Bellevue · Licensed family home
Hirohito Childcare Bellevue
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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 April 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
Jan 13, 202611 citations
“Dishwasher detergent, and other kitchen cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The cabinet is not secured, and the kitchen gates remained open during the visit. A bottle of clorox wipes was located on a low classroom shelf accessible to the children. Licensor moved the bottle of wipes to a high kitchen counter so they were out of the reach of children. Bottles of shampoo/body wash were on the low ledge of the tub within reach of children. Provider fastened the kitchen cupboard after licensor explained the hazard”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“The outlet near the sink is GFCI type, but not Tamper Resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“The front door was locked after provider was told to keep the front door unlocked, twice. The door remained unlocked for the remainder of the visit. Provider states she will keep it unlocked when children are present.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“The front room door is blocked by a Christmas Tree.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
7 more from this inspection
“Staff were observed to change children diapers after they were playing outside, one after another. Staff wore gloves but did not wash their hands between changing children.”
WAC 110-300-0200(4)
“The back door alarm is turned off. The door is not able to be heard when opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised. Several children were observed to open the door and walk into the back yard before it was time to go out.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“Three children present today are not signed in. This appears to be consistent that all children are not being signed in daily. 12 children were in attendance, only 9 were signed in.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
“A tall white shelf is placed on the covered deck near the house. It is not secured and can tip easily.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“Chain link gate does not self close or self latch, it is not locked. The wood gate does not self close or self latch it is not locked. These gates are the only exits from the yard that do not lead back in through the house for an emergency exit.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The wood gate is necessary for an emergency exit. The small wood gate leading to the large wood gate is stuck, blocking the exit pathway. During the visit, provider states she will use the chain link gate as the emergency exit pathway and will lock the wood gate. Therefore this short wood gate can remain in place as is.”
WAC 110-300-0145(12)
“Three children files were missing Immunization records. One child file contained a print out of immunizations, not on a CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Apr 29, 20259 citations
“A child is said to be allergic to milk and brings soy milk from home every day. Her file states milk allergy-no dairy. She does not have an Individual care plan.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Dishwashing detergent is stored under the kitchen sink in a cupboard. The gates to the kitchen are not secured. The cupboard is not secured.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“2a) the flashlight and extra batteries were not easily available in licensed space 2b) a back up power source for the cell phones is not available in licensed space. 3a) the front door automatically locks. This is one of the main emergency exits. 3c) the nap room door is blocked from fully opening due to a rug placed inside the room. 4b) the living room next to the front door is used as licensed space. It only has one exit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b)
“2a) small magnets are on a white board placed on the ground, accessible to children. Removed immediately. 2c) a white speaker is placed on the floor, plugged into an outlet. The cord is accessible to children. Removed immediately 3g) a pink chair has a ripped surface and is stained. A book shelf is wobbly. vent in the bathroom is rusted with chipping paint. 5a) the room next to the front door has an outlet with shutters on it. One shutter is stuck in the open position, no longer automaticaly closing.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
5 more from this inspection
“10)BBP is not completed for Z.Y. 11) CPR/FA training not completed for Z.Y.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
“2022 was when the last fire safety inspection checklist was conducted.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“Snack foods are no longer stored in their original container. They have been placed in an air tight animal cracker container, not clearly labeled with dates or what it is. Provider made pork meat balls and placed in the freezer in a zip lock bag, but did not clearly label the bags with contents.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
“7) the diapering table is not cleaned and sanitized between each use as the cleaner and disinfectant are not available.”
WAC 110-300-0241(7)
“The alert for the backdoor was turned off when licensor arrived. IT was turned on immediately.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Apr 24, 20242 citations
“An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“MERIT reflected that multiple staff's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) CPR and first-aid training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that multiple staff's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 13, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Dishwasher detergent, and other kitchen cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The cabinet is not secured, and the kitchen gates remained open during the visit. A bottle of clorox wipes was located on a low classroom shelf accessible to the children. Licensor moved the bottle of wipes to a high kitchen counter so they were out of the reach of children. Bottles of shampoo/body wash were on the low ledge of the tub within reach of children. Provider fastened the kitchen cupboard after licensor explained the hazard
· January 13, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · January 13, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Dishwasher detergent, and other kitchen cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The cabinet is not secured, and the kitchen gates remained open during the visit. A bottle of clorox wipes was located on a low classroom shelf accessible to the children. Licensor moved the bottle of wipes to a high kitchen counter so they were out of the reach of children. Bottles of shampoo/body wash were on the low ledge of the tub within reach of children. Provider fastened the kitchen cupboard after licensor explained the hazard
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term
Staff were observed to change children diapers after they were playing outside, one after another. Staff wore gloves but did not wash their hands between changing children.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Three children files were missing Immunization records. One child file contained a print out of immunizations, not on a CIS form.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The back door alarm is turned off. The door is not able to be heard when opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised. Several children were observed to open the door and walk into the back yard before it was time to go out.
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Three children present today are not signed in. This appears to be consistent that all children are not being signed in daily. 12 children were in attendance, only 9 were signed in.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
A tall white shelf is placed on the covered deck near the house. It is not secured and can tip easily.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The outlet near the sink is GFCI type, but not Tamper Resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The front door was locked after provider was told to keep the front door unlocked, twice. The door remained unlocked for the remainder of the visit. Provider states she will keep it unlocked when children are present.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The front room door is blocked by a Christmas Tree.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Chain link gate does not self close or self latch, it is not locked. The wood gate does not self close or self latch it is not locked. These gates are the only exits from the yard that do not lead back in through the house for an emergency exit.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term
The wood gate is necessary for an emergency exit. The small wood gate leading to the large wood gate is stuck, blocking the exit pathway. During the visit, provider states she will use the chain link gate as the emergency exit pathway and will lock the wood gate. Therefore this short wood gate can remain in place as is.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · April 29, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
10)BBP is not completed for Z.Y. 11) CPR/FA training not completed for Z.Y.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
2022 was when the last fire safety inspection checklist was conducted.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
A child is said to be allergic to milk and brings soy milk from home every day. Her file states milk allergy-no dairy. She does not have an Individual care plan.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Snack foods are no longer stored in their original container. They have been placed in an air tight animal cracker container, not clearly labeled with dates or what it is. Provider made pork meat balls and placed in the freezer in a zip lock bag, but did not clearly label the bags with contents.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
7) the diapering table is not cleaned and sanitized between each use as the cleaner and disinfectant are not available.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Dishwashing detergent is stored under the kitchen sink in a cupboard. The gates to the kitchen are not secured. The cupboard is not secured.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The alert for the backdoor was turned off when licensor arrived. IT was turned on immediately.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) / 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious
2a) the flashlight and extra batteries were not easily available in licensed space 2b) a back up power source for the cell phones is not available in licensed space. 3a) the front door automatically locks. This is one of the main emergency exits. 3c) the nap room door is blocked from fully opening due to a rug placed inside the room. 4b) the living room next to the front door is used as licensed space. It only has one exit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Serious / Short Term
2a) small magnets are on a white board placed on the ground, accessible to children. Removed immediately. 2c) a white speaker is placed on the floor, plugged into an outlet. The cord is accessible to children. Removed immediately 3g) a pink chair has a ripped surface and is stained. A book shelf is wobbly. vent in the bathroom is rusted with chipping paint. 5a) the room next to the front door has an outlet with shutters on it. One shutter is stuck in the open position, no longer automaticaly closing.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 24, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
An emergency exit door was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
MERIT reflected that multiple staff's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) CPR and first-aid training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's (JL) food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that multiple staff's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.
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Details
- Address
- 6860 123rd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
- License
- PL-80326, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
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- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 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.