Seattle · Licensed family home
Early Learning Garden
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since May 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Apr 15, 20262 citations
“(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
May 20, 20251 citation
“Licensor observed medication inside of first aid kit bag that was located on top of a shelf near washer. Bag is located within child's reach and medication was not locked.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Dec 10, 20242 citations
“Upon arrival, licensor observed an infant, whom teacher stated is 6 months old, covered with a blanket and another blanket on the crib hanging on one side. Teacher stated she is using the blanket to cover the sun. No sun was observed coming in when licensor was present. Teacher removed both blankets immediately.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)
“One child, JF, has an individual care plan with an allergy noted. The ICP is not fully filled out and is missing trainings, emergency plan, etc.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
May 7, 20241 citation
“Slide in outdoor space was observed to have climbing stairs and no woodchips, asphalt or rubber were not observed. Licensor observed a trampoline in outdoor space that was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0146(4)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 15, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that were accessible to the children.
· April 15, 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.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 15, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that were accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that was accessible to the children.
May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Licensor observed medication inside of first aid kit bag that was located on top of a shelf near washer. Bag is located within child's reach and medication was not locked.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 10, 2024
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
Upon arrival, licensor observed an infant, whom teacher stated is 6 months old, covered with a blanket and another blanket on the crib hanging on one side. Teacher stated she is using the blanket to cover the sun. No sun was observed coming in when licensor was present. Teacher removed both blankets immediately.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
One child, JF, has an individual care plan with an allergy noted. The ICP is not fully filled out and is missing trainings, emergency plan, etc.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 7, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Slide in outdoor space was observed to have climbing stairs and no woodchips, asphalt or rubber were not observed. Licensor observed a trampoline in outdoor space that was accessible to children.
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Details
- Website
- earlylearninggardenwa.com
- Address
- 12447 1ST AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98146
- License
- PL-84046, 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, 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.