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Silver Star Day Care Center
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since January 2023. 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
Jan 5, 202627 citations
“At the time of visit, a large pot filled with water was observed on the outdoor play area.”
WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate risk
“At the time of inspection, cleaning chemicals and personal items in the bathroom are accessible.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of visit, trampoline was observed on the side of the house.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“At the time of inspection, plastic bags are observed under sink in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
23 more from this inspection
“At the time of visit, it ws observed that the main door was locked. Staff was observed using a key to open the door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“At the time of visit, the secondary emergency exit door in the living room was locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“At the time of visit, combustible materials such as empty containers of unknown chemicals, tarp and pile of garbage was observed next to the outdoor grill.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a)
“At the time of inspection, staff M.H. stated that she drops off and pick up the child from the bus stop. The staff have not completed CPR/first aid training.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
“At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have food handler training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“At the time of visit, staff M.H.reported that her two uncles are staying in the house. The provider did not report these two unknown individuals to licensing.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“At the time of visit, vacuum plugged on the wall in the living room was accessible; steel ladders on the ground and garden equipment were observed on the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“At the time of visit, the storage cabinets in the bathroom with cleaning chemicals and personal items were accessible. The storage cabinet under the sink and the rest of the storage cabinets in the bathrooms are accessible.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“At the time of visit the diaper changing table was not in good condition, the paint is peeling off and the part where the child lays on was detached. The bathroom counter is peeling off.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)
“At the time of visit, the fences and barriers are not in good condition. Some aresa of the fence are rotting, some panels are coming off and some are completely detached creating a gap of more than 3.5 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“At the time of inspection, there was no gate with self- latching and self-closing mechanism on the immedaite outdoor play area.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“At the time of visit, the diaper changing table is not in good condition, the part where the child lays on was detached; old play structures and trampoline was observed on the side of the house; outlet plate with a chipped side was observed in the childcare; the area around the bathtub was not in good condition, some tiles are missing.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“At the time of visit, surge protector in the living was observed to be in use and was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e)
“At the time of visit, fire extinguisher with 1A-10-BC code without certification tag was observed mounted by the door; a fire extinguisher with 2A-10-BC code without certification tag was observed on the windowsill. The staff did not have information on the fire extinguishers.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
“At the time of inspection, staff M.H. did not wash hands before getting and giving the child's lunch box; did not wash hands after going outside.”
WAC 110-300-0200(4)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that child did not wash hands before and after eating; did not wash hands after going outside; did not wash hands after sneezing and touching nose.”
WAC 110-300-0200(5)
“At the time of visit, the immediate doors did not have any device to alert staff if a child tries to open the door.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“At the time of visit, the child's record was not available for review. Staff M.H. stated that she did know where the files are.”
WAC 110-300-0460(3)
“At the time of inspection, fragile display items were observed on the fireplace shelves were not secured, glass flower vases in the bathroom were not secured, standing lamp by the fireplace was not secured and the fire extinguisher was placed on the windowsill was not secured. The large shelving units are not secured.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“At the time of visit, the diaper changing table is not in good condition, the part where the child lays on was detached; old play structures and trampoline was observed on the side of the house.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c)
“At the time of inspection, the child's record was not available for review. The staff did not know where the file was.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Feb 10, 202510 citations
“At the time of file review, it was determined that provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of file review, it was determined that provider's food handler training has expired 0106 (8) At the time of file review, it was determined the provider and staff safe sleep training has expired”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“At the time of inspection old fence panels are observed on the outdoor play area accessible to children 0145 (11) At the time of the inspection it was observed that the main gate did not have self-closing and self-latching mechanisms 0145 (6) At the time of the inspection it was observed that the licensed outdoor play area is not fully enlcosed, the barrier was removed.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6)
“At the time of the inspection it was observed that the play equiment did not meet the safety fall zones.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“At the time of the inspection it was observed that emergency exit doors are locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
6 more from this inspection
“At the time of inspection personal hygiene items were observed behind the bathroom door.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of the visit fire extinguishers on the windowill are not secured”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“At the time of the visit the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
“At the time of inspection the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to open one.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“At the time of file review, it was determined that the infant did not have immunization records”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Dec 19, 20233 citations
“At the time of the visit, the chime installed on the door is not working.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“At the time of the visit, this licensor observed that fire extinguisher did not have the required rating of 2A-10-BC”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
“At the time of the visit, staff have not renewed safe sleep training”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Jan 18, 20233 citations
“It was observed that provider use the deadbolt, lock the door during childcare hours.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“cleaning chemicals in the red cabinet (in the bathroom) are accessible to children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) - storage cabinet (red cabinet) in the bathroom is accessible to children 0260 (5) -cleaning equipment behind the bathroom door is accessible to children”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“Provider and staff have not renewed Blood borne pathogen training per licensing requirements. 0106 (12) Provider and staff have not renewed food handler training 0106 (8) Provider and staff have not renewed safe sleep training”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 5, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since January 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Immediate —
At the time of visit, a large pot filled with water was observed on the outdoor play area.
· January 5, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 27 findings
Licensing visit · January 5, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have safe sleep training.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection, cleaning chemicals and personal items in the bathroom are accessible.
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
At the time of visit the diaper changing table was not in good condition, the paint is peeling off and the part where the child lays on was detached. The bathroom counter is peeling off.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of visit, the fences and barriers are not in good condition. Some aresa of the fence are rotting, some panels are coming off and some are completely detached creating a gap of more than 3.5 inches.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, there was no gate with self- latching and self-closing mechanism on the immedaite outdoor play area.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
At the time of visit, trampoline was observed on the side of the house.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of inspection, plastic bags are observed under sink in the bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
At the time of visit, the diaper changing table is not in good condition, the part where the child lays on was detached; old play structures and trampoline was observed on the side of the house; outlet plate with a chipped side was observed in the childcare; the area around the bathtub was not in good condition, some tiles are missing.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term
At the time of visit, surge protector in the living was observed to be in use and was accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of visit, it ws observed that the main door was locked. Staff was observed using a key to open the door.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of visit, the secondary emergency exit door in the living room was locked.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of visit, combustible materials such as empty containers of unknown chemicals, tarp and pile of garbage was observed next to the outdoor grill.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
At the time of visit, fire extinguisher with 1A-10-BC code without certification tag was observed mounted by the door; a fire extinguisher with 2A-10-BC code without certification tag was observed on the windowsill. The staff did not have information on the fire extinguishers.
Water hazards and swimming pools
WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate
At the time of visit, a large pot filled with water was observed on the outdoor play area.
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, staff M.H. did not wash hands before getting and giving the child's lunch box; did not wash hands after going outside.
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(5) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that child did not wash hands before and after eating; did not wash hands after going outside; did not wash hands after sneezing and touching nose.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, the child's record was not available for review. The staff did not know where the file was.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of visit, the immediate doors did not have any device to alert staff if a child tries to open the door.
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
At the time of visit, the child's record was not available for review. Staff M.H. stated that she did know where the files are.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
At the time of inspection, staff M.H. stated that she drops off and pick up the child from the bus stop. The staff have not completed CPR/first aid training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have food handler training.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of visit, staff M.H.reported that her two uncles are staying in the house. The provider did not report these two unknown individuals to licensing.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, fragile display items were observed on the fireplace shelves were not secured, glass flower vases in the bathroom were not secured, standing lamp by the fireplace was not secured and the fire extinguisher was placed on the windowsill was not secured. The large shelving units are not secured.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of visit, vacuum plugged on the wall in the living room was accessible; steel ladders on the ground and garden equipment were observed on the playground.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
At the time of visit, staff supervising the child did not have recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation training.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term
At the time of visit, the diaper changing table is not in good condition, the part where the child lays on was detached; old play structures and trampoline was observed on the side of the house.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of visit, the storage cabinets in the bathroom with cleaning chemicals and personal items were accessible. The storage cabinet under the sink and the rest of the storage cabinets in the bathrooms are accessible.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings
Licensing visit · February 10, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of file review, it was determined that provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired 0106 (12) At the time of file review, it was determined that provider's food handler training has expired 0106 (8) At the time of file review, it was determined the provider and staff safe sleep training has expired
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(6) · Serious
At the time of inspection old fence panels are observed on the outdoor play area accessible to children 0145 (11) At the time of the inspection it was observed that the main gate did not have self-closing and self-latching mechanisms 0145 (6) At the time of the inspection it was observed that the licensed outdoor play area is not fully enlcosed, the barrier was removed.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the inspection it was observed that the play equiment did not meet the safety fall zones.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
At the time of the visit fire extinguishers on the windowill are not secured
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the inspection it was observed that emergency exit doors are locked.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
At the time of the visit the provider has not yet completed annual fire inspection.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of file review, it was determined that the infant did not have immunization records
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
At the time of file review, it was determined that the provider and staff CPR/first aid training has expired
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of inspection personal hygiene items were observed behind the bathroom door.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection the immediate doors did not have device to alert the provider if a child tries to open one.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 19, 2023
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of the visit, the chime installed on the door is not working.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
At the time of the visit, this licensor observed that fire extinguisher did not have the required rating of 2A-10-BC
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
At the time of the visit, staff have not renewed safe sleep training
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 18, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
It was observed that provider use the deadbolt, lock the door during childcare hours.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
cleaning chemicals in the red cabinet (in the bathroom) are accessible to children. 0260 (2)(a)(b) - storage cabinet (red cabinet) in the bathroom is accessible to children 0260 (5) -cleaning equipment behind the bathroom door is accessible to children
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Provider and staff have not renewed Blood borne pathogen training per licensing requirements. 0106 (12) Provider and staff have not renewed food handler training 0106 (8) Provider and staff have not renewed safe sleep training
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Details
- Address
- 635 N 185TH ST, SHORELINE, WA 98133
- License
- PL-10933, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 2
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
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- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 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.