Renton · Licensed family home
Blossom Preschool
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 20 months to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in October 2025 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since December 2024.
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.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
Of the 733 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 685 (93%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (7%) have one or more, as this home does.
Licensing inspections
Sep 15, 20265 citations
“A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“The dishwasher and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children. The provider removed these items or secured the drawers during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“The items with cords were observed accessible in the living room and the bathroom. The provider removed these items during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“The bathroom water temperature measured 125.1 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
1 more from this inspection
“The extra batteries were not located in the emergency backpack.”
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a)
Aug 25, 20253 citations
“During the visit, the main entry to the child care was oserved locked from the inside with a second lock located at the top of the door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“A child enrolled with a diagnosis of phenylketonuria did not have an individual care plan signed by a licensed health care provider.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“The water temperature was measured at 124.4°F.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Jun 6, 20254 citations
“An individual care plan for a child with a medical condition related to food was not on file.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“A slide was observed near the gate, placed on turf ground cover, without the required 6-foot fall zone maintained. The provider removed it during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“The exit gate had an additional locking mechanism installed. The provider removed it during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“The current license certificate was not posted. The location of emergency medication was not posted; however, the provider posted this information during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Dec 10, 20244 citations
“A slide was observed placed on the turf outside.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Items with cords were accessible in some kitchen drawers. The shower glass sliding door was unlocked, making the shower cord and shampoos accessible and posing an entrapment hazard. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The glass door lacked stickers or signs to prevent children from running into it. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - An outdoor refrigerator lacked a safety lock. The dishwasher was observed open during the visit. 110-300-0165(4)(a) - The thermostat recorded a temperature of 66°F in the room. 110-300-0165(4)(c) - A light bulb located outside on the porch lacked a shatterproof cover. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The sink water temperature in the bathroom measured 132°F. 110-300-0165(4)(g) - The elevated platform along the fence was accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Two outlets on the kitchen island were not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(c) - Exposed wires were observed near the sliding glass door, where cords were plugged into a bulb socket. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - An refrigerator located outside was plugged into a surge protector that was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c)
“, (b) - The emergency backpack for childcare was not set up. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - An egress knob is required for the entry door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Cleaning supplies were accessible in some kitchen drawers. 110-300-01260(2)(a)(b) - The utility room door lacked a lock.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 15, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since December 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door.
· September 15, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · September 15, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
The items with cords were observed accessible in the living room and the bathroom. The provider removed these items during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The bathroom water temperature measured 125.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) · Short Term
The extra batteries were not located in the emergency backpack.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
A staff member locked the door using a secondary top lock located at the very top of the door.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The dishwasher and items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children. The provider removed these items or secured the drawers during the visit.
Aug 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received August 25, 2025 · Resolved October 13, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
The water temperature was measured at 124.4°F.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During the visit, the main entry to the child care was oserved locked from the inside with a second lock located at the top of the door.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
A child enrolled with a diagnosis of phenylketonuria did not have an individual care plan signed by a licensed health care provider.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · June 6, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
An individual care plan for a child with a medical condition related to food was not on file.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The current license certificate was not posted. The location of emergency medication was not posted; however, the provider posted this information during the visit.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A slide was observed near the gate, placed on turf ground cover, without the required 6-foot fall zone maintained. The provider removed it during the visit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The exit gate had an additional locking mechanism installed. The provider removed it during the visit.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 10, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A slide was observed placed on the turf outside.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(c) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(c) - Items with cords were accessible in some kitchen drawers. The shower glass sliding door was unlocked, making the shower cord and shampoos accessible and posing an entrapment hazard. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The glass door lacked stickers or signs to prevent children from running into it. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - An outdoor refrigerator lacked a safety lock. The dishwasher was observed open during the visit. 110-300-0165(4)(a) - The thermostat recorded a temperature of 66°F in the room. 110-300-0165(4)(c) - A light bulb located outside on the porch lacked a shatterproof cover. 110-300-0165(4)(e) - The sink water temperature in the bathroom measured 132°F. 110-300-0165(4)(g) - The elevated platform along the fence was accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - Two outlets on the kitchen island were not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(c) - Exposed wires were observed near the sliding glass door, where cords were plugged into a bulb socket. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - An refrigerator located outside was plugged into a surge protector that was accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0166(2)(a), (b) - The emergency backpack for childcare was not set up. 110-300-0166(3)(a) - An egress knob is required for the entry door.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were accessible in some kitchen drawers. 110-300-01260(2)(a)(b) - The utility room door lacked a lock.
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Details
- Address
- 13810 169th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059
- License
- PL-84817, active
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License — 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.