Hawa's Early Learning Center

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 6 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

Jun 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · December 16, 2025

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

110-300-0260(1)(a) - Licensor observed the laundry detergent and other sanitizing and disinfecting products labeled "keep out of reach of children" stored in a location accessible to children.

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

110-300-0165(2)(d) - Licensor observed multiple plastic bags in areas directly accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

110-300-0166(3)(a) - At the time of the visit licensor observed the childcare entrance and emergency exit door was locked from the inside. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

110-300-0166(3)(c) - At the time of the visit licensor observed a large rug that entirely blocked the exit door from being opened without being moved. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed the room heating device is accessible to children and was dangerously hot to the touch. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 23, 2025

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

1) Little tykes slide did not have 6 feet of fall zones from all sides 1ab) Little tykes slide did not have 9 inches of woodchips underneath slide

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

3d) Diaper wipes and diapers in plastic wrapping were accessible to children and posed suffocation hazard 4a) Indoor temperature at time of visit was 63 degrees 4c) Light bulbs were exposed in bathroom and were not shatter resistant 4f) Cement stairway in backyard play area did not have complete handrails or wall on either side of it. Stairway leading down to child care entrance did not have a gate to make inaccessible to infants and toddlers.

Report (PDF)

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