Bellevue · Licensed family home
Sunflower 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 all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Feb 12, 202618 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Simplay3 Rock & Roll teeter totters were placed on the turf. Children were observed falling from them during use.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Outlet safety plugs that are in a choking hazard list were inserted in outlets throughout the facility.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Window blinds with inner cords were observed on every window.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Some medciation observed in the cubbies had no label with the child's name on it. Several creams were expired.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Creams and over-the-counter medications were stored in cubbies accessible to children. Short 110-300-0221(1)(c) Term”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Cleaning supplies and detergent were stored on shelves accessible to children. The provider removed them during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The garage door was observed unlocked.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Physical restraintSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Children under 2 years old were observed buckled into chairs during circle time. The provider stated the children are buckled to prevent excessive movement and to teach them to sit during group activities.”
WAC 110-300-0335(2)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The gate had no self-closing mechanism installed.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Water temperature in the sink measured 120.9°F.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Emergency preparation and exitingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The flashlight and extra battaeries were not observed.”
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a)
Emergency preparation and exitingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The sufficient backup power for the phone was not observed.”
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(b)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“A fire inspection has not been conducted.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fire extinguisher stored in the garage was not mounted on the wall along the exit pathway and was sized 1A:10BC.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“One child’s file did not include dental contact information.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“The following items were not observed in the first AID kit:CPR barrier, and Pediatric CPR mask, hand sanitizer, thermometer, elastic wrapping bandange.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
Child recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(c) One child’s enrollment form was missing emergency contact information. (g)”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Liability insurance (or a statement of no insurance) was not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Oct 11, 20243 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Trampoline unlocked and accessible to children. Monkey Jump Junior with rubber inner tube for jumping and climbing accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“One of the play rooms had several plastic containers full of small toys that could pose chocking hazards accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Plastic bags stored in the area under the bathroom sink.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Mar 28, 20248 citations
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Provider kept the door open in the nap room with the sleeping infant however she was not within a sight of the sleeping infant.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were multiple small toys which posed a chocking hazard in the licensed space. Plastic bags were accessible to children in the diaper changing area. Sliding glass door did not have any stickers at the eye level of children in care. Outlet near the bathroom sink was not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Storage room (garage) unlocked during the inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipmentShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Crib mattress is not specifically designated for the crib. It is thicker than what the crib specifications allow.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The outdoor gate was missing a latch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Staff, X., doesn't have governmet ID, emergency contact, and resume.”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Child recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“One child did not have information about who is authorized to pick up the child in an emergency. One child did not have dental information.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Child protective services number not listed. Department toll free number is not listed. Information about medical emergency information for children and staff is missing. Directions from the nearest arterial street missing. Phone number for the program missing. Insurance information missing. License is missing. Licensing information is available upone request sign missing.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Oct 18, 20231 citation
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Climbing equipment was placed above packed soil. Trempoline was not locked.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0146(4)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.
How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare
Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 417%
- 2 of 420%
- 3 of 427%
- All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 12, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Simplay3 Rock & Roll teeter totters were placed on the turf. Children were observed falling from them during use.
· February 12, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 18 findings
Licensing visit · February 12, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate had no self-closing mechanism installed.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Simplay3 Rock & Roll teeter totters were placed on the turf. Children were observed falling from them during use.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Outlet safety plugs that are in a choking hazard list were inserted in outlets throughout the facility.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Window blinds with inner cords were observed on every window.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
Water temperature in the sink measured 120.9°F.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) · Short Term
The flashlight and extra battaeries were not observed.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(b) · Short Term
The sufficient backup power for the phone was not observed.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
The fire extinguisher stored in the garage was not mounted on the wall along the exit pathway and was sized 1A:10BC.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Some medciation observed in the cubbies had no label with the child's name on it. Several creams were expired.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Creams and over-the-counter medications were stored in cubbies accessible to children. Short 110-300-0221(1)(c) Term
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
The following items were not observed in the first AID kit:CPR barrier, and Pediatric CPR mask, hand sanitizer, thermometer, elastic wrapping bandange.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaning supplies and detergent were stored on shelves accessible to children. The provider removed them during the visit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The garage door was observed unlocked.
WAC 110-300-0335(2) · Serious
Children under 2 years old were observed buckled into chairs during circle time. The provider stated the children are buckled to prevent excessive movement and to teach them to sit during group activities.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
(c) One child’s enrollment form was missing emergency contact information. (g)
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
One child’s file did not include dental contact information.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Liability insurance (or a statement of no insurance) was not posted.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 11, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Trampoline unlocked and accessible to children. Monkey Jump Junior with rubber inner tube for jumping and climbing accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
One of the play rooms had several plastic containers full of small toys that could pose chocking hazards accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags stored in the area under the bathroom sink.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · March 28, 2024
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
Crib mattress is not specifically designated for the crib. It is thicker than what the crib specifications allow.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious
Provider kept the door open in the nap room with the sleeping infant however she was not within a sight of the sleeping infant.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The outdoor gate was missing a latch.
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Staff, X., doesn't have governmet ID, emergency contact, and resume.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
One child did not have information about who is authorized to pick up the child in an emergency. One child did not have dental information.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Child protective services number not listed. Department toll free number is not listed. Information about medical emergency information for children and staff is missing. Directions from the nearest arterial street missing. Phone number for the program missing. Insurance information missing. License is missing. Licensing information is available upone request sign missing.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
There were multiple small toys which posed a chocking hazard in the licensed space. Plastic bags were accessible to children in the diaper changing area. Sliding glass door did not have any stickers at the eye level of children in care. Outlet near the bathroom sink was not GFCI.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Storage room (garage) unlocked during the inspection.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 18, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of November 2, 2026
Climbing equipment was placed above packed soil. Trempoline was not locked.
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 894-5599
- Area
- Bellevue, 98005This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-86280
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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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, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website, 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.