Burien · Licensed family home
Grandma Lucy Childcare LLC
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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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since February 2024. 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
Apr 7, 20268 citations
“During the inspection, this licensor observed a large, accessible trash bag in the restroom next to the handwashing sink.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“During the inspection, accessible hand sanitizer bottles were observed in the Main Room, Restroom, and Outdoor Play licensed areas.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“During the inspection, this licensor observed a large Background Discovery playground structure and a purple slide that did not meet CPSC ground surfacing and safety fall zone guidelines. These structures were placed on turf without appropriate shock absorbing ground surfacing materials. The large playground structure did not have a six foot safety fall zone for the rear ladder and the tube slide.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“During the inspection, this licensor observed protruding nails on a broken board that had fallen off the back fence that separates the licensed outdoor play area from the unlicensed section of the provider's backyard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
4 more from this inspection
“While inspecting the program restroom, this licensor observed chipping paint and damage on the walls and ceiling, multiple sections of missing baseboard trim, and multiple missing sections of the ceiling.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“During the inspection of the program restroom, this licensor observed dirt and spiderwebs on the windowsill and dust and spiderwebs on the ventilation fan.”
WAC 110-300-0241(6)
“At the time of the inspection, fire and evacuation drills had not been recorded for February 2026 and March 2026.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for J.M., C.S., R.C., and E.M. did not contain current, complete, and medically verified immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 6, 20257 citations
“This licensor observed accessible plastic bags in multiple areas of licensed space. These areas include: Grocery bags under the handwashing sink in the restroom Rolled and loose small garbage bags under the diaper changing table in the restroom A large garbage bag located to the left of the restroom's sink Underneath the kitching sink (provider has locks, but not installed) Bottom right drawer of the kitchen (provider has locks, but not installed)”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“This licensor observed an orange and blue outdoor slide with a large crack located on the top right handle.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“This licensor observed an unsecured white play kitchen located in the main room. This item was found to be easily tippable.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“This licensor observed two spray bottles containing disinfectants located to the right of the restroom entrance in front of the diaper changing table.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
3 more from this inspection
“This licensor observed a large Background Discovery playground structure and a purple slide to not meeting CPSC guidelines. These structures were placed on turf without appropriate shock absorbing material. The large Background Discovery playground structure failed to meet the six foot safe use zone for the rear ladder and the tube slide. This structure also failed to meet the safe use zone requirements of twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1), WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“This licensor observed no recorded fire and evacuation drill for the months of February, March, and April.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
“Four of the five inspected child files did not contain updated immunization records. A parent/guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date was also missing in those four files.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Feb 28, 20245 citations
“The provider and assistant, CIK is missing documentation of current BBP. The provider, and assistant, CIK did not have documentation of approved CPR/First Aid. Assistant, CIK was missing documentation of current Food Worker card. Assistant, CIK had a certificate for Safe Sleep in her file dated 1/29/2024 but there was nothing reflected in MERIT for the training. the training for Safe Sleep in the MERIT system for CIK was also not verified dated 3/8/2022-3/8/2023. The Safe Sleep Training only reads confirmed only in MERIT and not verified. Licensor informed provider and assistant that they needed to follow up with MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(10)
“There are lots of plastic bags (grocery bags) stored and accessible to children in the restroom. (cited last monitor visit) Need to secure the plastic kitchenette and vanity are not secure they can easily tip (cited last visit) Baseboard by Swahili numbers missing/chipping (cited last monitor visit) Latch on the dryer is broken and has been secured with clear packing tape. The shoe rack in the kitchen and the the little white table (cited last monitor visit) in the child care space was observed to have chipping paint. Outlet in the restoom was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlet in kitchen does not appear to be GFCI and tamper resistant (cited last monitor visit)”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Ensure that items, slides in the yard are spaced to meet the 6 feet fall zone around the equipment.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“CPR/First Aid observed in provider and assistant files was online and no longer approved. The first aid and CPR training had just been completed in January. Bacitracin, alcohol wipes and other wipes and ointments were found in the first aid kit and need to be removed.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
1 more from this inspection
“Assistant, CIK did not have documentation of reading/reviewing the Disaster Plan yearly. There were no drills documentated for August-December 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 7, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
During the inspection, this licensor observed a large, accessible trash bag in the restroom next to the handwashing sink.
· April 7, 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 8 findings
Licensing visit · April 7, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
During the inspection, this licensor observed a large, accessible trash bag in the restroom next to the handwashing sink.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor observed a large Background Discovery playground structure and a purple slide that did not meet CPSC ground surfacing and safety fall zone guidelines. These structures were placed on turf without appropriate shock absorbing ground surfacing materials. The large playground structure did not have a six foot safety fall zone for the rear ladder and the tube slide.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor observed protruding nails on a broken board that had fallen off the back fence that separates the licensed outdoor play area from the unlicensed section of the provider's backyard.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
While inspecting the program restroom, this licensor observed chipping paint and damage on the walls and ceiling, multiple sections of missing baseboard trim, and multiple missing sections of the ceiling.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for J.M., C.S., R.C., and E.M. did not contain current, complete, and medically verified immunization records.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
During the inspection, accessible hand sanitizer bottles were observed in the Main Room, Restroom, and Outdoor Play licensed areas.
WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term
During the inspection of the program restroom, this licensor observed dirt and spiderwebs on the windowsill and dust and spiderwebs on the ventilation fan.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
At the time of the inspection, fire and evacuation drills had not been recorded for February 2026 and March 2026.
May 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · May 6, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term
This licensor observed accessible plastic bags in multiple areas of licensed space. These areas include: Grocery bags under the handwashing sink in the restroom Rolled and loose small garbage bags under the diaper changing table in the restroom A large garbage bag located to the left of the restroom's sink Underneath the kitching sink (provider has locks, but not installed) Bottom right drawer of the kitchen (provider has locks, but not installed)
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term
This licensor observed an orange and blue outdoor slide with a large crack located on the top right handle.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
This licensor observed no recorded fire and evacuation drill for the months of February, March, and April.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term
This licensor observed an unsecured white play kitchen located in the main room. This item was found to be easily tippable.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
This licensor observed two spray bottles containing disinfectants located to the right of the restroom entrance in front of the diaper changing table.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
This licensor observed a large Background Discovery playground structure and a purple slide to not meeting CPSC guidelines. These structures were placed on turf without appropriate shock absorbing material. The large Background Discovery playground structure failed to meet the six foot safe use zone for the rear ladder and the tube slide. This structure also failed to meet the safe use zone requirements of twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Four of the five inspected child files did not contain updated immunization records. A parent/guardian signed and dated statement detailing when the immunizations will be brought up to date was also missing in those four files.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · February 28, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
Ensure that items, slides in the yard are spaced to meet the 6 feet fall zone around the equipment.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
CPR/First Aid observed in provider and assistant files was online and no longer approved. The first aid and CPR training had just been completed in January. Bacitracin, alcohol wipes and other wipes and ointments were found in the first aid kit and need to be removed.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term / Serious
The provider and assistant, CIK is missing documentation of current BBP. The provider, and assistant, CIK did not have documentation of approved CPR/First Aid. Assistant, CIK was missing documentation of current Food Worker card. Assistant, CIK had a certificate for Safe Sleep in her file dated 1/29/2024 but there was nothing reflected in MERIT for the training. the training for Safe Sleep in the MERIT system for CIK was also not verified dated 3/8/2022-3/8/2023. The Safe Sleep Training only reads confirmed only in MERIT and not verified. Licensor informed provider and assistant that they needed to follow up with MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
Assistant, CIK did not have documentation of reading/reviewing the Disaster Plan yearly. There were no drills documentated for August-December 2023.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious / Short Term
There are lots of plastic bags (grocery bags) stored and accessible to children in the restroom. (cited last monitor visit) Need to secure the plastic kitchenette and vanity are not secure they can easily tip (cited last visit) Baseboard by Swahili numbers missing/chipping (cited last monitor visit) Latch on the dryer is broken and has been secured with clear packing tape. The shoe rack in the kitchen and the the little white table (cited last monitor visit) in the child care space was observed to have chipping paint. Outlet in the restoom was not GFCI nor tamper resistant. Outlet in kitchen does not appear to be GFCI and tamper resistant (cited last monitor visit)
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Details
- Area
- Burien, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-6522, 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
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.