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Salma Family Childcare

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 27% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this home did. 30% had rules cited at all 4, 6% at none.

Licensing inspections

Sep 8, 20263 citations
  • “At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • “At the time of inspection, there was no fire and evacuation drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

  • “At the time of inspection, there was no emergency drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)

Sep 11, 20254 citations
  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside. Correction done onsite.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(4)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that two children have incomplete immunization status form.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is no statement detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(3)

Dec 13, 2024No rules cited
Oct 9, 20233 citations
  • “Outdoor space was observed to have loose nails on cable along the wall. A box with pretend medical materials was observed to be broken. Kitchen area was observed to have wall paper that was unsticking from the counters and wall. Water temperature was observed at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlet in living room space near playpen was observed to not be tamper-resistant. Outlet in bathroom near sink is not GFCI.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • “Trashcan in outdoor space was observed to be blocking emergency gate.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

  • “Child, marked as Assistant Teacher, MA, does not have a clear background.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 8, 2026
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit. · September 8, 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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 8, 2026

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

At the time of inspection, one family member has expired background check on merit.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, there was no fire and evacuation drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, there was no emergency drill in 2026 practiced and recorded on form.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 11, 2025

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that two children have incomplete immunization status form.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is no statement detailing when the child's immunization will be brought up to date.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency exit door was locked from the inside. Correction done onsite.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Short Term / Serious

Outdoor space was observed to have loose nails on cable along the wall. A box with pretend medical materials was observed to be broken. Kitchen area was observed to have wall paper that was unsticking from the counters and wall. Water temperature was observed at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Outlet in living room space near playpen was observed to not be tamper-resistant. Outlet in bathroom near sink is not GFCI.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Trashcan in outdoor space was observed to be blocking emergency gate.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Child, marked as Assistant Teacher, MA, does not have a clear background.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 489-8444

Area
Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-81797, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

All in ZIP 98126

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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.