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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since January 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 764 Seattle-area family homes with 3 licensing inspections, 34% had rules cited at all 3, as this home did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Mar 31, 20264 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “At the time of inspection, the first aid kit did not have CPR mask.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)

  • “At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, which was unsecured, was observed on the top shelf of the pantry.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

  • “At the time of inspection two child records did not have current immunization records on CIS form.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Dec 17, 20249 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is a secondary handle below the door knob. To open the door, the door knob and the handle must be opened together using two hands. Although, both can be opened in one motion, this is considered special knowledge. 0166 (3)(c) At th etim eof the inspection, it was observed the that emergency exit is partilaly blocked by a couch and a stationary exercise equipment.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal items in the bathroom and in the plastic storage shelf were accessible to children. The provider correcetd the citation by removing the personal items in the bathroom and removing the plastic storage shelf on the licensed area.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “At the time of inspecyion, it was observed that staff A.O BBP training has expired 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O food handler training has exipred”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of inspection, plastic bags were observed in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue by removing the plastic bags. 0165 (3)(a) At the time of inspection, a piece of plastic with nail was observed in the plastic storage shelf accessible to children. The provider corrected the citation onsite by removing the storage shelf in the licensed area.”

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

5 more from this inspection

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O and A.U has not completed 10 hours of continuing education”

    WAC 110-300-0107(1)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the self-closing spring was detached on one side and not functioning as intended.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to leave unsupervised.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection. 0170 (3)(c) At the time of inspection, the exhaust in the bathroom and the vent above the diaper changing area is covered with dust. The provider's husband corrected the citation by cleaning the vents.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(2)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that all files did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies.”

    WAC 110-300-0450(1)

Jan 22, 20244 citations

  • “fire extinguisher placed on an open built-in cabinet is not secured 0165 (4)(f) Handrail is not completely secured to the wall”

    WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f)

  • “At the time of visit, first aid kit is missing thermometer, CPR mask, and scissors”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)

  • “At the time of visit, no device observed on doors to alert provider if they are opened.”

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

  • “At the time of visit, staff safe sleep training has expired”

    WAC 110-300-0106(8)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 31, 2026
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp. · March 31, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 31, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection two child records did not have current immunization records on CIS form.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the first aid kit did not have CPR mask.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, old washer and dryer, a steel ladder and a garden tool were observed on the side of the house accessible to children. The washer and dryer were partially covered with tarp.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher, which was unsecured, was observed on the top shelf of the pantry.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · December 17, 2024

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O and A.U has not completed 10 hours of continuing education

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the self-closing spring was detached on one side and not functioning as intended.

Emergency preparation and exiting

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

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is a secondary handle below the door knob. To open the door, the door knob and the handle must be opened together using two hands. Although, both can be opened in one motion, this is considered special knowledge. 0166 (3)(c) At th etim eof the inspection, it was observed the that emergency exit is partilaly blocked by a couch and a stationary exercise equipment.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that personal items in the bathroom and in the plastic storage shelf were accessible to children. The provider correcetd the citation by removing the personal items in the bathroom and removing the plastic storage shelf on the licensed area.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to leave unsupervised.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(1) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that all files did not have signed documentation stating the parent or guardian reviewed the handbook and early learning program policies.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection. 0170 (3)(c) At the time of inspection, the exhaust in the bathroom and the vent above the diaper changing area is covered with dust. The provider's husband corrected the citation by cleaning the vents.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of inspecyion, it was observed that staff A.O BBP training has expired 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.O food handler training has exipred

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

At the time of inspection, plastic bags were observed in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue by removing the plastic bags. 0165 (3)(a) At the time of inspection, a piece of plastic with nail was observed in the plastic storage shelf accessible to children. The provider corrected the citation onsite by removing the storage shelf in the licensed area.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · January 22, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term

fire extinguisher placed on an open built-in cabinet is not secured 0165 (4)(f) Handrail is not completely secured to the wall

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

At the time of visit, first aid kit is missing thermometer, CPR mask, and scissors

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of visit, no device observed on doors to alert provider if they are opened.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

At the time of visit, staff safe sleep training has expired

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 747-9187

Area
Seattle, 98125This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83083, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.