Licensed center
Luv N Care Daycare Ministries
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- Medium faith-based center, licensed for 62 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 3 valid, most recently in December 2024. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since December 2024.
Of the 81 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at both, as this center did. 30% had none cited.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“During the course of the investigation and interviews, Licensor was able to determine that a violation did occur. The director confirmed that over the counter medication was left accessible to the children on a cart in the hallway. It was brought to the office when noticed where it was determined that all tablets were acounted for. The other hazardous item (lighter)was not able to be determined if it was in fact present and accesible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“During the course of the complaint, Licensor S. concluded based on the information gathered from the Director that there was enough evidence that a violation occurred.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
Of the 206 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (76%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 12 (6%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Nov 13, 20252 citations
“Durig the inspection, Licensor observed the exit door in the large gathering room to be locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“During the inspection, Licensor observed several areas of flaking paint (cabinets, walls and doors) accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
Dec 4, 20241 citation
“During the visit, Licensor observed the emergency exit door in the Lawrence Room to be locked. Provider corrected while on site.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- November 13, 2025
- On file
- 2 visits since December 2024 — both cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
Durig the inspection, Licensor observed the exit door in the large gathering room to be locked.
· November 13, 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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 13, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Durig the inspection, Licensor observed the exit door in the large gathering room to be locked.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
During the inspection, Licensor observed several areas of flaking paint (cabinets, walls and doors) accessible to the children.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 4, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During the visit, Licensor observed the emergency exit door in the Lawrence Room to be locked. Provider corrected while on site.
Oct 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 16, 2024 · Resolved December 16, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
During the course of the investigation and interviews, Licensor was able to determine that a violation did occur. The director confirmed that over the counter medication was left accessible to the children on a cart in the hallway. It was brought to the office when noticed where it was determined that all tablets were acounted for. The other hazardous item (lighter)was not able to be determined if it was in fact present and accesible to children.
Sep 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 3, 2024 · Resolved October 27, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
During the course of the complaint, Licensor S. concluded based on the information gathered from the Director that there was enough evidence that a violation occurred.
Aug 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received August 31, 2023 · Resolved October 9, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“Luv-N-Care Childcare Ministries is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing the highest quality care for children at the most reasonable price in a Christ-centered environment.”
Who cares for your child
Melissa S. (Office Manager) since 2021, Catlyn Bawm (Director) since 2022 and Nicolle S. (Education Coordinator) since 2022.
Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 74 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Details
- Website
- luvncarechildcare.org
- Address
- 1225 29th St SE
- License
- PL-22011, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Established
- 1977
Nearby
The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98002
- Kidkare School House IncMedium center · 0.5 miLast state visit Mar 23, 2026 · nothing cited
- Tender Years Academy CenterMedium center · 0.8 miLast state visit Nov 18, 2025 · 1 citation
- Yo Soy Unico Child Care IIMedium center · 1.2 miLast state visit Jan 16, 2026 · 4 citations
- Valley Christian Ministries DaycareMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Aug 6, 2026 · nothing cited
- The Lighthouse Auburn LLCMedium center · 1.7 miLast state visit Aug 5, 2026 · nothing cited
- Green River MontessoriMedium center · 2.4 miLast state visit Aug 5, 2026 · nothing cited
- Children's Home Society of Washington at AuburnLarge center · 3.0 miLast state visit Mar 23, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kindercare Learning Center 300811Medium center · 3.5 miLast state visit Jul 22, 2026 · 3 citations
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked September 2026 luvncarechildcare.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff luvncarechildcare.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked September 2026 luvncarechildcare.org
Details
- Website — Checked September 2026 luvncarechildcare.org
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Established — Checked September 2026 luvncarechildcare.org
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.
Nearby
The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 11, 2026.