Tallant Karen

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 12, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousDuring the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child registration form and medical information for I.A. stated a severe cherry allergy. A plan of care was not present for this licensor to review. · January 12, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 12, 2026

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child registration form and medical information for I.A. stated a severe cherry allergy. A plan of care was not present for this licensor to review.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · March 21, 2025

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

110-300-105(2)(3) Early learning provider Marie was on site working without a completed background check or a negative TB symptom screen. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0291(1)(a) Licensor observed three cribs being placed in three separate locations where provider cannot be within sight and hearing range when infants go to sleep, is sleeping, or is waking up. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Multiple playground equipment structures, pull-up bar, tall grey/blue house with slide, long grey/blue house with slide, pink/purple/teal house, one climbable slide, and one four-sided play house, were not located six feet from each other and six feet from surface edge. Two roller-coaster type slides were located directly on grass. 110-300-0146(4) Licensor observed bouncing horse play structure in licensed space. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(b) Licensor observed accessible window covering in back room with a pull cord capable of forming a strangulation loop. 110-300-0165(2)(c) Licensor observed accessible lamp cord in living room capable of forming a loop around a child's neck and a vaccum with accessible cords located in play room. 110-300-0165(3)(f) Licensor observed multiple falling hazards such as: DVD shelf not secured in living room, vases and trinkets not secured on window sills, unsecured cabinet with lightbulbs located in food storage room above a crib that is used, and unsecured to wall bookshelf with high but accessible toys and books in the play room. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(b) Licensor observed accessible window covering in back room with a pull cord capable of forming a strangulation loop. 110-300-0165(2)(c) Licensor observed accessible lamp cord in living room capable of forming a loop around a child's neck and a vaccum with accessible cords located in play room. 110-300-0165(3)(f) Licensor observed multiple falling hazards such as: DVD shelf not secured in living room, vases and trinkets not secured on window sills, unsecured cabinet with lightbulbs located in food storage room above a crib that is used, and unsecured to wall bookshelf with high but accessible toys and books in the play room. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) Serious

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed Resolve, Lysol, and FW1 cleaning supplies accessible in storage room where napping crib was located. 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Licensor observed food and chemical storage room to be unlocked and accessible to youth. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed plunger located next to the toilet in the restroom. Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed Resolve, Lysol, and FW1 cleaning supplies accessible in storage room where napping crib was located. 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Licensor observed food and chemical storage room to be unlocked and accessible to youth. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed plunger located next to the toilet in the restroom.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 6, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Accessible cords observed in front living room

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

licensor observed disinfectant in front living room accessible to children

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Tallant Karen hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in January 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

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