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Little Anchor Child Care

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Medium center, licensed for 54 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
Ages on the license: 1 month to 6 years.

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in June 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Mar 22, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jun 26, 2024

The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 206 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (76%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 49 (24%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Nov 20, 2025No rules cited

Oct 7, 202413 citations

“Fence does not prevent or discourage children from climbing. Fence does not deter people entering without permission.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(7)
“Exiting mechanism on outside gate is not equipped with a self-closing or self-latching mechanism. Gate does not automatically close upon release.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(7)
“This licensor observed an area of the fence that had a large gap, there were some attachments missing connecting fence to base. This will need to be replaced or repaired. Fence has open spaces 3.5 inches or more, holes in the fence is wide enough for a child’s foot to go through.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(7)
“Plastic bags were accessible to children in preschool room.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

9 more from this inspection

“Outdoor play structures showed protruding bolts.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“String extension lights are being used for decoration with lanterns. Lights of this type are classified as extension cords and may not be used for permanent lighting or wiring.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Toddler Room has a half door installed in front of the exit door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Child with allergies missing an individual care plan.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“Licensor went over violations and reviewed MERIT via zoom with director J.T. and assistant director A.W.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“FC missing BBP training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“AW hired 05/2024 missing cpr/first aid.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“AW, FC, JC, AT and MY, CCB not completed.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“Safe sleep; GA, GA, JT, AW expired 10/2024. AH expired 12/2023. MY expired 3/8/2024. F.C. missing safe sleep.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

Sep 11, 20234 citations

“During annual inspection, licensor observed in the Jr's backpack expired medication including epi pens and benadryl.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“During annual inspection, licensor observed in the Jr's backpack expired medication including epi pens and benadryl. During annual inspection, licensor observed medication not labeled, medical paperwork not signed by provider and/or parents.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“During annual inspection, licensor A.S. observed incomplete first aid kits. During annual inspection, licensor A.S. observed child taking back pack off his shoulders, place in area on the floor. (3) A first-aid kit must include: (a) Disposable nonporous protective nonlatex gloves; (b) Adhesive bandages of various sizes; (c) Small scissors; (d) Tweezers; (e) An elastic wrapping bandage; (f) Sterile gauze pads; (g) Ice packs; (h) A disposable or mercury free thermometer that uses disposable sleeves, or is cleaned and sanitized after each use; (i) A sling, or a large triangular bandage; (j) Adhesive tape; (k) A CPR barrier with a one-way valve or both an adult and pediatric CPR mask with a one-way valve; (l) A current first-aid manual; and (m) Hand sanitizer (for adult use only).”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“During on site annual inspection, licensor A.S. ovserved staff files missing, cpr/first aid, food handlers, safe sleep and basic child care trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit: November 20, 2025
On file: 3 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious: Serious — Fence does not prevent or discourage children from climbing. Fence does not deter people entering without permission. · October 7, 2024

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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 13 findings

Licensing visit · October 7, 2024

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