does not include the alternate evacuation location.”
WAC 110-300-0470(2)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider has not practiced an earthquake/lockdown/or shelter-in-place drill in the last three months.”
WAC 110-300-0470(2)
The state cited rules at 4 of this home's 5 inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 52% of 97 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
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%This home
- All 523%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 8, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
Provider does not have an alarm on gate leading out of playroom to alert them if a child should leave room
· November 25, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · November 25, 2024
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
2) Assistant Teacher I.A. did not have professional credentials in their staff file 3) Assistant Teacher I.A. did not have ID, resume or employee application, or Emergency contact information in their staff file and and Lead Teacher H.D. did not emergency contact information or resume or employee application in staff file
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
3a) Rose bushes with thorns were in outdoor licensed area accessible to children 3f) Items stacked in playroom and ladder leaned up against house in licensed outdoor area were capable of tipping
WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious
Provider does not have an alarm on gate leading out of playroom to alert them if a child should leave room
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
2) Child on site was not signed in at time of visit 3) Provider and staff have not been signing in and out
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Provider did not practice and record emergency earthquake, lockdown or shelter-in-place drill once every three months
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · April 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Provider has not completed a fire safety inspection this year.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
The ceiling fan in the bathroom has dust on it.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
The fire extinguisher was purchased over 1 year ago; it can be taken to be serviced or you can buy a new one. It was also mounted above 5 feet and was re-mounted lower than 5 feet during the visit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
A container of Clorox wipes and hand sanitizing wipes were on a window sill; they were moved to a high shelf in the bathroom during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Provider needs to get a new TB test because she did not have one from within the previous 12 months of when she was first licensed. Provider's child who recently turned 14 has an appointment to get a TB test.
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Provider has clipboard for staff sign-in but has forgotten to sign in for several days. Discussed importance of keeping accurate sign-in.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
The electric wall heater in the main room and in the bathroom need protective covers to prevent children from touching them when hot.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term
The extra freezer in kitchen does not have a child safety latch.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
The tall black shelf in the bathroom is not attached to the wall. The tall plastic basketball hoop on the playground needs to have water or sand added into the base to keep it from tipping.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 31, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During the visit the sliding door exit was observed to be locked. It was then unlocked during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Both exit door alarms were not turned on at the beginning of the visit. They were then turned on during the visit.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 12 findings
Licensing visit · October 3, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
The blinds in the play room have inner cords capable of forming a loop.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
The shredder had a loose cord; the provider moved it out of licensed space during the visit. The television had a loose cord; the provider tucked it up out of reach during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
The bushes growing around the base of the tree in the play yard are very sharp.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
The washer and dryer had safety latches but they were not attached at the time of the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term
The cabinet above the toilet is not attached to the wall and is a falling hazard.
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
Emergency plan does not address what provider would do if children were left unsupervised in an emergency or what provider would do if children could not be picked up for up to 3 days.
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
Emergency plan does not include the alternate evacuation location.
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
Provider has not practiced an earthquake/lockdown/or shelter-in-place drill in the last three months.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider needs to add copies of registration forms to keep in car.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
On the sink was an accessible bottle of hand sanitizer. Under the sink cabinet there was no lock and there were multiple cleaners. The washer and dryer are in the bathroom and their safety latches were not engaged. There was also bleach and detergent bottles on the floor in easy reach of children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front door was locked when licensor arrived.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The front door exit was blocked by a child gate that could not be easily moved out of the way.
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 466-7376
- Area
- SeaTac, 98188This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82960
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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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
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.