Mermaid Daycare Inc

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children 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

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · January 29, 2026

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The slider door is not heard when the door is opened to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.

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

Provider was not able to show that she has completed a recent food handling course. The previous permit expired 3/6/2022. When asked for files, she stated her husband had them at work to clean them up. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water temperature tested at 126.7 degrees F at the bathroom handwashing sink. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

The outlet in the main play room next to the green table has cover with shutters but the shutters no longer automatically close. The outlet is stuck in the open position. This outlet is not tamper resistent. An outlet in the art room where the crib is in place is not Tamper resistent and is not covered with automatic shutter. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

5 children files were reviewed. 4 children files are handwritten on CIS forms but not medically verified. One child's CIS was printed from MyIR, but it states "not complete." Date Disputed Date Disputed

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal · WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

The diaper changing pad is covered with a cloth cover. It is not changed between different children and is not cleaned or disinfected between diaper changes. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term

The crib manufactured in 2008 does not have a certificate of compliance available for review to ensure it meets 16 CFR 1219 or 1220. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 5, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water temperature in the sink was measured at 126°F.

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May 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · May 6, 2024

Infant and toddler care · WAC 110-300-0275(3) · Short Term

A wheeled baby walker was observed in the licensed area and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

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

The water temperature was measured at 128.7 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. An outlet in the play area was observed to be non-tamper resistant and was accessible to children at the time of inspection An outlet near the bathroom sink was observed to be non-tamper resistant/GFCI and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

This licensor was unable to determine the working condition of the fire extinguisher because no inspection/purchase receipt was observed at the time of inspection.

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

Cleaning supplies were observed to be accessible to children in the kitchen area and in the bathroom area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Cleaning supplies were observed to be in close proximity with the food items in the kitchen area at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

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

MERIT reflected that the provider's and a lead teacher's bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that the provider's and a lead teacher's food worker cards were expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that a lead teacher's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.

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