Bellevue · Licensed family home
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2024. 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
Aug 19, 20262 citations
“(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's CIS forms. The children's CIS forms were dated 6/28/24, 2/19/2025, 3/4/2025, 4/1/2025, and 5/15/2025.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Nov 18, 20251 citation
“(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Feb 11, 20258 citations
“(12) Two staff member's food handlers cards were not given to Licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“(3)(a)(ii) A child who has a nonprescription medication doesn't have a signed medication authorization form from their parents on file. The medication was also not labeled with the child's name.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“(1)(a) The 3-step bottles were hanging on a shelf in the bathroom and were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“(3) 3 staff members were missing emergency contacts and applications or resumes. 1 staff file was missing a copy of their ID.”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
4 more from this inspection
“(3)(a) There is a gutter that has sharp edges on the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
“(1)(2) The provider's current license, a statement about where to find staff and child's emergency information, a statement regarding requesting additional licensing information, and a liability insurance certificate were not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“(1) Two staff members did not have CPR cards in their file for Licensor to review. (3) The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“(2) 3 child's files were missing emergency contacts. A child who is enrolled didn't have a file.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
Jul 23, 20247 citations
“Small toys were observed to be accessible to toddlers. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - Window blinds were observed on the windows in the main childcare space. 110-300-0165(2)(c) - Strings were observed to be accessible to children on a hammock located outside. 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children outside. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door lacked pictures, stickers, or posters at children's eye level to prevent them from bumping into the door. 110-300-0165(3)(a) - The panel of the house to the left of the entrance was observed to be worn out with sharp, splintered edges. 110-300-0165(3)(e) - The mat in the second room was unevenly positioned, posing a tripping hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“The individual care plan that identifyes substituted foods and provides specific teeatment was not obtained by the provider for the child with allergi”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“The medication provided to the child with allergy did not have the medication authorisation form acompanied it. 110-300-0125(3)(a)(iii) - Fluoride toothpaste was given to a child without the required authorization form from the doctor.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“The climbing equipment was observed placed on a turf itself.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
3 more from this inspection
“100-300-0260(a)(b) - The storage room lacked a locking door or any other means to prevent access by children. 110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were observed under the bathroom sink without safety locks on the drawers.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“The transportation policy in the parent handbook does not accurately reflect the services currently offered to families by the provider.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
“The self-latching mechanism observed on the gate to the right of the exit needed to be fixed to ensure it would self-close.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.
· August 19, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 19, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's CIS forms. The children's CIS forms were dated 6/28/24, 2/19/2025, 3/4/2025, 4/1/2025, and 5/15/2025.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 18, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · February 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) The provider's current license, a statement about where to find staff and child's emergency information, a statement regarding requesting additional licensing information, and a liability insurance certificate were not posted.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(12) Two staff member's food handlers cards were not given to Licensor to review.
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
(3) 3 staff members were missing emergency contacts and applications or resumes. 1 staff file was missing a copy of their ID.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
(3)(a) There is a gutter that has sharp edges on the playground.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
(3)(a)(ii) A child who has a nonprescription medication doesn't have a signed medication authorization form from their parents on file. The medication was also not labeled with the child's name.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
(1) Two staff members did not have CPR cards in their file for Licensor to review. (3) The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) The 3-step bottles were hanging on a shelf in the bathroom and were accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
(2) 3 child's files were missing emergency contacts. A child who is enrolled didn't have a file.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · July 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(a) - Small toys were observed to be accessible to toddlers. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - Window blinds were observed on the windows in the main childcare space. 110-300-0165(2)(c) - Strings were observed to be accessible to children on a hammock located outside. 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children outside. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door lacked pictures, stickers, or posters at children's eye level to prevent them from bumping into the door. 110-300-0165(3)(a) - The panel of the house to the left of the entrance was observed to be worn out with sharp, splintered edges. 110-300-0165(3)(e) - The mat in the second room was unevenly positioned, posing a tripping hazard.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plan that identifyes substituted foods and provides specific teeatment was not obtained by the provider for the child with allergi
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - The medication provided to the child with allergy did not have the medication authorisation form acompanied it. 110-300-0125(3)(a)(iii) - Fluoride toothpaste was given to a child without the required authorization form from the doctor.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The self-latching mechanism observed on the gate to the right of the exit needed to be fixed to ensure it would self-close.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The climbing equipment was observed placed on a turf itself.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
100-300-0260(a)(b) - The storage room lacked a locking door or any other means to prevent access by children. 110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were observed under the bathroom sink without safety locks on the drawers.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
The transportation policy in the parent handbook does not accurately reflect the services currently offered to families by the provider.
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Details
- Area
- Bellevue, 98006This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83956, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
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.