Seattle · Licensed family home

Barka Childcare LLC

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since October 2025. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 222 Seattle-area family homes with 2 licensing inspections, 37% had rules cited at both, as this home did. 22% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

May 6, 20262 citations

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was stored apx 1ft off the ground in the licensed play room in an area accessible to children. TA to store out of reach such as hanging on a hook or the back of the door.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was missing a sling/triangular bandage and an ACE/elastic wrapping bandage”

    WAC 110-300-0230(3)

Oct 28, 20252 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from inside.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that 4 other family members who is older than 13 did not have background check cleared on file or updated on merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 6, 2026
On file
2 visits since October 2025 — both cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was stored apx 1ft off the ground in the licensed play room in an area accessible to children. TA to store out of reach such as hanging on a hook or the back of the door. · May 6, 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.

May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 6, 2026

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was stored apx 1ft off the ground in the licensed play room in an area accessible to children. TA to store out of reach such as hanging on a hook or the back of the door.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the first aid kit was missing a sling/triangular bandage and an ACE/elastic wrapping bandage

Report (PDF)

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 28, 2025

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

0166(3)(a):At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from inside.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

0105(2):At the time of inspection, it was observed that 4 other family members who is older than 13 did not have background check cleared on file or updated on merit.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 887-6495

Area
Seattle, 98178This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-85916, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

All in ZIP 98178

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State record

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

Details

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.