Kirkland · Licensed family home

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Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since November 2023. 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 17, 20263 citations

“It was observed that the first aid kit was stored on the ground at child level.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“It was observed, that both exits were locked from the inside upon arrival.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“It was observed that the first aid kit did not hage a CPR barrier.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)

Sep 18, 20254 citations

“It was observed that the back yard gate was not self-latching.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The water was tested in the bathroom area at 122* In the backyard, a hose and plastic pipe posted a tripping hazard. Stickers or similar materials were not placed on the sliding glass door.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“The first aid kit was missing a sling, thermometer, and CPR barrier.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“A diapering poster, handwashing sign, and floor plan were not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

Nov 17, 20236 citations

“Outlet by the bathroom sink is GFCI but not tamper-resistant”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Electrical outlet must be tamper-resistant. Removable cover is not approved.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Three window blinds cords in the child care room form loops and are accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“An unplugged outdoor lighting cord is accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

2 more from this inspection

“Water temp. was measured 147 degrees F.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“BBQ propane tank is located on the playground accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit: March 17, 2026
On file: 3 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious: Serious — It was observed that the first aid kit was stored on the ground at child level. · March 17, 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 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 17, 2026

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed that the first aid kit was stored on the ground at child level.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

It was observed, that both exits were locked from the inside upon arrival.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

It was observed that the first aid kit did not hage a CPR barrier.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 18, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the back yard gate was not self-latching.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water was tested in the bathroom area at 122* In the backyard, a hose and plastic pipe posted a tripping hazard. Stickers or similar materials were not placed on the sliding glass door.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

The first aid kit was missing a sling, thermometer, and CPR barrier.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A diapering poster, handwashing sign, and floor plan were not posted.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · November 17, 2023

Safety requirements