Ruun Family Childcare

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

Aug 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · February 14, 2025

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

110-300-0115(3) - Upon review of staff records, licensor observed that staff ZM is missing a copy of current government issued photo identification, emergency contact information, and complete employment application or resume.

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

110-300-0165(3)(a) - Licensor observed protruding nails accessible to children on wood located in the outdoor play area and entrance gate.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(4)(a) - Licensor observed two emergency exits leading to the same exit pathway on the same end of the floor.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Short Term / Serious

110-300-0170(2) - At the time of visit there was not a fire safety inspection form upon request. 110-300-0170(3)(b) - Licensor observed wood material nailed to and immediately in front of fireplace. 110-300-0170(3)(f) - At the time of visit there was not a written statement that the fireplace will not be used.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

110-300-0230(3) - Licensor observed that the following was missing from a first-aid kit: tweezers, a sling or large triangular bandage, a CPR barrier with a one-way valve or both an adult and pediatric CPR mask with a one-way valve, and hand sanitizer.

Overnight care · WAC 110-300-0270(5)(f) · Serious

110-300-0270(2) - Licensor observed that the mattresses intended for overnight care is not moisture resistant and cannot be cleaned or sanitized. 110-300-0270(5)(f) - Licensor did not observe any alert system in the overnight care sleep area that would alert if children left the room.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment · WAC 110-300-0290(3)(d) · Short Term

110-300-0290(3)(d) - Licensor observed that infant mattresses in cribs did not have tight-fitted sheets. 110-300-0290(3)(e) - Licensor observed that mattresses are not moisture resistant.

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

110-300-0455(2) - Licensor observed that provider did not have viewable attendance records for children with (c) child arrival and departure times from the early learning program. 110-300-0455(3) - Licensor observed that provider did not have viewable attendance records for staff with (a) the name of each staff member (c) the staff to child ratio (d) the date and (e) start and end times of the assigned staff.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 25, 2024

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

During onsite visit and recheck, provider stated her landlord and his wife live upstairs. They do not have a PBC or negative TB test on file.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · May 3, 2024

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

A TV cord plugged into the wall, was observed accessible to children posing a risk of forming a loop around a child's neck. Children's cubbies noted loose with a screw coming out of the wall and observed no longer securely anchored to the wall. Unsecured cubbies pose a risk of tipping over onto children playing or sleeping below. Fencing in areas had worn wood slats observed with splintered edges, all accessible to children posing an abrasion hazard. Water temperature in the bathroom tempted out at 125 degrees posing a health risk to children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

Little Tykes single use trampoline noted in the yard accessible to children observed as bouncing equipment posing a safety risk to children.

License and program location · WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

Storage room observed with black and white spots along with peeling paint to the ceiling and black spots to the corner wall. A strong smell also noted by licensors that could be smelled in the licensed areas as well as the storage room. The Lead Teacher reported that there was a past water leak that had been repaired. The owner of the home arrived onsite and reported that any leak would be fixed and the damaged drywall replaced.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

The floor plan posted, does not clearly show where the fire exits or rooms are. Only one exit door out of 2, has arrows pointed to identify it as an exit. The floor plan viewed posted on the wall, does not represent the actual layout of the downstairs area.. The provider has a disaster plan developed, but is not following the attendance policy for face and name check. The attendance was not current during the visit with only 2 children out of 5 accounted for. The electronic attendance was incomplete and no paper attendance was taken as reported by the Lead Teacher left in charge.

Transportation and off-site activity policy · WAC 110-300-0480(3) / 110-300-0480(2) · Short Term / Serious

A car with 2 Daycare children and an adult was observed with the adult backing out of the driveway. 2 licensors requested the person to stop and identify who she was. The Family Home Aide Identified herself and said she was taking the children home. 2 children observed being transported in the car with the Family Home Aide with only one in a carseat. A 4 year old girl, was observed secured fully buckled in a seat belt and not a carseat or booster seat. 2 children in the car observed being transported, did not have any enrollment paperwork that would include emergency information and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported. The 2 children in the car, had no enrollment paperwork onsite as it was reported that the mother had the paperwork with her.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(4)(b) · Serious

2 emergency exit doors were observed leading to the same outside play area and pathway as the fence has only one gate to exit the yard.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Family Home Lead Teacher who was in charge, reported that she does not know where the staff files are located. Licensors were unable to view required documents for current annual BBP training and for CPR/First Aid training. In Merit, not all staff were verified complete for the trainings. Family Home Lead Teacher in charge during the owners absence, does not know where staff files are at to confirm that Food Handlers training has been met for staff. 2 out of 3 teachers were confirmed verified in Merit to have had the training. The Lead Teacher who was observed making lunch was observed serving food to children, could not be verified in Merit complete. No paper documentation onsite to verify that the Lead Teacher had taken the training. Lead Teacher has not taken Child Abuse and Neglect training as reported in Merit. No records were onsite to verify that the training was completed. Lead Teacher and Family Home Aide have no record in Merit that Medication Management Training was taken or records onsite that verify it was taken as approved by the department.

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

Storage area (room) observed not clean and sanitary. Room where cots, crib, and various daycare items viewed stored, white and black spots were observed on the ceiling and as well as black spots observed on the corner wall. Caster oil hair product, skin type lotion, and tubes of toothpaste, all viewed accessible to children in the bathroom.

Report (PDF)

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