“we believe children learn best when they can explore a variety of play-based experiences that encourage creativity and discovery” worldforkid.com, July 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
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(2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children.· February 19, 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 · February 19, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · August 26, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
One staff member was observed working with children without completing or renewing the following required training: CPR and First Aid certification, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and a Food Handler Permit.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Open jars of food in the fridge were observed without labels indicating the date they were opened or, where applicable, the names of the individuals they belonged to.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The outlet in the bathroom near the sink was observed to be GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR).
Licensing visit · March 22, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Playground equipment not installed with CPSC guidelines for fall space. Playground chips are not nine inches deep and are not "playground wood chips".
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
The building has flaking paint and a tarp on the roof from prior leak repair. The wall heating unit is accessible to children and needs a cover.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
cleaning supplies accessible to children in bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Lead teacher does not have BBP, CPR, First Aid, food handlers card. Director has not taken medication management training.
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Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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