Bothell · Licensed family home
Little Palms Preschool & childcare
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 6 months to 13 years.
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What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in February 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 5 of its 6 licensing inspections since April 2024.
Of the 26 Seattle-area family homes with 6 licensing inspections, 35% had rules cited at 5 of them, as this home did. 31% had rules cited at all 6, 4% 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.
“Concerns regarding a lack of attendance records.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Parent only signed their child in for the first weeks on paper; following the initial period the parent did not sign the child into care via the Brightwheel app. Provider signed the child into and out of care.”
WAC 110-300-0455(2)
Of the 733 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 685 (93%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (7%) have one or more, as this home does.
Licensing inspections
Aug 17, 20265 citations
“cord for portable air conditioner is wrapped in plastic which is accessible to children, child cubby has a package of diapers which has plastic wrapping and is accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“food worker permit expired February 2026”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
“name of dental provider is missing from child files.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
1 more from this inspection
“dates of dental exams and physical exam missing from child files.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f)
Feb 9, 202611 citations
“allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“kitchen cupboards used to store chemicals do not have child locks making chemicals accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“storage room/laundry room was not locked during the visit and accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“water temperature measures at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
7 more from this inspection
“fire inspection for the new home is not completed.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“emergency exit gate was not self-closing at time of visit; the gate appeared to be sticking and was difficult to open as well as the gate hinges were not closing the gate.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“bells or chimes are needed on both doors to ensure hearing when the doors are opened.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
“not all enrollment records were available for department review during on-site visit; provider had moved and did not have immediate access to the files.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
“parent board was not complete at time of visit, the following items are missing: license floor plan with emergency exits dietary restrictions handwashing posters diaper changing posters emergency numbers and information liability insurance”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“sliding glass door needs stickers to prevent children from walking through the glass door; stickers must be at children's eye level.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)
Apr 11, 202516 citations
“Assistant teacher does not have food worker permit on file or verified in MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Staff need to complete the DCYF abusive head trauma training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Both emergency exits were locked at time of arrival. The front door was unlocked when licensor rang the bell. Sliding glass door was locked at time of arrival.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Child with nut allergy does not have allergy plan on-site.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
12 more from this inspection
“Diaper ointment and lotions are labled with child's first name only”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“Emergency exit gate is not self-closing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(1), WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Electronic records must be maintained in MERIT, at time of visit staff or household members were not listed in MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1), WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)
“Area with hazards is accessible to children, fencing is falling over.”
WAC 110-300-0145(1), WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Child records are missing name of dentist.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f)
“Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
“During time of on-site visit the temperature inside the home was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit; tempearture was 66 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“During on-site visit the water temperature measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“Door chimes are not working on sliding glass door or front door.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“Child records are missing name of dentist.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
“Staff records must contain the following items: First and last name First date of employment Proof of all training Emergency contacts Application or resume Copy of government photo I.D.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1), WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)
“Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f)
Oct 22, 20243 citations
“Exit doors were locked at time of visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Staff person needs further TB screening based on positive test”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
“Emergency exit gate does not open or close freely, gate sticks.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Apr 22, 20242 citations
“* Outlet plugs must be removed from outlets as they pose a choking risk * Stickers or posters need to be placed on the sliding glass door. * The outlet in the bathroom needs to be a GFCI outlet.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“The swings and slides need to be removed, there is insufficient ground cover and fall zones.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 17, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since April 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
cord for portable air conditioner is wrapped in plastic which is accessible to children, child cubby has a package of diapers which has plastic wrapping and is accessible to children.
· August 17, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · August 17, 2026
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
cord for portable air conditioner is wrapped in plastic which is accessible to children, child cubby has a package of diapers which has plastic wrapping and is accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
name of dental provider is missing from child files.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term
dates of dental exams and physical exam missing from child files.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · February 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
water temperature measures at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
emergency exit gate was not self-closing at time of visit; the gate appeared to be sticking and was difficult to open as well as the gate hinges were not closing the gate.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
allergy plan for child with identified allergy was not available for department review during on-site visit; provider reported the file with the plan was located somewhere in the garage but was not accessible.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
kitchen cupboards used to store chemicals do not have child locks making chemicals accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
storage room/laundry room was not locked during the visit and accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
bells or chimes are needed on both doors to ensure hearing when the doors are opened.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
not all enrollment records were available for department review during on-site visit; provider had moved and did not have immediate access to the files.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
parent board was not complete at time of visit, the following items are missing: license floor plan with emergency exits dietary restrictions handwashing posters diaper changing posters emergency numbers and information liability insurance
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
provider only completed 9 hours of STARS training for 2025.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term
sliding glass door needs stickers to prevent children from walking through the glass door; stickers must be at children's eye level.
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received January 15, 2026 · Resolved February 26, 2026
“Concerns regarding a lack of attendance records.”
The state’s description of the complaint
WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term
Parent only signed their child in for the first weeks on paper; following the initial period the parent did not sign the child into care via the Brightwheel app. Provider signed the child into and out of care.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 16 findings
Licensing visit · April 11, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate is not self-closing.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Electronic records must be maintained in MERIT, at time of visit staff or household members were not listed in MERIT.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(1) / 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Area with hazards is accessible to children, fencing is falling over.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant teacher does not have food worker permit on file or verified in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff need to complete the DCYF abusive head trauma training.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam. Risk
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During time of on-site visit the temperature inside the home was below 68 degrees Fahrenheit; tempearture was 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
During on-site visit the water temperature measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Both emergency exits were locked at time of arrival. The front door was unlocked when licensor rang the bell. Sliding glass door was locked at time of arrival.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child with nut allergy does not have allergy plan on-site.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Diaper ointment and lotions are labled with child's first name only
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Door chimes are not working on sliding glass door or front door.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) / 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Staff records must contain the following items: First and last name First date of employment Proof of all training Emergency contacts Application or resume Copy of government photo I.D.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term
Child records are missing exam dates for last dental exam and last physical exam.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Staff person needs further TB screening based on positive test
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate does not open or close freely, gate sticks.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Exit doors were locked at time of visit.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
* Outlet plugs must be removed from outlets as they pose a choking risk * Stickers or posters need to be placed on the sliding glass door. * The outlet in the bathroom needs to be a GFCI outlet.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The swings and slides need to be removed, there is insufficient ground cover and fall zones.
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Details
- Area
- Bothell, 98021This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-86195, 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
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.