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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 27% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this home did. 30% had rules cited at all 4, 6% at none.

Licensing inspections

Aug 25, 20256 citations
  • “During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “1065(3)(b) - During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing a long candle/grill/utility lighter.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

  • “During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable structures with slides that did not have proper ground surfacing.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)

  • “During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing knives, a sharp wine cork remover, and corn skewers.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)

2 more from this inspection
  • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • “During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records. None of these four files contained a parent or guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(3)

Jan 6, 20253 citations
  • “At the time of this inspection, provider did not have documentation of required vaccinations for 2 pet cats.”

    WAC 110-300-0225(3)

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed mouth wash labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored in a bathroom drawer accessible to children. Violation corrected on site. Licensor observed a toilet brush in a storage cabinet under the bathroom sink that was accessible to children. TA provided to put a child safety lock on this cabinet to make it inaccessible, or to store the toilet brush in another location inaccessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “At the time of this inspection, provider L.C. and assistant teacher J.A. did not have current documentation of BBP training. BBP training for both staff members expired as of 6/30/2024 At the time of this inspection, an infant was present in care and observed taking a nap while being supervised by assistant teacher J.A. Infant safe sleep trainings for L.C. and J.A. were expired as of 6/27/2024.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

Apr 25, 2024No rules cited
Jun 21, 20235 citations
  • “The restroom cabinet and items in the baskets in the restroom on a shelf are considered medications (creams, hair products, toothpaste etc.) that belong to the household members. These items were accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “There was no ground covering under the little slide in the front yard. There were scooters and bikes with missing grip handles and metal exposed.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “There is yard equipment play houses with chunks of wood gone splintery to touch. Heater on wall in room by back door (TV Room) was observed to have a heater that was hot to touch when turned on. The heater requires a guard around it. Dryer requires a lock. The washer has an automatic lock that enables ability to open. Items stored on shelves throughout that can become projectile objects need securing. Wii games, books etc. There are some shelving units that are on carpet and are wobbly to touch not secure Powe strip in other Bedroom with Bay Window was observed to have a powerstrip sitting on one of the shelving units accessible to children (several items plugged in at time of visit). Also had a collection of dust on it as well . White shelf in other Bedroom with Bay Window needs securing Light Bulbs were observed to not be shatterproof. Main Space toys on higher shelves need securing. Razors in restroom in a basket was accessible to children. Play kitchen and Little Tikes Grill Set was thrown on playground was not secure unstable.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

  • “Disinfectant/Bleach is stored in the cabinet in the restroom with no lock on the cabinet and is accessible to children. Cleaning products, other hygiene and beauty items are stored in the cabinet in the restroom and in baskets in restroom accessible to children. Janitorial items by the backdoor outside was moved during the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

1 more from this inspection
  • “Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing required trainings and has unsupervised access with children. All staff are missing BBP training. Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing CPR/First Aid, Food Handler's Permit, Initial Basic STARS, DCYF Trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Safe Sleep and Medication Management. Owner/Provider missing DCYF Trainings: Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, and Medication Management.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 25, 2025
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil. · August 25, 2025

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 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 25, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable structures with slides that did not have proper ground surfacing.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed two outdoor climbable play structures without proper ground surfacing. The structures were placed on grass and packed soil.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing knives, a sharp wine cork remover, and corn skewers.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

1065(3)(b) - During the inspection, this licensor observed an accessible kitchen drawer containing a long candle/grill/utility lighter.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Four of the reviewed files did not contain current immunizations records. None of these four files contained a parent or guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 6, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, provider L.C. and assistant teacher J.A. did not have current documentation of BBP training. BBP training for both staff members expired as of 6/30/2024 At the time of this inspection, an infant was present in care and observed taking a nap while being supervised by assistant teacher J.A. Infant safe sleep trainings for L.C. and J.A. were expired as of 6/27/2024.

Pets and animals

WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, provider did not have documentation of required vaccinations for 2 pet cats.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed mouth wash labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored in a bathroom drawer accessible to children. Violation corrected on site. Licensor observed a toilet brush in a storage cabinet under the bathroom sink that was accessible to children. TA provided to put a child safety lock on this cabinet to make it inaccessible, or to store the toilet brush in another location inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · June 21, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

The restroom cabinet and items in the baskets in the restroom on a shelf are considered medications (creams, hair products, toothpaste etc.) that belong to the household members. These items were accessible to the children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There was no ground covering under the little slide in the front yard. There were scooters and bikes with missing grip handles and metal exposed.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

There is yard equipment play houses with chunks of wood gone splintery to touch. Heater on wall in room by back door (TV Room) was observed to have a heater that was hot to touch when turned on. The heater requires a guard around it. Dryer requires a lock. The washer has an automatic lock that enables ability to open. Items stored on shelves throughout that can become projectile objects need securing. Wii games, books etc. There are some shelving units that are on carpet and are wobbly to touch not secure Powe strip in other Bedroom with Bay Window was observed to have a powerstrip sitting on one of the shelving units accessible to children (several items plugged in at time of visit). Also had a collection of dust on it as well . White shelf in other Bedroom with Bay Window needs securing Light Bulbs were observed to not be shatterproof. Main Space toys on higher shelves need securing. Razors in restroom in a basket was accessible to children. Play kitchen and Little Tikes Grill Set was thrown on playground was not secure unstable.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Disinfectant/Bleach is stored in the cabinet in the restroom with no lock on the cabinet and is accessible to children. Cleaning products, other hygiene and beauty items are stored in the cabinet in the restroom and in baskets in restroom accessible to children. Janitorial items by the backdoor outside was moved during the visit.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing required trainings and has unsupervised access with children. All staff are missing BBP training. Assistant Teacher/Household Member is missing CPR/First Aid, Food Handler's Permit, Initial Basic STARS, DCYF Trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse, Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Safe Sleep and Medication Management. Owner/Provider missing DCYF Trainings: Emergency Prepardness Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Families Experiencing Homelessness, and Medication Management.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 242-8716

Area
Seattle, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-15121, active

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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.

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