GEL South

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 16, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Melanie and Kylee's food cards are expired. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

There was a charging cord in the bathroom and it was accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There were rolls of plastic bags in the bathroom and they were accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The front door and the back sliding door (both emergency exits) were blocked with gates. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

In the bathroom there were dangerous substances (teeth whitener, A&D oitnment and various other substances) accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 15, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There is a slide that does not meet the CPSC guidlines ( does not have at least 9 inches of play chips or a 6ft. fall zone).

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

There was a container of clorox wipes in the bathroom, accessible to the children - the provider removed during the visit. There was a toilet plunger/clean in the bathroom and it was accessible to the children - provider removed during the visit.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

There was no dcoumentation for Melanies TB test.

General staff qualifications · WAC 110-300-0100(6) · Short Term

Melanie does not have her education verified in Merit.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 30, 2023

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Joanie did not have proof of her CPR/1st aid, HIV or food card. Kylie does not have proof of CPR/1st aid or HIV Julia does not have proof of a food card. Jonathan Katherine does not have proof of HIV

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