Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 5 visits below. Across Seattle home daycares it cites something at about 63% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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Licensor observed safety plug ins in the outlets. Provider removed them during visit. Provider has large window in living room, which is eye level to children. Licensor explained WAC and that provider needs to place stickers or artwork on the window. Provider places posters on window during visit.· October 4, 2024
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 · September 24, 2025
Licensing visit · October 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Serious / Long Term
Licensor observed safety plug ins in the outlets. Provider removed them during visit. Provider has large window in living room, which is eye level to children. Licensor explained WAC and that provider needs to place stickers or artwork on the window. Provider places posters on window during visit.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Multiple child files are missing; start date, medical/doctor information, physical and dental exams, emergency contact information
Licensing visit · May 2, 2024
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term
Portable crib mattress did not have a tight-fitting sheet.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Fire extinguisher did not have a service tag from within the last 12 months or a purchase receipt from within the last 12 months.
Licensing visit · April 17, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
There is a child with a peanut allergy who does not have an individual care plan on file.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
There is a child with a peanut allergy whod oes not have any emergency medication on site.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Short Term / Serious
The flashlight batteries were not working.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Short Term / Serious
There was no second emergency exit available because the sliding door now has an enclosed deck around it preventing exiting from the deck. Provider is going to make the door in the room next to the living room the new second exit.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Assistant H. needs to input all her training dates into Merit.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Both assistants need their job title and their first day of employment listed in their staff file.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Both assistants need copy of their ID, their emergency contact information, and their resume in theri staff file.
Licensing visit · November 14, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
01662(2)(a) Provider needs to bring in flashlight from the car and add extra batteries.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Sliding door was locked and had a wood rod preventing opening. It was then removed and unlocked during the visit.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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