Seattle · Licensed family home
Little Hands Big Hearts
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 3 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 November 2023. 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 31, 20253 citations
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed window blinds in 2 windows in the front living room with inner cords capable of forming a loop accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed disinfecting solution stored on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Licensor observed the cabinet under the bathroom sink contained toothpaste, windex, and other cleaning supplies accessible to children. TA provided to store disinfecting solution out of reach of children and install a child safety lock on the cabinet under the bathroom sink.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of this inspection, licensor measured the fence in the outdoor play area to be 41" - 45" on several fence panels. Licensor observed the gate and fence to be damaged in various areas, observing a fence board that was broken on the gate and areas of the fence that were visibly deteriorating, with exposed splintering wood that felt sharp to the touch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Oct 29, 20246 citations
“a small slide with stairs intended for climbing was observed in the outdoor play space and did not have safe fall zone material underneath.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“window blinds were observed in the main living room, and back play room, with inner cords capable of forming a loop large enough to pose a strangulation hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“outdoor storage shed was unlocked and large recycling bin, garbage bin, and food waste bin in the outdoor play space were accessible to children posing entrapment dangers”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“Medication (liquid benadryl and liquid tylenol) was observed to be stored inside the refrigerator door, next to food items and not stored in a separate/sealed container.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
2 more from this inspection
“magnetic child safety latches were installed but not functional on the cabinet under the bathroom sink, where inside items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored; including lysol wipes and windex. Violation corrected on site.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Gate in the outdoor early learning space was opened and did not self close or self latch at the time of the monitor inspection 0145 (8)- 2 wooden fence boards were observed to be in poor condition; wood was rotten and boards were broken away from the bottom frame of the fence”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Nov 15, 20239 citations
“Provider stated that she cleans bottles in dish washer twice a day, but provider did not mention boiling bottles to sanitize for one minute. Provider stated that she warms up milk in microwave for children.”
WAC 110-300-0280(3)(g)
“Two slides were observed outside that do not have gravel or woodchips of 9 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Outlets were observed to have a plug in that was smaller than 3 inches in size. Causing a chocking hazard. Outdoor space was observed to have a bag accessible to children hanging from the door with diaper inside. Another plastic bag was observed in a box in outdoor space. Water temperature was observed at 127 degrees Fahrenheit. Licensed areas and bathroom space need a tamper-resistant outlet.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Emergency door in dining room was observed to be locked and has an extra lock from the inside.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
5 more from this inspection
“Cleaning supplies, bodywash, disinfectant sprays were observed accessible to children in bathroom space. Toilet brush is observed in bathroom space accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Provider's husband, MA, does not have background check.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Provider's bloodborne pathogens is showing expired since 9/15/2020. Provider's CPR /First Aid is showing expired as of 02/23/2023. Provider's safe sleep is showing expired since 07/23/2022. Food worker card is showing expired as of 3/18/2022. Provider is missing annual trainings since 2022.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Infant was placed to sleep with a bobby pillow, a blanket and a bottle.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)
“Roof in hallway area was observed to have yellow stainig from that provider stated was caused by a water leak in a previous year.”
WAC 110-300-0410(4)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 31, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed window blinds in 2 windows in the front living room with inner cords capable of forming a loop accessible to children.
· July 31, 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 31, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor measured the fence in the outdoor play area to be 41" - 45" on several fence panels. Licensor observed the gate and fence to be damaged in various areas, observing a fence board that was broken on the gate and areas of the fence that were visibly deteriorating, with exposed splintering wood that felt sharp to the touch.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed window blinds in 2 windows in the front living room with inner cords capable of forming a loop accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed disinfecting solution stored on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Licensor observed the cabinet under the bathroom sink contained toothpaste, windex, and other cleaning supplies accessible to children. TA provided to store disinfecting solution out of reach of children and install a child safety lock on the cabinet under the bathroom sink.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · October 29, 2024
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Gate in the outdoor early learning space was opened and did not self close or self latch at the time of the monitor inspection 0145 (8)- 2 wooden fence boards were observed to be in poor condition; wood was rotten and boards were broken away from the bottom frame of the fence
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
a small slide with stairs intended for climbing was observed in the outdoor play space and did not have safe fall zone material underneath.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
window blinds were observed in the main living room, and back play room, with inner cords capable of forming a loop large enough to pose a strangulation hazard.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
outdoor storage shed was unlocked and large recycling bin, garbage bin, and food waste bin in the outdoor play space were accessible to children posing entrapment dangers
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Medication (liquid benadryl and liquid tylenol) was observed to be stored inside the refrigerator door, next to food items and not stored in a separate/sealed container.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
magnetic child safety latches were installed but not functional on the cabinet under the bathroom sink, where inside items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored; including lysol wipes and windex. Violation corrected on site.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · November 15, 2023
WAC 110-300-0280(3)(g) · Serious
Provider stated that she cleans bottles in dish washer twice a day, but provider did not mention boiling bottles to sanitize for one minute. Provider stated that she warms up milk in microwave for children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Two slides were observed outside that do not have gravel or woodchips of 9 inches.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Outlets were observed to have a plug in that was smaller than 3 inches in size. Causing a chocking hazard. Outdoor space was observed to have a bag accessible to children hanging from the door with diaper inside. Another plastic bag was observed in a box in outdoor space. Water temperature was observed at 127 degrees Fahrenheit. Licensed areas and bathroom space need a tamper-resistant outlet.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency door in dining room was observed to be locked and has an extra lock from the inside.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Cleaning supplies, bodywash, disinfectant sprays were observed accessible to children in bathroom space. Toilet brush is observed in bathroom space accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Provider's husband, MA, does not have background check.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider's bloodborne pathogens is showing expired since 9/15/2020. Provider's CPR /First Aid is showing expired as of 02/23/2023. Provider's safe sleep is showing expired since 07/23/2022. Food worker card is showing expired as of 3/18/2022. Provider is missing annual trainings since 2022.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious
Infant was placed to sleep with a bobby pillow, a blanket and a bottle.
WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious
Roof in hallway area was observed to have yellow stainig from that provider stated was caused by a water leak in a previous year.
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Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-81662, 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.