Tukwila · Licensed family home
Dahir Hodan
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- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since December 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 79 Seattle-area family homes with 5 licensing inspections, 25% had rules cited at all 5, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Jun 10, 20261 citation
“Gate to the right has self latch mechanism but does not shut automatically when opened due to grass in the area overgrown.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
May 19, 20256 citations
“At the time of inspection, the back section of the fence was detached from the fence poles causing a section of the fence to lean into the outdoor play area.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)
“At the time of inspection, child 1's registration form stated a fish allergy. No other information or individual care plan was located on site for this child's allergy. No medication for this allergy was on-site.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“At the time of inspection, the outdoor emergency exit fence did not consistently self-close or self-latch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)
“At the time of inspection, a large section on the front left side of the outdoor play area did not have a fence or barrier preventing children from leaving or people from entering.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6)
2 more from this inspection
“At the time of inspection, the outlet located next to the restroom handwashing sink was tampr-resistant, but not equiped with a GFCI outlet type.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“At the time of inspection, no postings for known allergies were posted in program.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Nov 7, 20247 citations
“The emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“A piece of climbing play equipment (horse rocker) was observed in the outdoor area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS).”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
“Item (C) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection. Item (iv) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(2)
3 more from this inspection
“The backyard was observed to need lawn mowing at the time of inspection. The licensor was unable to determine whether the outdoor gate was able to self-close and self-latch because it was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor gate as a second emergency exit was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor toys were observed to be insufficient in numbers at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0145(1), WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(12)
“The following items were missing on the posting board at the time of inspection: The child care license and the insurance coverage information.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS). Risk”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Jun 3, 202411 citations
“Clear thumb tacks are being used to post items on the bullentin board. When the licensor was trying to adjust paper on two occassions a thumb tack fell out and onto the floor. Thumb tacks form choking hazards and children can be pricked by the sharp end. Cording from the television is loose., pulled and an angle and plugged into a powerstrip along with other items in a corner. The cording and cable for the Xfinity Cable box etc. is accessible. The outlet in the restroom by the sink is not GFCI and tamper resistant. There are outlets in the kitchen that were observed to also not be GFCI and tamper resistant that are located by the sink in the kitchen. Water in restroom was at 120.2 degrees. Chipping paint was observed in the kitchen on the windowsill by the sink.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e)
“S.S. missing documentation that she has been delivered above items listed under WAC 110-300-0110(4).”
WAC 110-300-0110(4)
“There was no documentation that S.S reviewed the Disaster Plan yearly. There was not 72 hours of food and water.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
“Program has a cleaning schedule but did not have cleaning supplies dedicated for the kitchen eating areas.”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)
7 more from this inspection
“The exit gate from the yard is not self-closing nor self-latching and the area path of the exit and by the gate has lots of weeds and sticker bushes. This area would need to be cleared (weeds and sticker bushes removed) in order to be a safe path for the provider, staff and children to exit.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Vent by fireplace on the ceiling was observed to have lots of dust/debris on it. Fire Extinguisher was last serviced March 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c)
“Provider is missing current BBP training. S.S. is missing Safe Sleep Training it expired on 5/30/2024.”
WAC 110-300-0106(1), WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“First Aid kit was missing Ace Bandage and Manual”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“Daily Schedule was not observed posted.”
WAC 110-300-0360(2)
“The following was not observed posted: License Insurance Information Evacuation Plan Daily Schedule.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“The provider is licensed for 6 but there is only 4 cubby spaces. 1 is on a shelving unit and ther other 3 drawers unit bin.”
WAC 110-300-0140(5)
Dec 5, 20237 citations
“Rocking horse was on cement.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Staff files (S. and S.) was missing documentation of Basic Initial Training from file and MERIT and missing required trainings under WAC 110-300-0106. Provider was missing documentation of Safe Sleep Training, Training expired in October.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“There was no flashlight nor batteries. The door had a locking knob and deadbolt.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Spray bottles for diapering is kept on the changing table in the main space on the changing table shelf and is accessible to children. Comet under the sink accessible to children. Soap/for the body under the sink and accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
3 more from this inspection
“Staff do not have documentation of being trained on policies nor taking the DCYF Medication Training. Lotions, creams etc. observed under the sink in the restroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“Cording dangling from television and other devices by child high chair and plugged into the powerstrip for the television. Cording from multiplug charging station was loose. Cording by book area was observed to loose (to the left of fire place) Outlet on island was observed to not be tamper resistant. It was a child proof outlet that is broken and no longer child proof. Restroom outlet was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlets in the kitchen were not GFCI and tamper resistant. One of the outlet on the right side of the sink appeared to be GFCI but was not tamper resistant. Sliding door did not have posters nor stickers on it. There did not appear to be enough lighting to illuminate the main space. There was no lock on the door leading to the laundry room. The washer and dryer also did not have a lock. The outlets in the home throughout were observed to not be tamper resistant but child proof.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Program is not doing toothbrushing nor toothbrushing activities.”
WAC 110-300-0180(2)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- June 10, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, the back section of the fence was detached from the fence poles causing a section of the fence to lean into the outdoor play area.
· May 19, 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.
Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 10, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
110-300-0145(11) - Gate to the right has self latch mechanism but does not shut automatically when opened due to grass in the area overgrown.
May 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · May 19, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious
At the time of inspection, the back section of the fence was detached from the fence poles causing a section of the fence to lean into the outdoor play area.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
At the time of inspection, child 1's registration form stated a fish allergy. No other information or individual care plan was located on site for this child's allergy. No medication for this allergy was on-site.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, no postings for known allergies were posted in program.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious
At the time of inspection, the outdoor emergency exit fence did not consistently self-close or self-latch.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) · Short Term / Serious
At the time of inspection, a large section on the front left side of the outdoor play area did not have a fence or barrier preventing children from leaving or people from entering.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, the outlet located next to the restroom handwashing sink was tampr-resistant, but not equiped with a GFCI outlet type.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · November 7, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS).
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A piece of climbing play equipment (horse rocker) was observed in the outdoor area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The following items were missing on the posting board at the time of inspection: The child care license and the insurance coverage information.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
Item (C) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection. Item (iv) was not addressed in the emergency prepardness plan at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
Provider's facility site on MERIT was not kept up-to-date at the time of inspection (Provider's completed Bloodborne pathogen training was not entered into the system). Staff files were observed to be missing the following items at the time of inspection: A resume and an emergency contact information (HD), a resume and a government issued photo ID (SS). Risk
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term
The backyard was observed to need lawn mowing at the time of inspection. The licensor was unable to determine whether the outdoor gate was able to self-close and self-latch because it was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor gate as a second emergency exit was partially blocked by tall grass and bushes with thorns at the time of inspection. The outdoor toys were observed to be insufficient in numbers at the time of inspection.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · June 3, 2024
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
First Aid kit was missing Ace Bandage and Manual
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
S.S. missing documentation that she has been delivered above items listed under WAC 110-300-0110(4).
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
There was no documentation that S.S reviewed the Disaster Plan yearly. There was not 72 hours of food and water.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The following was not observed posted: License Insurance Information Evacuation Plan Daily Schedule.
Room arrangement, child-related displays, private space, and belongings
WAC 110-300-0140(5) · Long Term
The provider is licensed for 6 but there is only 4 cubby spaces. 1 is on a shelving unit and ther other 3 drawers unit bin.
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
Program has a cleaning schedule but did not have cleaning supplies dedicated for the kitchen eating areas.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The exit gate from the yard is not self-closing nor self-latching and the area path of the exit and by the gate has lots of weeds and sticker bushes. This area would need to be cleared (weeds and sticker bushes removed) in order to be a safe path for the provider, staff and children to exit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Serious / Short Term
Clear thumb tacks are being used to post items on the bullentin board. When the licensor was trying to adjust paper on two occassions a thumb tack fell out and onto the floor. Thumb tacks form choking hazards and children can be pricked by the sharp end. Cording from the television is loose., pulled and an angle and plugged into a powerstrip along with other items in a corner. The cording and cable for the Xfinity Cable box etc. is accessible. The outlet in the restroom by the sink is not GFCI and tamper resistant. There are outlets in the kitchen that were observed to also not be GFCI and tamper resistant that are located by the sink in the kitchen. Water in restroom was at 120.2 degrees. Chipping paint was observed in the kitchen on the windowsill by the sink.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term
Vent by fireplace on the ceiling was observed to have lots of dust/debris on it. Fire Extinguisher was last serviced March 2023.
WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Short Term
Provider is missing current BBP training. S.S. is missing Safe Sleep Training it expired on 5/30/2024.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · December 5, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Rocking horse was on cement.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Staff files (S. and S.) was missing documentation of Basic Initial Training from file and MERIT and missing required trainings under WAC 110-300-0106. Provider was missing documentation of Safe Sleep Training, Training expired in October.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
There was no flashlight nor batteries. The door had a locking knob and deadbolt.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Spray bottles for diapering is kept on the changing table in the main space on the changing table shelf and is accessible to children. Comet under the sink accessible to children. Soap/for the body under the sink and accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0180(2) · Long Term
Program is not doing toothbrushing nor toothbrushing activities.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Staff do not have documentation of being trained on policies nor taking the DCYF Medication Training. Lotions, creams etc. observed under the sink in the restroom accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Cording dangling from television and other devices by child high chair and plugged into the powerstrip for the television. Cording from multiplug charging station was loose. Cording by book area was observed to loose (to the left of fire place) Outlet on island was observed to not be tamper resistant. It was a child proof outlet that is broken and no longer child proof. Restroom outlet was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlets in the kitchen were not GFCI and tamper resistant. One of the outlet on the right side of the sink appeared to be GFCI but was not tamper resistant. Sliding door did not have posters nor stickers on it. There did not appear to be enough lighting to illuminate the main space. There was no lock on the door leading to the laundry room. The washer and dryer also did not have a lock. The outlets in the home throughout were observed to not be tamper resistant but child proof.
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Details
- Area
- Tukwila, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83002, 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, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.