Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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There is a retention pond on the other side of the infant playground. The gate has a magnet latch that is easy to pull open.· October 30, 2024
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 3, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
The infant classroom has shades covering the windows which all have pull cords which form loops. The cords are not secured to the window frame as intended. They dangle loosely. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Exposed raw wood is at the sink in P3 on two sides of the counter.
Licensing visit · November 5, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
P1, toddlers, and PK has exposed metal on the wall corner where the drywall has chipped away. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
exposed raw wood at the sink P3, door to the bathroom is inches from the toilet with swollen wood along the bottom, a box of cords is pulled away from the siding outside, outside downspout is not securely attached to the building, First steps cube shelf has exposed wood several faceplates are cracked. Rusty toilet parts were observed in P2 P3 flooring is cracked at the toilet. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Alternate foods to supplement an allergen are not listed on the ICP. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Two children do not have required medications to manage the allergies. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term
Nap equipment is ripped or torn in many of the classrooms. Replacements have been ordered, but only half of the order has arrived.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
First step, PreK have blinds with inner pull cords are placed in several classrooms. Infant, toddlers, First step P1, PreK classrooms have shades with cords which form a loop that are not secured. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed Short 110-300-0165(2)(c) Term
Licensing visit · May 5, 2025
WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term
6a) nap mats were observed to be worn with cracks or tears
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A triceratops climber does not have appropriate ground cover under it. It is placed on astroturf.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term
2b) pull cords for the shades are loose, not secured, broken, and capable of forming a loop. 2c) many cords were observed in the Preschool 3 classroom. A powerstrip was observed within child reach at the changing pad in Toddlers. The gasket on a screened window was accessible to children on the playground. 3g) the plastic toy box on the playground is cracked with sharp pieces.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
3c) the classroom door in the PreK room was blocked by the buckets used for individual storage, preventing it from fully opening. The exit pathway out of the classroom was made narrowed by the buckets lining the pathway.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term
A changing pad was observed to have a large hole
WAC 110-300-0486(2) · Long Term
The policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements.
WAC 110-300-0490(1) · Long Term
The policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
The revised disaster policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements.
WAC 110-300-0500(1) · Long Term
The policy has not been sent to licensor for review to ensure it meets WAC requirements. 110-300-0500(2) None
Licensing visit · October 30, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A plastic climber and at least 3 slides are in the play yard. They do not follow the CPSC Playground Safety Guidelines. They do not have at least a 6 foot fall zones around the equipment and they are placed on packed soil overlayed with turf. The rainy day room has slides and other equipment that are not sealed wood and placed upon the hard floor. The infant playground has a swing and other climbers placed on a hard surface.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
2b) window shades have pull chains that are not securely fastened, creating a loop 2c) cords and straps are accessible to children 3a,c) broken toys, splintered wood, broken baskets, and a broken wooden tray were seen, broken down spout leaving the big playground, the infant playground has protruding nails and bolts at the fence. 3e) the playground surface is uneven and the trim along the pathway is raised 3f) cabinets are not secured to the walls to prevent tipping 3g) flaking paint throughout the facility is senn as well as broken toys 4b) windows in the classrooms were opened and did not have preventative measures in place to keep them from opening greater than 3.5 inches. 5b) outlets near sinks are not GFCI and Tamper Resistant type. 5d) Electrical cords were plugged into outlet extenders, not directly into the outlet. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
2b) window shades have pull chains that are not securely fastened, creating a loop 2c) cords and straps are accessible to children 3a,c) broken toys, splintered wood, broken baskets, and a broken wooden tray were seen, broken down spout leaving the big playground, the infant playground has protruding nails and bolts at the fence. 3e) the playground surface is uneven and the trim along the pathway is raised 3f) cabinets are not secured to the walls to prevent tipping 3g) flaking paint throughout the facility is senn as well as broken toys 4b) windows in the classrooms were opened and did not have preventative measures in place to keep them from opening greater than 3.5 inches. 5b) outlets near sinks are not GFCI and Tamper Resistant type. 5d) Electrical cords were plugged into outlet extenders, not directly into the outlet.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit doors were seen blocked, preventing the doors from fully opening. A slide/platform was placed in the classroom with the eating table in close proximity to eachother which blocked the exit pathway through the classroom. The infant room has a gate across the crib room, blocking the exit pathway. With the gate in place at all, it creates a seperate room.
Water hazards and swimming pools
WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate
There is a retention pond on the other side of the infant playground. The gate has a magnet latch that is easy to pull open.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
1a) cleaners and items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were seen stored accessible to children. 3) the fan was not turned on, fumes were built up in the storage room 5) maintenance and janitor supplies were in the classrooms or bathroom accessible to the children
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