Redmond · Licensed family home
Svadhyaya Academy
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in May 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since July 2023.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received May 3, 2024Valid complaintresolved May 30, 2024
Of the 719 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 673 (94%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 46 (6%) have one or more, as this home does.
How all 719 similar-size family homes compare
Of the 719 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:
- None94%
- One or more6%This home
Licensing inspections
Aug 25, 20252 citations
Family home capacity, ratio, and group sizeShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Provider had 14 children present at the start of the visit, 2 additional children arrived during the visit, bringing the total to 16 children Risk”
WAC 110-300-0355(3)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“100-300-0470(4)(a) No Fire Drills have been documented since March 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Mar 11, 20253 citations
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Self Closing, Self Latching mechanism is not working on gate”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No documentation observed for Fire Drills for 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No documentation observed for Emergency Drills for 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Sep 16, 20246 citations
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Backyard was observed to have a pile of PVC pipes, wood, and metal netting that is accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The gate was not self-latching.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fence had a gap of 6.5 inches from the bottom of the fence to the ground.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Rope was observed in the backyard that could be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The sandbox was observed to have splintered edges.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The wheelbarrow was observed to have rurty parts.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Dec 4, 20238 citations
Safety requirementsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the provider did not complete the Fire Inspection. 110-300-0170(3)(f) - It was observed that the provider did not complete a fireplace inspection 110-300-0170(3)(i) - It was observed that the fire extinguisher located in the closet did not have a sign on the door indicating its location. 110-300-0080 Long Term”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that not all children's files had dental provider information. 110-300-460(4)(a) - It was observed that not all children's files had updated immunization record.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the provider did not record quarterly required drills.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the provider and the lead teacher did not complete any STARS hours in 2022 and 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“It was observed that the provider did not have hand-washing poster posted near the sink; the diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing area; emergency numbers.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Parent or guardian handbook and related policiesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (a), (g), (vi), (k), (m), (ii), and (iii) of a parent or guardian handbook.”
WAC 110-300-0450(2)
Health policy
“The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (c) and (n) of a health policy.”
WAC 110-300-0500(2)
Jul 6, 20231 citation
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
The state cited rules at all 5 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times had fewer: 77% of 97.
How all 97 Seattle-area family homes inspected 5 times compare
Of the 97 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 57%
- 2 of 58%
- 3 of 530%
- 4 of 526%
- All 523%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 25, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them
· July 6, 2023
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2025
Family home capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0355(3) · Short Term
110-300-0355(3) Provider had 14 children present at the start of the visit, 2 additional children arrived during the visit, bringing the total to 16 children Risk
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
100-300-0470(4)(a) No Fire Drills have been documented since March 2025
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 11, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Self Closing, Self Latching mechanism is not working on gate
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No documentation observed for Fire Drills for 2025
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No documentation observed for Emergency Drills for 2025
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · September 16, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Backyard was observed to have a pile of PVC pipes, wood, and metal netting that is accessible to children.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate was not self-latching.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The fence had a gap of 6.5 inches from the bottom of the fence to the ground.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
Rope was observed in the backyard that could be accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The sandbox was observed to have splintered edges.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The wheelbarrow was observed to have rurty parts.
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 3, 2024 · Resolved May 30, 2024
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · December 4, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Long Term / Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
110-300-0170(2) - It was observed that the provider did not complete the Fire Inspection. 110-300-0170(3)(f) - It was observed that the provider did not complete a fireplace inspection 110-300-0170(3)(i) - It was observed that the fire extinguisher located in the closet did not have a sign on the door indicating its location. 110-300-0080 Long Term
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
110-300-0460(4)(e) - It was observed that not all children's files had dental provider information. 110-300-460(4)(a) - It was observed that not all children's files had updated immunization record.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
It was observed that the provider did not record quarterly required drills.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that the provider did not have hand-washing poster posted near the sink; the diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing area; emergency numbers.
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
It was observed that the provider and the lead teacher did not complete any STARS hours in 2022 and 2023.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term
The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (a), (g), (vi), (k), (m), (ii), and (iii) of a parent or guardian handbook.
WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None
The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (c) and (n) of a health policy.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026
It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 647-9102
- Address
- 12049 165th Pl NE, REDMOND, WA 98052
- License
- PL-84470
- 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 2, 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, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- 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.