Seattle · Licensed family home
Amar Family Childcare
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- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Dec 11, 20251 citation
“The outdoor play area gate does not auto close or latch. This is an ongoing issue with this apartment management that needs to be addressed for the safety of the children in care. This gate was also locked.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Dec 23, 20246 citations
“HH member(s) listed on apartment lease missing background check.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Eating table in hallway is blocking the exit from the infant room.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Cabinet in the bathroom was unlocked, the following were accessible to children; Comet, tide laundry soap, fabulous cleaner and the 1:3 step process containing bleach water mixture under the sink.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Furniture is not developmentally and age appropriate for children observed in care.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b)
2 more from this inspection
“Exiting mechanism on gate does not self close or auto close. The emergency exit gate was locked with a key. There is no handle to open the gate and exit the outdoor play area in case of an emergency.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Soft bouncy horse observed in outdoor play area that was made of fabric and not designed to be left outdoors for extended period of time, the condition was in poor condition due to being water logged by rain.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b)
May 21, 20241 citation
“During licensing inspection, licensor A.S. observed the outdoor exit gate was broken and did not have a self closing or self latcing mechanism. During licensing inspection, licensor A.S. observed no shaded area in the licensed outdoor space for children.”
WAC 110-300-0145(4)
Jul 20, 20233 citations
“Licensor observed on site, a toilet brush and toilet plunger accessible to children in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“7/13/2023 Licensor observed on site; sleep equipement not spaced 30 inches apart. This was explained to licensee. 7/20/2023 Licensor observed on site; sleep equipement not spaced 30 inches apart.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(g)
“On site, licensor observed the outdoor play space does not promote a variety of age and developementally appropriate active play areas for children in care. Licensor observed a connected pic nic table/bench set, small rocking toy for toddler, kitchenette with no play food, pots or dishes inside. Child care needs more toys for children. Licensor observed balls inside of family home.”
WAC 110-300-0145(4)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 11, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
HH member(s) listed on apartment lease missing background check.
· December 23, 2024
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 11, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The outdoor play area gate does not auto close or latch. This is an ongoing issue with this apartment management that needs to be addressed for the safety of the children in care. This gate was also locked.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · December 23, 2024
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b) · Short Term
Furniture is not developmentally and age appropriate for children observed in care.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
HH member(s) listed on apartment lease missing background check.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Exiting mechanism on gate does not self close or auto close. The emergency exit gate was locked with a key. There is no handle to open the gate and exit the outdoor play area in case of an emergency.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Eating table in hallway is blocking the exit from the infant room.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cabinet in the bathroom was unlocked, the following were accessible to children; Comet, tide laundry soap, fabulous cleaner and the 1:3 step process containing bleach water mixture under the sink.
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(b) · Short Term
Soft bouncy horse observed in outdoor play area that was made of fabric and not designed to be left outdoors for extended period of time, the condition was in poor condition due to being water logged by rain.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 21, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(4) · Long Term
During licensing inspection, licensor A.S. observed the outdoor exit gate was broken and did not have a self closing or self latcing mechanism. During licensing inspection, licensor A.S. observed no shaded area in the licensed outdoor space for children.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(g) · Short Term · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
7/13/2023 Licensor observed on site; sleep equipement not spaced 30 inches apart. This was explained to licensee. 7/20/2023 Licensor observed on site; sleep equipement not spaced 30 inches apart.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(4) · Long Term · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
On site, licensor observed the outdoor play space does not promote a variety of age and developementally appropriate active play areas for children in care. Licensor observed a connected pic nic table/bench set, small rocking toy for toddler, kitchenette with no play food, pots or dishes inside. Child care needs more toys for children. Licensor observed balls inside of family home.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Licensor observed on site, a toilet brush and toilet plunger accessible to children in the bathroom.
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98144This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82834, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
Nearby
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.