Tukwila · Licensed family home
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since February 2020. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Nov 7, 20255 citations
“At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground climbable slide did not have a safety fall zone or proper safety ground cover that meets CPSC guidelines. The structure was 49 inches from the playground barrier, and the wood chip surfacing was measured to be 4 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“During the inspection, this licensor observed a damaged stool in the restroom. Flaking paint on the walls, doors, ceiling, and baseboard were observed in the restroom and the main room.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“At the time of inspection, a fire and evacuation drill had not been conducted for the month of October. Previous drills were not correctly recorded.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
“At the time of inspection, an earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill had not been conducted every three calendar months. The provider was missing a drill for July, August, and September.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
1 more from this inspection
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed three child files. One of the child files was missing current immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Apr 24, 202512 citations
“At the time of inspection, this licensor observed a storage closet located in the "main room" to be unlocked with multiple accessible first-aid kits. These first-aid kits contained alcohol sanitation wipes, burn creams, antiseptic wipes, non-aspirin Acetaminophen packages, and loose white pills. This door did not have a way to be locked.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“Provider S.H. does not have a current, valid food worker card. Card on-site expired in 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Providers S.H. and N.F. were observed to be missing current adult and pediatric First-Aid/CPR and current bloodborne pathogens certificates.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“The plastic covering for the overnight care mats contained mutiple rips and holes. Stains were observed on the mattresses due to these holes.”
WAC 110-300-0270(2)
8 more from this inspection
“This licensor observed a slide structure and a stand-alone slide to be too close together lacking a six foot fall zone. Stand-alone slide also did not have a six foot fall zone from the surfacing edge.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“Licensor observed a black and clear stacking drawer to be unsecured from the wall creating a tipping hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c)
“At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c)
“At the time of inspection, this licensor observed the Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record log to be completely empty. No fire and evacuation, earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills have been recorded. The last Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record to be completed was observed to be from 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(c), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“At the time of inspection, this licensor observed four child files missing updated immunization forms. Parent or guardian signed and dated statements detailing when the immunizations would be brought up to date were not present.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2), WAC 110-300-0210(3)
Nov 28, 20232 citations
“The knob for the exit door requires to be unlocked and then a turn of the knob to exit (2 hand manuever, 2 steps to unlock).”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Provider's Food Worker card expired in 2/9/2023. The licensor pointed out to her that the information even though verified in MERIT was inaccurate that a Food Worker card are usually is good for 3 years max but not usually for 4+ years. The food handler card that was verified in MERIT read 2/9/21-3/12/2025. The licensor discussed with Provider that her Food Handler card would have expired in February 2024 if it was a 3 years one. The one in her file read 2/9/21-2/9/23 and that although verified it is not accurate information. BBP for the provider expired 2/18/2023. Provider had a certificate for 20 hours STARS completion from 12/4/2010-12/5/2010 but it is not reflected in MERIT told to follow up with MERIT because currently the MERIT system reads 0 for Initial Basic Training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Feb 26, 20201 citation
“Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Immediate risk
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- November 7, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since February 2020 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Immediate —
Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom.
· February 26, 2020
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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · November 7, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground climbable slide did not have a safety fall zone or proper safety ground cover that meets CPSC guidelines. The structure was 49 inches from the playground barrier, and the wood chip surfacing was measured to be 4 inches.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor observed a damaged stool in the restroom. Flaking paint on the walls, doors, ceiling, and baseboard were observed in the restroom and the main room.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed three child files. One of the child files was missing current immunization records.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a fire and evacuation drill had not been conducted for the month of October. Previous drills were not correctly recorded.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, an earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drill had not been conducted every three calendar months. The provider was missing a drill for July, August, and September.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings
Licensing visit · April 24, 2025
WAC 110-300-0270(2) · Short Term
The plastic covering for the overnight care mats contained mutiple rips and holes. Stains were observed on the mattresses due to these holes.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
This licensor observed a slide structure and a stand-alone slide to be too close together lacking a six foot fall zone. Stand-alone slide also did not have a six foot fall zone from the surfacing edge.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Licensor observed a black and clear stacking drawer to be unsecured from the wall creating a tipping hazard.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a completed annual fire safety inspection form was not present.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the restroom fan was observed to be covered in lint and dust creating a fire hazard. Risk
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) / 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, this licensor observed four child files missing updated immunization forms. Parent or guardian signed and dated statements detailing when the immunizations would be brought up to date were not present.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, this licensor observed a storage closet located in the "main room" to be unlocked with multiple accessible first-aid kits. These first-aid kits contained alcohol sanitation wipes, burn creams, antiseptic wipes, non-aspirin Acetaminophen packages, and loose white pills. This door did not have a way to be locked.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Provider S.H. does not have a current, valid food worker card. Card on-site expired in 2023.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Providers S.H. and N.F. were observed to be missing current adult and pediatric First-Aid/CPR and current bloodborne pathogens certificates.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(c) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, this licensor observed the Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record log to be completely empty. No fire and evacuation, earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills have been recorded. The last Fire, Safety, and Emergency Drills Record to be completed was observed to be from 2023.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 28, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The knob for the exit door requires to be unlocked and then a turn of the knob to exit (2 hand manuever, 2 steps to unlock).
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider's Food Worker card expired in 2/9/2023. The licensor pointed out to her that the information even though verified in MERIT was inaccurate that a Food Worker card are usually is good for 3 years max but not usually for 4+ years. The food handler card that was verified in MERIT read 2/9/21-3/12/2025. The licensor discussed with Provider that her Food Handler card would have expired in February 2024 if it was a 3 years one. The one in her file read 2/9/21-2/9/23 and that although verified it is not accurate information. BBP for the provider expired 2/18/2023. Provider had a certificate for 20 hours STARS completion from 12/4/2010-12/5/2010 but it is not reflected in MERIT told to follow up with MERIT because currently the MERIT system reads 0 for Initial Basic Training.
Feb 2020 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 26, 2020
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Immediate
Bar Soap and shampoo located in the bathroom are accessible to children. M. removed items during visit. Toilet brush accessible to children located in bathroom.
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Details
- Area
- Tukwila, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-12118, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — 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.