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Wynter David Daycare

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
How a family home daycare works

What to know

License: birth to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 4 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jul 7, 20262 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “O166(3)(b) The licensor observed that two separate locking mechanisms were being used on the front entrance door. The licensor provided guidance that only one locking mechanism should be used to secure the entrance door to ensure the door can be easily accessed and operated in the event of an emergency. The provider was advised to evaluate the current door locking setup and ensure the entrance remains secure while also allowing for safe and efficient evacuation procedures.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “O26O(5) The licensor observed a leaf blower stored on top of the kitchen counter. When asked about the item, the provider stated that she used the blower to remove wood chips from the concrete area. The licensor provided guidance that outdoor maintenance equipment, such as a leaf blower, should not be stored on kitchen counters or food preparation surfaces due to the potential for introducing dirt, debris, or contaminants into areas where food is prepared or stored. The provider was advised to store the leaf blower in an appropriate designated location away from kitchen surfaces to maintain a clean and sanitary environment and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. . (Corrections made)”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • Aug 5, 20251 citation
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The licensor observed that a child with documented food allergies to eggs, peanuts, and dairy had a food plan in place for appropriate substitutes. However, the Individual Care Plan (ICP) was incomplete and did not include critical information regarding the child’s special diagnosis, symptoms, prescribed medication, known triggers, or an emergency response plan. 0186 (2) Licensor observed the section for suggested medication training was not completed, and required information was missing from both the parent and the child’s healthcare provider. Additionally, there was no documentation of parental training regarding the preparation or administration of thickened liquids.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • Aug 21, 2024Nothing cited
  • Oct 10, 2023Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 2 of this home's 4 inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had more: 58% of 401 had rules cited at 3 or more.

How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare

Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None6%
  • 1 of 417%
  • 2 of 420%This home
  • 3 of 427%
  • All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 7, 2026
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — O166(3)(b) The licensor observed that two separate locking mechanisms were being used on the front entrance door. The licensor provided guidance that only one locking mechanism should be used to secure the entrance door to ensure the door can be easily accessed and operated in the event of an emergency. The provider was advised to evaluate the current door locking setup and ensure the entrance remains secure while also allowing for safe and efficient evacuation procedures. · July 7, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 7, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

O166(3)(b) The licensor observed that two separate locking mechanisms were being used on the front entrance door. The licensor provided guidance that only one locking mechanism should be used to secure the entrance door to ensure the door can be easily accessed and operated in the event of an emergency. The provider was advised to evaluate the current door locking setup and ensure the entrance remains secure while also allowing for safe and efficient evacuation procedures.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

O26O(5) The licensor observed a leaf blower stored on top of the kitchen counter. When asked about the item, the provider stated that she used the blower to remove wood chips from the concrete area. The licensor provided guidance that outdoor maintenance equipment, such as a leaf blower, should not be stored on kitchen counters or food preparation surfaces due to the potential for introducing dirt, debris, or contaminants into areas where food is prepared or stored. The provider was advised to store the leaf blower in an appropriate designated location away from kitchen surfaces to maintain a clean and sanitary environment and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. . (Corrections made)

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 5, 2025

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

The licensor observed that a child with documented food allergies to eggs, peanuts, and dairy had a food plan in place for appropriate substitutes. However, the Individual Care Plan (ICP) was incomplete and did not include critical information regarding the child’s special diagnosis, symptoms, prescribed medication, known triggers, or an emergency response plan. 0186 (2) Licensor observed the section for suggested medication training was not completed, and required information was missing from both the parent and the child’s healthcare provider. Additionally, there was no documentation of parental training regarding the preparation or administration of thickened liquids.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 271-2012
Address
27441 237th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
License
PL-82979
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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