Kent · Licensed family home
Doofo's Daycare
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 6 licensing inspections since January 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 26 Seattle-area family homes with 6 licensing inspections, 35% had rules cited at 5 of them, as this home did. 31% had rules cited at all 6, 4% at none.
Licensing inspections
Jun 11, 202512 citations
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“The emergency exit door in the main child care area was kept locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Cleaning chemicals were not properly labeled to identify the contents.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(c)
“A gap in the outdoor fence measuring approximately 3 x 6.5 inches was observed at the bottom.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
8 more from this inspection
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)
“The second diaper disposal garbage can was not hands-free but rather had a rolling lid instead.”
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a)
“Car insurance did not cover transportation of children for business purposes.”
WAC 110-300-0480(3)
“MERIT account was not updated with recently completed staff trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
“The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“Three children's immunization records were expired.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
“One child’s file was missing the date of entry.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
“a) The current child care license was not posted. e) The diaper changing procedure poster was not posted in the bathroom where diaper changing occurs. h) Emergency medication location information was not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Jan 9, 20257 citations
“Safety plugs were observed in the outlets throughout the licensed space. The outlet in the bathroom next to the sink was not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“One of the designated emergency exits was locked during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)
“There was no documentation to support attendance or other methodsy that assures all children are accounted for each time children begin and end travel to an off-site activity and every time children enter and exit a vehicle. No triangles or other devices observed to alert drivers of an emergency .”
WAC 110-300-0480(2), WAC 110-300-0480(3)
“The outdoor gate that is used as an emergency exit does not self-latch when released from an individual's control. 110-300-0145 (3) There were no shaded areas observed in the outdoor play space. 110-300-0145(4) There were no materials observed to promote physical activity for school age such as jumping , skipping and pulling.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(3)
3 more from this inspection
“There was no smoke detector observed in the napping area.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g)
“First aid kit was missing a sling or a large triangular bandage and scissors.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“The floor plan is missing emergency exits identified and evacuation route.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Jan 31, 20245 citations
“(2)(b) Cords on blinds in front room play space must be removed/replaced (3)(f) Plant on stand in front room play space must be secured or removed to prevent tipping/falling accident (5)(a) Electrical outlet behind toy storage cabinet is not screwed in and hangs loose. Could potentially harm children if touched. 95)(b) GCFI outlets needed by ALL sinks”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“(1)(a) Clorax Bleach container was left out in bathroom area (2)(a)(b) Cabinets in kitchen and batroom must have locked/ secured cabinets so children cannot access them”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“(12) Provider will need to make sure all employees have a current Food Workers Card (8) All staff need to be trained in Safe Sleep”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“(2) Missing 1st aid kit in car and attendance sheet for accountability (3) Provider did not show licensor insurance cared or safety reflective devices in case of emergency”
WAC 110-300-0480(2), WAC 110-300-0480(3)
1 more from this inspection
“Fire Extinguisher does not have date of inspection or purchase.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Dec 4, 20234 citations
“Stickers on the sliding glass door, are peeling and pose a choking hazard. Blue painters masking tape on a post in the main play room, poses a choking hazard. Blinds in the dining room area where the children's cubbies are, have not been retrofitted and form a loop posing a risk to children. Plastic bags on sleeping mats are accessible to children on a shelf. Mats that have no sheets on them. Metal post in large room off the dining room, has blue masking tape around it, is sharp and still accessible to children. Poses a cutting hazard. Sliding closet type doors in the main play room off the dining room, are not secured and pose a pinching hazard to children. Closets need locks to secure them from children accessibility. Kitchen that is accessible to children with no gate blocking it, needs locks on refrigerator and pantry to prevent entrapment. Fake grass covering on deck and in the backyard area, are not secured and post a tripping hazard. Floating shelves over children's heads, have plastic containers with files in them. They are unsecured and when this licensor touched one lightly, it fell to the floor breaking the container. Objects pose a falling hazard to children. Cubby for children needs to be secured to the wall to prevent tipping over hazard to child Outlets in the dining room and living room, are not trr. The outlets in the room off of the dining room are the twisting kind and not trr. Gas stove in the kitchen is accessible to children as no gate was observed. The stove top does not have a guard around it and the front knobs accessible to children, need child safety caps.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
“Baby door lock on front door emergency exit, needs to be removed as it need special knowledge to open.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Has not completed a fire marshal inspection on the state fire marshal form or had a government agency inspect the home for fire safety issues. The provider does not have documentation that states when the fire extinguishers were maintained or purchase. The fire extinguisher in the room off the dining room is not 2 A or above, but a smaller and thinner fire extinguisher. Smoke Detector/carbon monoxide detector is mounted to the wall and not the ceiling in only the room off the dining room. Needs to be mounted on the ceiling.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
“First Aid kit missing a triangle bandage and ace bandage. First aid kit needs more ice packs, only one was present.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f)
Sep 19, 20231 citation
“Bush on back fence of the outdoor licensed space has sharp edges, stems need to be removed to prevent cuts. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Two windows in the licensed space have pull cords that form a loop, will need to be removed. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): Water temp in the licensed bathroom is 129 degrees, limit is 120.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- June 11, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since January 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
· June 11, 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 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings
Licensing visit · June 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
MERIT account was not updated with recently completed staff trainings.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
A gap in the outdoor fence measuring approximately 3 x 6.5 inches was observed at the bottom.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit door in the main child care area was kept locked.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Three children's immunization records were expired.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term
The second diaper disposal garbage can was not hands-free but rather had a rolling lid instead.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(c) · Serious
Cleaning chemicals were not properly labeled to identify the contents.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(3) · Short Term
Car insurance did not cover transportation of children for business purposes.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
a) The current child care license was not posted. e) The diaper changing procedure poster was not posted in the bathroom where diaper changing occurs. h) Emergency medication location information was not posted.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · January 9, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(3) · Short Term
The outdoor gate that is used as an emergency exit does not self-latch when released from an individual's control. 110-300-0145 (3) There were no shaded areas observed in the outdoor play space. 110-300-0145(4) There were no materials observed to promote physical activity for school age such as jumping , skipping and pulling.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Safety plugs were observed in the outlets throughout the licensed space. The outlet in the bathroom next to the sink was not GFCI.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
One of the designated emergency exits was locked during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
There was no smoke detector observed in the napping area.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
First aid kit was missing a sling or a large triangular bandage and scissors.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) / 110-300-0480(3) · Serious / Short Term
There was no documentation to support attendance or other methodsy that assures all children are accounted for each time children begin and end travel to an off-site activity and every time children enter and exit a vehicle. No triangles or other devices observed to alert drivers of an emergency .
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The floor plan is missing emergency exits identified and evacuation route.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · January 31, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious / Short Term
(2)(b) Cords on blinds in front room play space must be removed/replaced (3)(f) Plant on stand in front room play space must be secured or removed to prevent tipping/falling accident (5)(a) Electrical outlet behind toy storage cabinet is not screwed in and hangs loose. Could potentially harm children if touched. 95)(b) GCFI outlets needed by ALL sinks
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Fire Extinguisher does not have date of inspection or purchase.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
(1)(a) Clorax Bleach container was left out in bathroom area (2)(a)(b) Cabinets in kitchen and batroom must have locked/ secured cabinets so children cannot access them
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
(12) Provider will need to make sure all employees have a current Food Workers Card (8) All staff need to be trained in Safe Sleep
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) / 110-300-0480(3) · Serious / Short Term
(2) Missing 1st aid kit in car and attendance sheet for accountability (3) Provider did not show licensor insurance cared or safety reflective devices in case of emergency
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 4, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious / Short Term
Stickers on the sliding glass door, are peeling and pose a choking hazard. Blue painters masking tape on a post in the main play room, poses a choking hazard. Blinds in the dining room area where the children's cubbies are, have not been retrofitted and form a loop posing a risk to children. Plastic bags on sleeping mats are accessible to children on a shelf. Mats that have no sheets on them. Metal post in large room off the dining room, has blue masking tape around it, is sharp and still accessible to children. Poses a cutting hazard. Sliding closet type doors in the main play room off the dining room, are not secured and pose a pinching hazard to children. Closets need locks to secure them from children accessibility. Kitchen that is accessible to children with no gate blocking it, needs locks on refrigerator and pantry to prevent entrapment. Fake grass covering on deck and in the backyard area, are not secured and post a tripping hazard. Floating shelves over children's heads, have plastic containers with files in them. They are unsecured and when this licensor touched one lightly, it fell to the floor breaking the container. Objects pose a falling hazard to children. Cubby for children needs to be secured to the wall to prevent tipping over hazard to child Outlets in the dining room and living room, are not trr. The outlets in the room off of the dining room are the twisting kind and not trr. Gas stove in the kitchen is accessible to children as no gate was observed. The stove top does not have a guard around it and the front knobs accessible to children, need child safety caps.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Baby door lock on front door emergency exit, needs to be removed as it need special knowledge to open.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
Has not completed a fire marshal inspection on the state fire marshal form or had a government agency inspect the home for fire safety issues. The provider does not have documentation that states when the fire extinguishers were maintained or purchase. The fire extinguisher in the room off the dining room is not 2 A or above, but a smaller and thinner fire extinguisher. Smoke Detector/carbon monoxide detector is mounted to the wall and not the ceiling in only the room off the dining room. Needs to be mounted on the ceiling.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f) · Short Term
First Aid kit missing a triangle bandage and ace bandage. First aid kit needs more ice packs, only one was present.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 19, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b): Bush on back fence of the outdoor licensed space has sharp edges, stems need to be removed to prevent cuts. WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a): Two windows in the licensed space have pull cords that form a loop, will need to be removed. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): Water temp in the licensed bathroom is 129 degrees, limit is 120.
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Details
- Address
- 27731 155th Ln SE, Kent, WA 98042
- License
- PL-84930, 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, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license, Address — 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.