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Renton · Licensed family home

Yusuf Layla Ibrahim

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Two citations were at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Water hazards and swimming pools (November 2024) and Water hazards and swimming pools (October 2023).

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Licensing inspections

  • May 4, 20263 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Chemicals were observed accessible under the kitchen sink. The provider installed a safety lock on the cabinet during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The cord from a warming blanket was observed to be accessible to children. Water hoses were observed outside and accessible to children. The provider removed all cords and hoses during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The water temperature in the sink measured 137.7°F. The provider lowered the temperature during the visit to 116°F.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Nov 14, 20249 citations, 1 Immediate
    • Water hazards and swimming poolsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
      • “A pond with a fence approximately 3 feet high, which does not meet WAC 246-260-031(4) he pond was not kept inaccessible to requirements, was observed outside within the childcare space. Aditionally, t children, as there was an opening at the end of the barrier where it was not attached to the wall. 110-300-0175(7) - Standing water was observed in the water table, with water overflowing the toy bin indicating that the container was not emptied recently.”

        WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate risk

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A construction tool was observed on the ground outside accessible to children. 110-300-0145(11) - The emerhency gate located outside was neither self-closing nor self-latching. 110-300-0145(7) - The emergency gate was wide open during the licensor’s inspection of the outside area. This licensor was unable to close it when leaving the premises.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(7)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The flashlight and extra batteries were not readily available in case of the emergency. 110-300-0166(2)(b) - A device to support phone operation for at least 5 hours in an emergency was not available. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - The sliding glass door that serves as an emergency exit was locked during the visit.”

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

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The provider reported that parents prefer their children not to consume 1% low-fat milk; however, no milk preference forms were completed by the parents.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Safe Sleep training for both the provider and the assistant teacher was observed expired.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(8)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “A hose with multiple loops and also creating a tripping hazard, was observed lying across the walkway. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The bathroom sink water temperature was measured at 135.7°F, exceeding safe limits.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. 110-300-0170(3)(i) - The fire extinguisher was stored near the licensed space but not near the exits or on the path to the exits.”

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)

    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Food in the kitchen and storage area was not labeled with the dates they were opened. Food stored in non-original containers was not labeled with expiration dates along with the opened date.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The sound mechanism on the sliding glass door was turned off during the visit. The provider switched it on during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

  • Oct 11, 20235 citations, 1 Immediate
    • Water hazards and swimming poolsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5.
      • “A small pond in the backyard area was observed to be partially accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate risk

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Curtains located by the pack N' play area were observed to pose a suffocation hazard at the time of inspection. Water temperature was measured at 129.9 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Outlets by the sink in the kitchen area was observed to be non tamper-resistant and GFCI (Kitchen area was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection). Electrical devices by the sink in the kitchen was observed to be plugged into an electrical outlet (Kitchen area was observed to be accesible to children at the time of inspection).”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection. 2nd emergency exit door that leads to the outdoor area was observed to be partially blocked by bags of garbage at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Janitorial equipment was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times had fewer: 66% of 698.

How all 698 Seattle-area family homes inspected 3 times compare

Of the 698 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None11%
  • 1 of 323%
  • 2 of 332%
  • All 334%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 4, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Immediate — 110-300-0175(1) - A pond with a fence approximately 3 feet high, which does not meet WAC 246-260-031(4) he pond was not kept inaccessible to requirements, was observed outside within the childcare space. Aditionally, t children, as there was an opening at the end of the barrier where it was not attached to the wall. 110-300-0175(7) - Standing water was observed in the water table, with water overflowing the toy bin indicating that the container was not emptied recently. · November 14, 2024

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

May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 4, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

The cord from a warming blanket was observed to be accessible to children. Water hoses were observed outside and accessible to children. The provider removed all cords and hoses during the visit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water temperature in the sink measured 137.7°F. The provider lowered the temperature during the visit to 116°F.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Chemicals were observed accessible under the kitchen sink. The provider installed a safety lock on the cabinet during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · November 14, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Safe Sleep training for both the provider and the assistant teacher was observed expired.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(7) · Serious

110-300-0145(1) - A construction tool was observed on the ground outside accessible to children. 110-300-0145(11) - The emerhency gate located outside was neither self-closing nor self-latching. 110-300-0145(7) - The emergency gate was wide open during the licensor’s inspection of the outside area. This licensor was unable to close it when leaving the premises.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(c) - A hose with multiple loops and also creating a tripping hazard, was observed lying across the walkway. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The bathroom sink water temperature was measured at 135.7°F, exceeding safe limits.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(2)(a) - The flashlight and extra batteries were not readily available in case of the emergency. 110-300-0166(2)(b) - A device to support phone operation for at least 5 hours in an emergency was not available. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - The sliding glass door that serves as an emergency exit was locked during the visit.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

110-300-0170(2) - The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. 110-300-0170(3)(i) - The fire extinguisher was stored near the licensed space but not near the exits or on the path to the exits.

Water hazards and swimming pools

WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate

110-300-0175(1) - A pond with a fence approximately 3 feet high, which does not meet WAC 246-260-031(4) he pond was not kept inaccessible to requirements, was observed outside within the childcare space. Aditionally, t children, as there was an opening at the end of the barrier where it was not attached to the wall. 110-300-0175(7) - Standing water was observed in the water table, with water overflowing the toy bin indicating that the container was not emptied recently.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The provider reported that parents prefer their children not to consume 1% low-fat milk; however, no milk preference forms were completed by the parents.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Food in the kitchen and storage area was not labeled with the dates they were opened. Food stored in non-original containers was not labeled with expiration dates along with the opened date.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The sound mechanism on the sliding glass door was turned off during the visit. The provider switched it on during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 11, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious

Curtains located by the pack N' play area were observed to pose a suffocation hazard at the time of inspection. Water temperature was measured at 129.9 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Outlets by the sink in the kitchen area was observed to be non tamper-resistant and GFCI (Kitchen area was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection). Electrical devices by the sink in the kitchen was observed to be plugged into an electrical outlet (Kitchen area was observed to be accesible to children at the time of inspection).

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection. 2nd emergency exit door that leads to the outdoor area was observed to be partially blocked by bags of garbage at the time of inspection.

Water hazards and swimming pools

WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate

A small pond in the backyard area was observed to be partially accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Janitorial equipment was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 566-1500
Area
Renton, 98059This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-81040
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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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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