Seattle · Licensed family home
Peek-A-Boo Childcare
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 9 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 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 5 licensing inspections since September 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 78 Seattle-area family homes with 5 licensing inspections, 31% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this home did. 26% had rules cited at all 5, 6% at none.
Licensing inspections
Mar 11, 20262 citations
“At the time of the inspection, the program's main door, also the room's emergency exit, was not unlocked from the inside. The door was locked using the lock on the doorknob and a deadbolt.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“At the time of the inspection, Provider B.P. had not entered or maintained their Bloodborne Pathogens or Food Handler Permit into Merit. Both trainings were complete and available on site, but they had not been updated in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Oct 7, 20259 citations
“At the time of inspection, the outdoor play structure with swings and a slide did not have proper ground surfacing. Wood chips were present, but the wood chips surrounding the structure were 1-2 inches deep depending on the location.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“At the time of inspection, an accessible trampoline was present in the backyard outdoor play space.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“At the time of inspection, multiple accessible items marked "keep out of reach of children" were present on the restroom handwashing sink counter.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of inspection, a container for disposing of soiled diapers and diapering supplies only was not present. The container in the restroom was being used for both diapering supplies and trash.”
WAC 110-300-0221(4)
5 more from this inspection
“At the time of inspection, none of the six enrolled children had complete child enrollment records. Two children had incomplete records. Four children did not have any records available for this licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)
“At the time of inspection, an annual fire safety inspection using the state fire marshal form had not been conducted.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“A the time of inspection, this licensor attempted to review five child files, however; none of the six enrolled children had complete child files on site. Only one child had a complete immunization record on site.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
“At the time of inspection, none of the six enrolled children had complete child enrollment records. Two children had incomplete records. Four children did not have any records available for this licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
“At the time of inspection, the provider's child care license was the only item present and visible for this licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Mar 4, 202511 citations
“Assistant has not completed any trainings”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant does not have BBP training 0106 (11) - Assistant does not have CPR/FA”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant does not have FH card”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant is not in Merit”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
7 more from this inspection
“Assistant has not completed child care basics training”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant has not completed safe sleep”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Licensor is unable to verify assistant. No PBC provided, not in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Unable to verify assistant TB”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Licensor observed a plastic bag on the floor in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Licensor observed interior door to be locked in the childcare space with children behind said door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)
“Because there were too many children in care, it was difficult to have normal conversations as the noise level was too loud at times.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 28, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since September 2024 — 2 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of the inspection, the program's main door, also the room's emergency exit, was not unlocked from the inside. The door was locked using the lock on the doorknob and a deadbolt.
· March 11, 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.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 11, 2026
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the inspection, the program's main door, also the room's emergency exit, was not unlocked from the inside. The door was locked using the lock on the doorknob and a deadbolt.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
At the time of the inspection, Provider B.P. had not entered or maintained their Bloodborne Pathogens or Food Handler Permit into Merit. Both trainings were complete and available on site, but they had not been updated in Merit.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · October 7, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
A the time of inspection, this licensor attempted to review five child files, however; none of the six enrolled children had complete child files on site. Only one child had a complete immunization record on site.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, none of the six enrolled children had complete child enrollment records. Two children had incomplete records. Four children did not have any records available for this licensor to review.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a container for disposing of soiled diapers and diapering supplies only was not present. The container in the restroom was being used for both diapering supplies and trash.
WAC 110-300-0460(4) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, none of the six enrolled children had complete child enrollment records. Two children had incomplete records. Four children did not have any records available for this licensor to review.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, the provider's child care license was the only item present and visible for this licensor to review.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, the outdoor play structure with swings and a slide did not have proper ground surfacing. Wood chips were present, but the wood chips surrounding the structure were 1-2 inches deep depending on the location.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
At the time of inspection, an accessible trampoline was present in the backyard outdoor play space.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, an annual fire safety inspection using the state fire marshal form had not been conducted.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, multiple accessible items marked "keep out of reach of children" were present on the restroom handwashing sink counter.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · March 4, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant does not have BBP training 0106 (11) - Assistant does not have CPR/FA
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Assistant has not completed child care basics training
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Licensor is unable to verify assistant. No PBC provided, not in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed a plastic bag on the floor in the bathroom.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed interior door to be locked in the childcare space with children behind said door.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Because there were too many children in care, it was difficult to have normal conversations as the noise level was too loud at times.
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Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98178This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-86012, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 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.