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Dhookal family Home Childcare
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 764 Seattle-area family homes with 3 licensing inspections, 34% had rules cited at all 3, as this home did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Jan 27, 20266 citations
“During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink.”
WAC 110-300-0410(4)
“During the inspection, multiple damaged and rusted rideable toys were observed in the outdoor play area.”
WAC 110-300-0145(1)
“During the inspection, this licensor measured the restroom handwashing sink water temperature to be 129.7 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“During the inspection, cracks were observed in the restroom countertop sealant causing the countertops to no longer be moisture resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a)
2 more from this inspection
“During the inspection, this licensor attempted to review the program's daily staff attendance records. The provider was unable to provide electronic or paper staff attendance records for this licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Child files for Z.A., S.A., D.A., and R.M. contained handwritten immunization records that were not medically verified by a healthcare professional. The child file for N.A. contained a blank immunization form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jul 7, 20258 citations
“At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the storage room in the backyard is unlocked and accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gap between fence and the side of the house outside wall is 4.5 inch. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were wasp nest on the playground with a few wasps flying around. The trash cans sitting in playground is also accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor gate is self latchig but not self closing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
4 more from this inspection
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are a air fresher sitting in the corner of the back living room that has loose wire accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the bookshelve is broken and need support to stay in the place.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is 129 which is hotter than 120 degree.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are broken fence that made 2 of 5 inch gaps. The gap between fence and the side of the wall is 4.5 inch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Sep 11, 20234 citations
“A slide was observed in outdoor space with no woodchips around 6 ft. radius.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Plastic bags were observed in kitchen space inside a cabin that was not locked and accessible to children. Washer and dryer was observed to not have a lock and be accessible to children. Cubbies in dining room space were observed not stable and a tipping hazard. Water temperature in bathroom was obsered at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlets in licensed areas including bathroom and kitchen space need to be tamper-resistant. Bathroom doorknob, and bathroom cabinet handle were observed broken.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside while children were in care.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 27, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink.
· January 27, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · January 27, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) · Short Term
During the inspection, multiple damaged and rusted rideable toys were observed in the outdoor play area.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor measured the restroom handwashing sink water temperature to be 129.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) · Short Term
During the inspection, cracks were observed in the restroom countertop sealant causing the countertops to no longer be moisture resistant.
WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious
During the inspection, this licensor observed dark mold growing on the sealant around the restroom handwashing sink.
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor attempted to review the program's daily staff attendance records. The provider was unable to provide electronic or paper staff attendance records for this licensor to review.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. Child files for Z.A., S.A., D.A., and R.M. contained handwritten immunization records that were not medically verified by a healthcare professional. The child file for N.A. contained a blank immunization form.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · July 7, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gap between fence and the side of the house outside wall is 4.5 inch. Risk
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were wasp nest on the playground with a few wasps flying around. The trash cans sitting in playground is also accessible to children.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor gate is self latchig but not self closing.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are a air fresher sitting in the corner of the back living room that has loose wire accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the bookshelve is broken and need support to stay in the place.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature is 129 which is hotter than 120 degree.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the storage room in the backyard is unlocked and accessible to children.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are broken fence that made 2 of 5 inch gaps. The gap between fence and the side of the wall is 4.5 inch.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 11, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A slide was observed in outdoor space with no woodchips around 6 ft. radius.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed in kitchen space inside a cabin that was not locked and accessible to children. Washer and dryer was observed to not have a lock and be accessible to children. Cubbies in dining room space were observed not stable and a tipping hazard. Water temperature in bathroom was obsered at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlets in licensed areas including bathroom and kitchen space need to be tamper-resistant. Bathroom doorknob, and bathroom cabinet handle were observed broken.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit doors were observed to be locked from the inside while children were in care.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Toilet brush was observed in bathroom space accessible to children.
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Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-85504, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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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
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.