The Magic of Art

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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

License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 2, 2025
On file
3 visits since June 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider and staff R.R. food handler permit has expired Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · December 2, 2025

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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 2, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider and staff R.R. food handler permit has expired Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

At the time of inspection , it was observed that a detached board created a gap of more than 3.5 inches. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

At the time of inspection, a small trampoline was observed accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, window blinds above the cubby area had cords that are hanging. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed Short 110-300-0165(3)(a) Term

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, a wrench was observed on the table; rake and sweeper were observed on the deck accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that door alrams were turned off. The provider turned on the alarm on the door by the cubby area.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 16, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

At the time of inspection the emergency exit gate did not have self-closing mechanism.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of the inspection a medication for a child with expiry date of July 2024 was observed in the emergency backpack

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 24, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed that the two slides were placed on grass.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that the vacuum and carpet cleaner was stored in an area accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

The Magic of Art hasn’t published

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

Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in December 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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