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Bellevue · Licensed family home

Sunflower Childcare LLC

sunflowerchildcarebellevue.com

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: 12 months to 13 years (state).

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.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

Outlet safety plugs that are in a choking hazard list were inserted in outlets throughout the facility.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

Window blinds with inner cords were observed on every window.

Safety requirements

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.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

A fire inspection has not been conducted.

Fire safety

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.

Medication

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.

Medication

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.

Physical restraint

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.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

(c) One child’s enrollment form was missing emergency contact information. (g)

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

One child’s file did not include dental contact information.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Liability insurance (or a statement of no insurance) was not posted.

Report (PDF)

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags stored in the area under the bathroom sink.

Report (PDF)

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.

Infant safe sleep practices

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.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

Staff, X., doesn't have governmet ID, emergency contact, and resume.

Child records

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.

Postings

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.

Safety requirements

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.

Report (PDF)

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.

Report (PDF)

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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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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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

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.

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