Newcastle · Licensed family home
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 11 children.
- Ages on the license: 3 months to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since July 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 27% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this home did. 30% had rules cited at all 4, 6% at none.
Licensing inspections
Sep 9, 20252 citations
“(1)(a)(b) The wood chips under the slide were not at least 9 inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“(2)(d) There were multiple plastic bags in the bathtub that were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Mar 18, 20251 citation
“The sanitizing and disinfectant cleaning solutions were not clearly labeled.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(c)
Jan 16, 20244 citations
“The play slide is not usable because it is on a surface not per manufacturer's requirements.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“The emergency exit upstairs is blocked by toys and equipment on the stairs.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“There are blinds in the other room that need to be removed. The water is 132 degrees. Water heater needs to be turned down.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“Chemicals under the sink were accessible to children due to child lock able to be opened by children. Needs a more secure lock.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 9, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
(1)(a)(b) The wood chips under the slide were not at least 9 inches deep.
· September 9, 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.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 9, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
(1)(a)(b) The wood chips under the slide were not at least 9 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There were multiple plastic bags in the bathtub that were accessible to the children.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 18, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(c) · Serious
The sanitizing and disinfectant cleaning solutions were not clearly labeled.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 16, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The play slide is not usable because it is on a surface not per manufacturer's requirements.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The emergency exit upstairs is blocked by toys and equipment on the stairs.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
There are blinds in the other room that need to be removed. The water is 132 degrees. Water heater needs to be turned down.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Chemicals under the sink were accessible to children due to child lock able to be opened by children. Needs a more secure lock.
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Details
- Area
- Newcastle, 98056This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82710, 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.