Bright Explorers Day Care

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled 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

Jul 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 12, 2024

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

There was a slide with no ground cover under it, along with 2 bucket swings that did not have ground cover under them

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

(2)(c)Window blinds in back room have a long loop cord that is accessable to children and poses a strangulation hazzard. (2)(d)A role of pastic garbage bags was accessable to chidlren in teh diaper changing area, (3)(d) Washing machine/Dryer were accessable to children as the door to access them was not locked or secure enough to close. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the front room, and backroom of the licensed space have outlets that are not tamper resistant and had small clear plastic "plugs" that were easliy removable that could pose a choking hazzard.

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

(2)(c)Window blinds in back room have a long loop cord that is accessable to children and poses a strangulation hazzard. (2)(d)A role of pastic garbage bags was accessable to chidlren in teh diaper changing area, (3)(d) Washing machine/Dryer were accessable to children as the door to access them was not locked or secure enough to close. (5)(a) Electrical outlets in the front room, and backroom of the licensed space have outlets that are not tamper resistant and had small clear plastic "plugs" that were easliy removable that could pose a choking hazzard. Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

(1)(a) Bathroom had toothpaste, lotion and face cleanser sitting out next to the sink accessable to chidlren (2)(a)(b) The door to the garage area is not locked or made inaccessable to children. Provider stated children can unlock and open door (5) Lawn equipement (trimmer) is accessable to children in licensed outdoor playspace

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 12, 2024

Zoning, codes, and ordinances · WAC 110-300-0415(2) · Serious

Provider did not obtain a permit prior to removing a wall within her licensed space.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 8, 2024

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

110-300-0166(3)(c) Emergency exit was blocked with a child gate.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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