Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
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At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside while the program is open.· April 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.
Licensing visit · April 2, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in bathroom handwashing sink was measured 124.5.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside while the program is open.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the storage room by the door was unlocked and accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that janitorial equipments was in the outdoor play area and accessible to children.
Licensing visit · April 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Food in cabinet was not labeled with date opened.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
Air purifier in living room space was observed to have a loose cable accessible to the children. Water temperature was observed at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlets in licensed area, including bathroom, were not observed to be tamper-resistant.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(4) · Serious
Mop was observed to be kept outside in dirty water and accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider did not have a copy of food worker card on premises. Licensor was not able to verify food worker card.
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
4 out of 5 child files that licensor reviewed did not havehealth information described.
WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
Licensor observed a copy of WAC printed and posted with general directions to a nearby area.
Licensing visit · April 20, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Cubbies in living room space were observed to not be secured. Plants in outdoor space were observed to have some pointy, sharp leaves. Laundry room with washer and dryer was observed to not be locked and accessible to children. Outlet in living room space was observed to not be tamper-resistant. Outlet next to bathroom sink was observed to not be GFCI or tamper-resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Provider's exit doors were observed to be locked during inspection and while children were present.
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