Renton · Licensed family home
Carolyn's Cozy Care
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 26 Seattle-area family homes with 6 licensing inspections, 31% had rules cited at all 6, as this home did. 4% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Aug 17, 20267 citations
“One staff member had an expired Food Worker Card.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Individual care plan observed had not identified the food substitution for a child's allergy.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“One staff member had an expired PBC.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“The provider had not obtained cetirizine, prescribed for one child with an allergy, from the family.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
3 more from this inspection
“A playhouse was placed within the 3-foot fall zone of the structure with the slide.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“The glass door did not have stickers, decals, or posters to make the glass visible.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)
“One child's immunization record was not observed on file.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Sep 2, 20251 citation
“One electrical outlet located upstairs in the play area was not tamper-resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
Nov 4, 20247 citations
“This licensor did not observe transportation policy in parent handbook. In the health policy book on page 23, 24, 25 the provider stating that children will be transported via vehicle.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
“Milk and apple juice served to children were not labeled with the opening date.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
“A fan with a cord was stored on the bottom shelf of the bathroom changing station, accessible to children. Items with cords were stored in kitchen drawers without safety locks, making them accessible to children. A hose was left on the ground, accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“Three children’s files were missing dental provider contact information.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
3 more from this inspection
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/06/2024.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“m) The liability insurance statement was not posted on the bulletin board as required.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“One child’s file contained an outdated immunization record.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Apr 15, 202411 citations
“A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate risk
“The documentation from the manufacturer was not available during the monitoring visit.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b)
“Cords were observed accessible to children in the sleeping room.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“A box of toys wider than the shelf width and a rocking horse stick were observed placed on top of the shelf, posing a falling hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
7 more from this inspection
“Several children's files were missing dental and physician contact information.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
“The provider reported conducting fire drills but forgot to record them.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured 121.9 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“No safety gate was observed on the stairs located in the yard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“Several children's files were observed to be missing updated immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
“The provider did not have the following forms listed in WAC-0505 posted”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“The dogs' vaccinations were not accessible for review during the monitoring visit.”
WAC 110-300-0465(5)
Dec 6, 20234 citations
“Provider not taking children's health history and emergency information on off-site activities. Provider not taking 1st Aid Kit on off-site activities.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
“Aids do not have required health and safety trainings including child abuse and neglect reporting, emergency preparedness training, shaken baby syndrome, children experiencing homelessness, and safe sleep.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“There were a couple of buckets of small toys that posed a chocking hazard for an infant in the downstairs play area. A cord from a speaker hanging next to the crib. Plastic zip lock bags accessible to children in the kitchen. Two large shelves need to be secured in the downstairs area of the home. One outlet in the dining room and one in the TV room were not tamper-resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
“Fire extinguishers not mounted to the wall. Portable heater used in the downstairs play area.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
May 10, 20232 citations
“Sliding glass door did not have stickers. One of the cribs had peeling paint. Electrical outlets are not temper-resistant. Bathroom outlet is not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Exit window had a sofa placed in front of it.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 17, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Immediate —
A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern.
· April 15, 2024
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 7 findings
Licensing visit · August 17, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
One staff member had an expired Food Worker Card.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
The glass door did not have stickers, decals, or posters to make the glass visible.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Individual care plan observed had not identified the food substitution for a child's allergy.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
A playhouse was placed within the 3-foot fall zone of the structure with the slide.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The provider had not obtained cetirizine, prescribed for one child with an allergy, from the family.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One child's immunization record was not observed on file.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 2, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
One electrical outlet located upstairs in the play area was not tamper-resistant.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · November 4, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Milk and apple juice served to children were not labeled with the opening date.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
This licensor did not observe transportation policy in parent handbook. In the health policy book on page 23, 24, 25 the provider stating that children will be transported via vehicle.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
m) The liability insurance statement was not posted on the bulletin board as required.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One child’s file contained an outdated immunization record.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
A fan with a cord was stored on the bottom shelf of the bathroom changing station, accessible to children. Items with cords were stored in kitchen drawers without safety locks, making them accessible to children. A hose was left on the ground, accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Three children’s files were missing dental provider contact information.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · April 15, 2024
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term
The documentation from the manufacturer was not available during the monitoring visit.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate
A thick fleece blanket was observed in a crib where a baby under 12 months old was sleeping. The provider removed the blanket from the crib after the licensor addressed the concern.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Several children's files were observed to be missing updated immunization records.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Cords were observed accessible to children in the sleeping room.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
A box of toys wider than the shelf width and a rocking horse stick were observed placed on top of the shelf, posing a falling hazard.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Several children's files were missing dental and physician contact information.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
The provider reported conducting fire drills but forgot to record them.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The provider did not have the following forms listed in WAC-0505 posted
Retaining facility and program records
WAC 110-300-0465(5) · Long Term
The dogs' vaccinations were not accessible for review during the monitoring visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured 121.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
No safety gate was observed on the stairs located in the yard.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Fire extinguishers not mounted to the wall. Portable heater used in the downstairs play area.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider not taking children's health history and emergency information on off-site activities. Provider not taking 1st Aid Kit on off-site activities.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Aids do not have required health and safety trainings including child abuse and neglect reporting, emergency preparedness training, shaken baby syndrome, children experiencing homelessness, and safe sleep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term
There were a couple of buckets of small toys that posed a chocking hazard for an infant in the downstairs play area. A cord from a speaker hanging next to the crib. Plastic zip lock bags accessible to children in the kitchen. Two large shelves need to be secured in the downstairs area of the home. One outlet in the dining room and one in the TV room were not tamper-resistant.
May 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 10, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Sliding glass door did not have stickers. One of the cribs had peeling paint. Electrical outlets are not temper-resistant. Bathroom outlet is not GFCI.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit window had a sofa placed in front of it.
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Details
- Website
- carolynscozycare.com
- Area
- Renton, 98059This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83032, 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, Website, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 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.