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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(2)(d) There was a roll of platic bags on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom that was accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 9, 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 · July 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of platic bags on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom that was accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
(2)(f) The glass sliding doors in the Bumblebee classroom didn't have stickers or art work to prevent children from walking into or through the door. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
(2) There was no annual fire inspection to review from 2025 at the time of the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
(2) Licensor reviewed a child's allergy ICP and medication. The child's epipen that is a part of their ICP was not at the center at the time of the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) A disinfectant bottle and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom and were accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand cleansing wipes by the diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and were accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · August 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
(17) The diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom was dirty and had crumbs.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bleach toilet cleaner in a cabinet under the sink that was unlocked and accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. There was a disinfectant bottle in the other bathroom of this classroom that was accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
(4)(b) There were no earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills recorded for 2025.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
(4)(d) There were no notes about how the drills went and how they may be improved.
Licensing visit · August 13, 2024
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
One teacher had an expired Food Handler Card on file.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
No individual care plan from a child's health provider was provided to the program for children with known allergies. Additionally, no form identifying substitute foods for allergy-related dietary restrictions was obtained from the parents. The files lacked directions and dosage information for medication prescribed to an 18-month-old child, despite a note on the medication box stating "not to be administered to children younger than 2 years of age."
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
The food stored in its original containers was missing labels indicating when it was opened.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A slide was observed on a turf ground cover without shock-absorbent material underneath.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Licensing visit · May 21, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During onsite inspection, Licensor observed the front emergency exit door locked with a hook chain link, and a preschool classroom emergency exit door locked with a dead bolt. (3)(a)
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
During onsite inspection, Licensor observed 12 preschool children in the classroom, and the childcare license max capacity for the classroom is 10. (3)
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