Angel child care

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 6, 2026

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

A slide was observed placed directly on the turf surface. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

An item with a cord was observed stored under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The sliding glass door and the main entry door were observed locked during licensed hours of operation. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Immunization records reviewed were not updated annually. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

A bottle containing remaining liquid labeled “Keep out of reach of children” was observed under the bathroom sink. The provider removed the item during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term

Sheets used in the pack and play were not tightly fitted. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

No audible alarm mechanism was present on the sliding glass door.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 13, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(11) - Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired CPR/First Aid training certificates that were not renewed prior to expiring. 110-300-0106(12) - Provider T.A. and assistant teacher B.A. have expired food worker cards that were not renewed prior to expiring.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(b) - Licensor observed blinds covering window near front door entrance has inner cords capable of forming a loop and posing risk of strangulation to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Licensor observed that some of the outlets in the licensed childcare and accessible to children are not tamper resistant.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

110-300-0210(1)(2) - Upon review of child files, licensor observed that there are 4 children without a current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status (CIS) form. 110-300-0210(3) - Children without completed immunization forms do not have a signed and dated statement detailing when the child's immunizations will be brought up to date.

Overnight care · WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious

110-300-0270(5)(f) - Licensor observed that the room used for overnight care does not have an alarm to alert if children leave the room.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · September 8, 2023

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term

Crib does not have a tight-fitting sheet; provider has ordered new sheet.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

Provider does not have annual fire safety inspection completed.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

Provider does not have plan for if children may be left unsupervised in an emergency.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Bitsit needs to take Safe Sleep training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Bitsit and Tigist need to take Bloodborne Pathogens training and upload it to Merit.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Several children were missing CIS forms or had incomplete CIS forms.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 22 findings

Licensing visit · August 22, 2023

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term

The fitted sheet was too big for the mattress.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate

Tsehay was not within sight range of the sleeping infant.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate

There were two blankets wrapped around the mattress of the sleeping infant.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) / 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Serious / Immediate

There was a blanket hanging on the side of the crib while the infant was sleeping.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Wood chips under climber were approximately 5 inches deep, instead of the required 9 inches deep.

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

0265(2)(c) The cords to the TV are accessible to children.

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

There were platic bags stored in an accessible cabinet in the bathroom. Provider moved them to the gated-off kitchen during the visit.

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

Several light bulbs in the living room fixture and in the bathroom are glass and not shatter-proof LED-style.

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

Bathroom sink water temperature was above 120 degrees F.

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

Accessible outlets in the nap room are not tamper resistant.

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

One bathroom outlet is not GFCI/tamper resistant; the other is GFCI but not tamper resistant.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The front door was locked upon arrival. It was then kept unlocked during the visit.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Children's immunizations were not available for review.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

Program has not completed annual fire safety inspection.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Adults who live in the upstairs, separate part of the home do not have background checks.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Tigist and Bitsit have expired Bloodborne Pathogens trainings.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Tsehay has expired CPR and First Aid.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Bitsit has an expired Safe Sleep training.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

Emergency plan does not address what the provider would do if there was an emergency and children had to be left unsupervised.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

Emergency plan states the WAC but does not provide site-specific examples of the required emergency policies.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

No fire drills have been conducted since March.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

No earthquake/lockdown/shelter-in-place drills have been conducted in the last three months.

Report (PDF)

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