Bothell · Licensed family home
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- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
- Ages on the license: 18 months 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 January 2025. 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
Dec 8, 20252 citations
“The provider's son turned 13 recently and has not submitted a background check application.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“The parents did not sign their children in upon arrival today.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
Jun 16, 20252 citations
“The outdoor emergency exit gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The security gate at the base of the stairs that lead to the upstairs, unlicensed portion of the home was not latched, making it capable of being pushed open. The child was left unattended with the gate unlatched when the licensee used the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f)
Jan 21, 20256 citations
“Benadryl and Tylenol were observed accessible to children in the first aid supplies.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“The applicant does not have a first aid kit that meets most requirements. The first aid kit was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“The appliant reported that she ordered two slides which she planned to place directly on top of the concrete and cement outside.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“A number of toys, as well as outlet covers, measuring one and three quarter inches or less, were observed and the applicant intends to serve toddlers. A cord and power strip with surge protector was observed accessible to children near the television. The sliding glass doors to the outdoor play area do not have stickers or artwork to prevent children from accidentally walking through them when closed. The outdoor stairs do not have a handrail at all-for adults, children or toddlers. A plastic shower cap and glove were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
2 more from this inspection
“The applicant has not yet assembled her disaster supplies as stated in her policies, including a flashlight stored with additional batteries and a three day supply of food and water, in addition to other items she listed she would have.. A room the applicant intended to use for child care does not have an exit that leads directly to outside and meets the window size requirements stated in 0166(4). The sliding glass door intended for exit had a metal rod blocking it from being opened. The applicant intended to keep her upstairs door, which is the main door to the home, and secondary fire exit locked with a deadbolt during child care hours.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)
“Cleaning supplies, a toilet brush and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 8, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2025 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
The provider's son turned 13 recently and has not submitted a background check application.
· December 8, 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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 8, 2025
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
The parents did not sign their children in upon arrival today.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
The provider's son turned 13 recently and has not submitted a background check application.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 16, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The outdoor emergency exit gate is no longer self-closing and self-latching.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Short Term
The security gate at the base of the stairs that lead to the upstairs, unlicensed portion of the home was not latched, making it capable of being pushed open. The child was left unattended with the gate unlatched when the licensee used the bathroom.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · January 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Benadryl and Tylenol were observed accessible to children in the first aid supplies.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
The applicant does not have a first aid kit that meets most requirements. The first aid kit was accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The appliant reported that she ordered two slides which she planned to place directly on top of the concrete and cement outside.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
A number of toys, as well as outlet covers, measuring one and three quarter inches or less, were observed and the applicant intends to serve toddlers. A cord and power strip with surge protector was observed accessible to children near the television. The sliding glass doors to the outdoor play area do not have stickers or artwork to prevent children from accidentally walking through them when closed. The outdoor stairs do not have a handrail at all-for adults, children or toddlers. A plastic shower cap and glove were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) / 110-300-0166(4)(b) / 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious
The applicant has not yet assembled her disaster supplies as stated in her policies, including a flashlight stored with additional batteries and a three day supply of food and water, in addition to other items she listed she would have.. A room the applicant intended to use for child care does not have an exit that leads directly to outside and meets the window size requirements stated in 0166(4). The sliding glass door intended for exit had a metal rod blocking it from being opened. The applicant intended to keep her upstairs door, which is the main door to the home, and secondary fire exit locked with a deadbolt during child care hours.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Cleaning supplies, a toilet brush and other items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.
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Details
- Area
- Bothell, 98012This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-84829, active
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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 — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; 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.