Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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.
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Staff member Abdilahi will need a new Food Handlers Permit (previuos expired 4/15/2025 Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 8, 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 · January 8, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff member Abdilahi will need a new Food Handlers Permit (previuos expired 4/15/2025 Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Five children will need their immunizations from Dr put onto a CIS form
Licensing visit · June 14, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Assistant teacher Khadiija has an expired safe sleep training.
Licensing visit · February 28, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
There are two sharp nails protruding from the bottom of the steps in the yard.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The kitchen and bathroom outlets are GFCI but not Tamper Resistant; the two laundry room outlets are not TR.
Licensing visit · January 30, 2024
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(d) · Serious
The living room curtains were closed and no lights within the room were on, making the room too dark to sufficiently observe the infant who was sleeping in the room. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Containers of ibuprofen, cough syrup, vitamins, and IcyHot were stored accessibly to children in the cabinets in the dining area and on the tall shelf in the living room. Provider stated they were her own personal medications. They were then moved to an out-of-child-reach cabinet during the visit and child safety latches will be added. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Multiple loose phone charger cords were observed in licensed space such as on the couch, on top of drawers, and in unlocked cabinets. The printer cord needs to be secured to the wall. There was a long fabric tassel on the floor in the play area.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There were two kitchen cabinets that had a variety of loose plastic bags that were not child-locked.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The kitchen drawer containing sharp knives was not child locked; knives were moved to a child-locked drawer during visit. There were two sharp nails protruding from the yard stairway railing.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The tall shelf in the living room needs to be anchored to the wall.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The bottom of the dishwasher is falling off/loose.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The main play areas in the living room/dining area were observed to be dark because the curtains were closed and no overhead lighting was on in each room. Some nearby lighting was turned on during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The bathroom sink water temperature was above 120 degrees F.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The kitchen and bathroom outlets are GFCI but not Tamper Resistant; the two laundry room outlets are not TR. Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious 01/30/2024
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
Provider needs to add a barrier to make the furnace in the laundry room inaccessible when children are passing through to the yard.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
The wall vent in the living room and the bathroom ceiling fan have visible dust on them.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
The nap room detector was chirping with a low battery during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
The fire extinguisher had no receipt or maintenance tag. Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
The first aid kit was stored on an accessible shelf. It was moved to a high-up cabinet during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Personal care products including mouthwash were accessible to children in the bathroom on the counter and in unlocked cabinets. Clorox wipes were also stored in the unlocked bathroom cabinet. Hand sanitizer was observed inside a children's play drawer in the play room. The kitchen sink cabinet latch was not engaged and there was bleach stored underneath. Febreeze spray was stored in the dining room cabinets accessible to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
Provider needs to add a barrier to make the furnace in the laundry room inaccessible when children are passing through to the yard.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
The wall vent in the living room and the bathroom ceiling fan have visible dust on them.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
The nap room detector was chirping with a low battery during the visit.
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