Washington DCYF cited something at 2 of the 4 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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Staff member Solomon and Licensee Tsehaye need to update expired food handler card. Date Disputed Date Disputed· March 18, 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 18, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff member Solomon and Licensee Tsehaye need to update expired food handler card. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Staff member Hedwight needs to complete and pass a department background check. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
1 child file reviewed was missing an immunization record. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term
Diaper mat had a small hole- needs to be replaced.
Licensing visit · February 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed a ripped open plastic covering on a napping mat on the floor as well as a grocery bag on the floor in the licensed bedroom.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
During the visit, the licensor observed the temperature (via thermostat) on the wall to be set at 84 degrees.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor observed a small child sized table and highchair to be infront of and close to the back door emergency exit. The items being in such close proximity of the door, blocks the exit pathway.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed sanitizing products labeled "keep out of reach of children" under the kitchen sink. Cabinet did not have a lock and there was not a gate between the dining area and the kitchen. Children entered the kitchen multiple times.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed hallway storage cabinets to be accessible.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
P.M., the background check of the assistant left in charge had a background check that had not yet cleared. P.M., additional volunteer PBC is withdrawn.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The licensor was not able to verify the TB test of the assistant teacher.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
-Assistant teacher left in charge does not have all required trainings in subsection 4-10.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Unable to verify BBP training for assistant teacher.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Unable to verify food handler card for assistant teacher.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher has not completed CCB training prior to being unsupervised.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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