Newport Child Care

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

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · February 19, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The fence and gates are new. The gates do not self-close, but could self latch. The back gate drags on the ground preventing it from closing freely. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

A dresser in the nap room is not secured to the wall preventing it from tipping. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The outlet next to the sink is not Tamper Resistant (TR) or GFCI type. The outlet next to the toilet is GFCI type but not TR. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The main entrance door was locked after licensor entered. Licensor unlocked the door. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

2 children files were reviewed (files for children in attendance today). One child file did not contain immunization records printed on a CIS form, but rather a printed list from the doctor's office. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The main door is not able to be heard to open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Attendance records · WAC 110-300-0455(2) · Short Term

Electronic attendance is used for children. Provider's own children under 13 years are not signed in or out. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

Monthly fire drills are not documented. Drills from 2025 were erased to reuse the form. A fire drill was not recorded on the current DCYF form (old form from 2012). Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

The last documented emergency drill was recorded in June 2025.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 25, 2023

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

A panel of fencing is not secured and can be easily moved in the larger fenced area along the tree line. 10/31/23- the fence panel has been secured.

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

The tube light in the bathroom does not have a cover. The tube light in the covered outdoor space does not have a cover. 10/31/23- The light bulb in the bathroom has been removed. The light bulb outside is LED and shatterproof.

Attendance records · WAC 110-300-0455(2) / 110-300-0455(3) · Short Term / Long Term

Attendance records have not been recorded since 10/17/2023 as seen on the paper records kept outside the entrance door. 10/31/2023- Children attendance is being tracked as evident on the attendance sheet at the door. HG will document her own attendance on the same form.

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

Cleaners are seen stored on a shelf in the bathroom next to the shower. 10/31/2013-The cleaners have been removed from the bathroom shelf.

Safe water sources · WAC 110-300-0235(4) · Short Term

Well testing paperwork was not available for review.

Report (PDF)

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