Renton · Licensed family home
Growing Stars Child Care LLC
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2023. 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
Feb 24, 20262 citations
“a)The individual care plan for a child with a documented food allergy did not include specific information identifying the allergen and required dietary restrictions. A completed food preference form was not available for the child.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“The immunization records for two children were not updated annually, as required.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Feb 10, 20253 citations
“The individual care plan form was not observed or was expired.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Aerosol spray and plastic bags were observed in a drawer in the entry room, with no safety locks in place. Another sanitizing solution was observed in the storage room placed on the floor. Provider removed the items during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“One of the two cribs was missing a fitted sheet.”
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d)
Dec 6, 20232 citations
“2g) The crib has been moved to under a window. 12/6/23- the crib was moved to a wall without a window-immediately. 4e) the water temperature at the bathroom sink tested at 126 degrees F. 12/22/23- a video showing the water temperture lowered was sent”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“HAnd washing procedure is not posted at the kitchen sink where hands were washed. The location of emergency medical information is not posted (where can child files and staff files be found). A statement addressing RCW 43.216.687 is not available ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Jul 12, 20234 citations
“A child is said to be allergic to milk. An ICP is not on file.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“The front door was locked after licensor entered the home. Licensor unlocked the door and explained it needed to be unlocked. It remained unlocked during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“The back door was not heard when opened. The device that sounds was unplugged slightly. It was plugged back in and sounded when the back door was open.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“Staff training has not been documented. The staff policy does not appear to cover: Religious, equity and cultural responsiveness; (xviii) Nondiscrimination; A plan that includes how both administrative and child caretaking duties are met when a Professional job requires such dual responsibilities; and (h) Observation, evaluation, and feedback policies, development expectations and plans, Following nonsmoking, vaping, alcohol and drug regulations;”
WAC 110-300-0110(2)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 24, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
a)The individual care plan for a child with a documented food allergy did not include specific information identifying the allergen and required dietary restrictions. A completed food preference form was not available for the child.
· February 24, 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.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 24, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
a)The individual care plan for a child with a documented food allergy did not include specific information identifying the allergen and required dietary restrictions. A completed food preference form was not available for the child.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
The immunization records for two children were not updated annually, as required.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · February 10, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plan form was not observed or was expired.
Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment
WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term
One of the two cribs was missing a fitted sheet.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Aerosol spray and plastic bags were observed in a drawer in the entry room, with no safety locks in place. Another sanitizing solution was observed in the storage room placed on the floor. Provider removed the items during the visit.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
2g) The crib has been moved to under a window. 12/6/23- the crib was moved to a wall without a window-immediately. 4e) the water temperature at the bathroom sink tested at 126 degrees F. 12/22/23- a video showing the water temperture lowered was sent
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
HAnd washing procedure is not posted at the kitchen sink where hands were washed. The location of emergency medical information is not posted (where can child files and staff files be found). A statement addressing RCW 43.216.687 is not available ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 12, 2023
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term
Staff training has not been documented. The staff policy does not appear to cover: Religious, equity and cultural responsiveness; (xviii) Nondiscrimination; A plan that includes how both administrative and child caretaking duties are met when a Professional job requires such dual responsibilities; and (h) Observation, evaluation, and feedback policies, development expectations and plans, Following nonsmoking, vaping, alcohol and drug regulations;
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
A child is said to be allergic to milk. An ICP is not on file.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front door was locked after licensor entered the home. Licensor unlocked the door and explained it needed to be unlocked. It remained unlocked during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The back door was not heard when opened. The device that sounds was unplugged slightly. It was plugged back in and sounded when the back door was open.
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Details
- Area
- Renton, 98059This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82709, 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 — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.