Bothell · Licensed family home
Pyramids Child Care
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in April 2026 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since January 2025.
Of the 764 Seattle-area family homes with 3 licensing inspections, 34% had rules cited at all 3, as this home did. 11% 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.
“The referrer alleges that the child was expelled regarding behaviors they were unaware of.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Of the 733 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 685 (93%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (7%) have one or more, as this home does.
Licensing inspections
Apr 27, 20264 citations
“A person was assisting the licensee today and she has not completed the DCYF portable background check process.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Outlet on kitchen island is not TR type. Removeable inserts were observed in both plugs.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
“Cheerios and Rice Chex cereal not stored in their original containers are not labeled and dated.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
“Three of twelve child immunization records reviewed are not current and complete.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jun 13, 20254 citations
“This licensor heard a deadbolt latch at the front door and fire exit in use upon my arrival. The licensee acknowledged the door was dead-bolted. She undid the deadbolt while this licensor was present, stating that she usually only deadbolts the door during naptime.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Dishwasher soap, sanitizing products and cleaners labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed stored under the kitchen sink. The cupboard was observed open and the latch not in place. Toddlers were in care. The provider was not directly supervising this area as she was assisting children in calming for nap, or with toileting/bathroom activities around the corner (hallway). The cupboard was latched during my inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Upon licensure, the licensee stated the intention of keeping the majority of the living room inaccessible to children with baby gates. Also, two outlets, not TR type, or with other tamper-resistant covers, were accessible to children in this space. Accessible outlets in the main space had duct tape rather than being TR type or with other tamper-resistant cover. Plastic bags were observed accessible to children under the kitchen sink. The licensee has a cupboard latch for this cupboard but it was not lathched and the cupboard door was slightly ajar with the bags in view. Toddler age children were in care. The provider was not immediately in front of the cupboard, or in the kitchen to supervise. She was assisting the children in calming for nap, or with toileting and bathroom activities. This was latched during my inspection today. Upon my arrival, the licensee did not have the gate in place at the bottom of the stairs to the second level of her home. Toddlers were in care. The stairs are not visible to the provider from all areas of the licensed child care space. The gate was put back during my inspection today.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)
“Dietary restrictions are not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Jan 28, 20252 citations
“An inflatable bouncy toy was observed in the outdoor play space.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“Plugs use for outlets are a choking hazard for toddlers. Window blinds capable of forming an inner loop and accessible to toddlers were present on three windows in the living room and three windows in the child care room. Vinyl stickers on sliding glass door are not placed at child level, and not on both portions of the sliding glass door. Water at handwashing sink in bathroom was hotter than 120 degrees. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type nor do they have blank plates.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 27, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2025 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
A person was assisting the licensee today and she has not completed the DCYF portable background check process.
· April 27, 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.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · April 27, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
A person was assisting the licensee today and she has not completed the DCYF portable background check process.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
Outlet on kitchen island is not TR type. Removeable inserts were observed in both plugs.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Cheerios and Rice Chex cereal not stored in their original containers are not labeled and dated.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Three of twelve child immunization records reviewed are not current and complete.
Apr 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received April 14, 2026 · Resolved April 28, 2026
“The referrer alleges that the child was expelled regarding behaviors they were unaware of.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · June 13, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
This licensor heard a deadbolt latch at the front door and fire exit in use upon my arrival. The licensee acknowledged the door was dead-bolted. She undid the deadbolt while this licensor was present, stating that she usually only deadbolts the door during naptime.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Dishwasher soap, sanitizing products and cleaners labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed stored under the kitchen sink. The cupboard was observed open and the latch not in place. Toddlers were in care. The provider was not directly supervising this area as she was assisting children in calming for nap, or with toileting/bathroom activities around the corner (hallway). The cupboard was latched during my inspection.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term
Upon licensure, the licensee stated the intention of keeping the majority of the living room inaccessible to children with baby gates. Also, two outlets, not TR type, or with other tamper-resistant covers, were accessible to children in this space. Accessible outlets in the main space had duct tape rather than being TR type or with other tamper-resistant cover. Plastic bags were observed accessible to children under the kitchen sink. The licensee has a cupboard latch for this cupboard but it was not lathched and the cupboard door was slightly ajar with the bags in view. Toddler age children were in care. The provider was not immediately in front of the cupboard, or in the kitchen to supervise. She was assisting the children in calming for nap, or with toileting and bathroom activities. This was latched during my inspection today. Upon my arrival, the licensee did not have the gate in place at the bottom of the stairs to the second level of her home. Toddlers were in care. The stairs are not visible to the provider from all areas of the licensed child care space. The gate was put back during my inspection today.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 28, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
An inflatable bouncy toy was observed in the outdoor play space.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Plugs use for outlets are a choking hazard for toddlers. Window blinds capable of forming an inner loop and accessible to toddlers were present on three windows in the living room and three windows in the child care room. Vinyl stickers on sliding glass door are not placed at child level, and not on both portions of the sliding glass door. Water at handwashing sink in bathroom was hotter than 120 degrees. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type nor do they have blank plates.
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Details
- Address
- 2505 192nd Pl SE, Bothell, WA 98012
- License
- PL-84900, 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, Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.