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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.· 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.
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.
Licensing visit · March 21, 2025
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
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
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
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.
Licensing visit · March 6, 2024
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
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