SeaTac · Licensed family home
Higma Family Childcare LLC
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- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 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 3 of its licensing inspections since July 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
Jul 24, 20253 citations
“Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)
“Licensor observed a diaper changing table with a barrier less than 3 and 1/2 inches high on all side from the surface the child lays on”
WAC 110-300-0221(2)(b)
“Assistant Teacher P.A. does not have proof of professional credentials in staff records or in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0115(2)
Jan 22, 20253 citations
“2c) Unplugged laptop cord in open space of desk in sleeping room was accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 2d) Diaper wipes, plastic grocery bag, and diapers in a plastic bag were in open container on diaper changing station shelf accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“WD-40 labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked cabinet in kitchen accessible to children, shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked drawer in bathroom accessible to children”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Sliding glass door emergency exit was locked from the inside”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Jul 18, 20244 citations
“During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a swing and slide set that did not have proper ground covering. Provider will remove swing and slide set from the backyard and will not allow children to use. (1)(b)”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose located in the play area. Provider will remove from home (2)(c) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two shelves in the play area that need to be mounted. (3)(f) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose in that backyard that prevents a tripping hazard (3)(e) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a push gate installed at the entrance of the stair opening located at the lower level of the home. (4)(f)(C)(iii) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet sliding doors in the play room that were not placed on the track properly. Provider will need to fix closet sliding doors (3)(g) During the inspection, Licensor H. an outlet near a water source (near kitchen sink) that is not GCFI and tamper-resistant or inaccessible to children (5)(b)”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two furances, one located near the kitchen and the other located in the sleep room that are accessible to children. Provider needs to cover furance preventing children accessing the units (3)(b)(ii) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a carbon monoxide detectors located in the licensed area (3)(g)(ii)”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)
“During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet in the sleep room that is accessible to children. Provider will need to lock the closet preventing children from entering space. Also, there are five cabinets located in the kitchen that were not locked (2)(a)”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 24, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.
· July 24, 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.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 24, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(2) · Long Term
110-300-0115(2) - Assistant Teacher P.A. does not have proof of professional credentials in staff records or in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed a sofa and other combustible materials within three feet of a fireplace.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(2)(b) · Short Term
110-300-0221(2)(b) - Licensor observed a diaper changing table with a barrier less than 3 and 1/2 inches high on all side from the surface the child lays on
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
2c) Unplugged laptop cord in open space of desk in sleeping room was accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 2d) Diaper wipes, plastic grocery bag, and diapers in a plastic bag were in open container on diaper changing station shelf accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
WD-40 labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked cabinet in kitchen accessible to children, shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked drawer in bathroom accessible to children
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Sliding glass door emergency exit was locked from the inside
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 18, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a swing and slide set that did not have proper ground covering. Provider will remove swing and slide set from the backyard and will not allow children to use. (1)(b)
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose located in the play area. Provider will remove from home (2)(c) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two shelves in the play area that need to be mounted. (3)(f) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a hose in that backyard that prevents a tripping hazard (3)(e) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a push gate installed at the entrance of the stair opening located at the lower level of the home. (4)(f)(C)(iii) During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet sliding doors in the play room that were not placed on the track properly. Provider will need to fix closet sliding doors (3)(g) During the inspection, Licensor H. an outlet near a water source (near kitchen sink) that is not GCFI and tamper-resistant or inaccessible to children (5)(b)
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. observed two furances, one located near the kitchen and the other located in the sleep room that are accessible to children. Provider needs to cover furance preventing children accessing the units (3)(b)(ii) During the inspection, Licensor H. did not observe a carbon monoxide detectors located in the licensed area (3)(g)(ii)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor H. observed a closet in the sleep room that is accessible to children. Provider will need to lock the closet preventing children from entering space. Also, there are five cabinets located in the kitchen that were not locked (2)(a)
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Details
- Area
- SeaTac, 98188This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-84236, 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, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — 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.