Little Orca Daycare

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 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

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 12, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Safe Sleep training has expired for all staff: Prapaporn Peterson, Julia Camas, Nattira Chaprasit, Eric Peterson, Katherene Ronquillo Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The outlet next to the bathroom sink is not TR but is GFCI type. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The backdoor was locked after all children came inside. Licensor unlocked the back door to inspect the outdoor space. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. There is a plastic tab but when the door is pulled to open the tab doesn't work to keep the products inaccessible. The door pulls open easily.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 10, 2025

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

The glass door leading outside was locked from the inside.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

The fire inspection had not been conducted annually.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

110-300-0186(1) - The foods that can be substituted were not identified in the individual care plan. 110-300-0186(2) - The prescribed medication Cetirizine was documented in the individual care plan but was not available at the program.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) - The diaper creams observed in the bathroom were not labeled with children's name. 110-300-0215(3)(d) - A prescription medication had not been returned to the family when it was no longer needed.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · November 21, 2023

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

MERIT reflected that the provider and an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that an assistant's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.

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

A toy slide was observed in the outdoor area (shaded area) that was placed on a mat that did not have a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292 at the time of inspection.

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

Second emergency exit in the outdoor area was observed to be partially blocked at the time of inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Janitorial equipment was observed in the kitchen area that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Prescription medication was not accompanied with a medication authorization form that has the medical need and the possible side effects of medication at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.