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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.
110-300-0105(2) Staff person KC has expired background with 1 pending application· March 27, 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 · March 27, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(2) Staff person KC has expired background with 1 pending application
Licensing visit · December 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Staff person EM did not have First Aid and CPR training documented in Merit and no copy of certificate in file.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Food handlers training for staff persons CB, KM, MM, and CP have expired. Staff person EM does not have training documented in Merit and no certificate in file.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
A cream found for a child did not have a medication authorization form completed.
Licensing visit · February 26, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Sunshine class room had phone cords, computer cords, and a fan that had cords that are not made inaccessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Sunshine room had plastic bags in the drawer in the cabinet to the right of the main door that are not made inaccessible to children. The Dew Drop class room had garbage bags under the sink that are not made inaccesible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The exit doors in the dew drop class has a chair that is blocking the emergency exit and the sunshine class also had a box and a large plastic toy blocking the exit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The dew drop classroom had chemicals on the counter that are not inaccessible to children. (provider moved while licensor was on site.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Provider had hand lotion on the counter in the sunshine class that said keep out of reach of children that was not inaccessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
On the playground at the back of the play area they have a wooden fence/ gate that is used as a storage area and the gate to the storage area is not inaccesisble to children. The well house that is located on the playground is not locked making it not inaccessible to children.
Complaint · October 24, 2023 · Resolved December 4, 2023
Serious injury: Broken bone · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that estimated the depth of the woodchips around the dome climber that were in good condition was around 1/4 or 1/2 inch.
Complaint · June 21, 2023 · Resolved September 14, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · March 15, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom used by the Preschool classrooms. Provider removed the plastic bags during licensors visit. Licensor observed the slides on the climber located outside the Sunshiners classroom have bolts sticking out on both sides of the slides. The caps covering the bolts were missing. Licensor observed several trucks and toys in the outdoor licensed space that were cracked and broken. Licensor observed a cracked and broken plastic storage bin in the outdoor licensed space off of Rainbow. Licensor observed the cubby just inside the Dewdrops classroom was not anchored to the wall. Licensor observed metal trucks in the outdoor licensed space that were rusty and had flaking paint. Licensor observed the garbage can in the Stargazers bathroom was rusted. Licensor observed the electrical outlet next to the sink in the bathroom was not an tamper resistant GFCI type. This was observed in the bathroom of the Stargazers classroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The following staff do not have current First Aid and/or CPR in Merit: C.B., T.C., L.F., A.F., E.H., S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., P.N., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff do not have a current Food Handler Permit in Merit: Emma Hinkle, S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect training approved by DCYF: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff do not have BPP(HIV/AIDS) training in Merit: Lindsey Fleming, S.K., B.L., M.M. and K.P. The following staff have not completed the Child Care Basics training: Tina Cap, L.F., A.F. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training as approved or offered by the department: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff have not completed the Serving Children Experiencing Homelessness training: Katrina Brooke, T.C., L.F., A.F. and K.M. The Director, K.B., has not completed the Medication Management training.
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