Sammamish · Licensed family home
Small Steps Childcare LLC
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 5 months to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 78 Seattle-area family homes with 5 licensing inspections, 26% had rules cited at all 5, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Sep 22, 20253 citations
“A child's file indicates a list of food allergies but a complete ICP is not on file with the required information.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“The exit gate is not self closing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“A current first aid/CPR card is not on file for W.Z..”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
Apr 24, 20252 citations
“The trampoline is not locked to prevent child access.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“Provider has exceeded the capacity as stated on the license. The licensed capacity is 6 children. Provider had 9 children in attendance.”
WAC 110-300-0355(3)
Mar 20, 20257 citations
“1a,b) Two slides are placed in the yard without following CPSC playground guidelines. A 6 foot use zone does not surround each equipment. 4) A trampoline is in the backyard. It is not secured or made inaccessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“2b) The sliding door has vertical blinds with a pull cord capable of forming a loop. 3g) outside- plastic outdoor fencing panels were broken and falling down, there was a broken easle, the face on the pink car was broken. 4e) the water temperature tested above 125 degrees F”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“1a) cleaners were observed stored under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink accessible to children. The cupboards are not locked or secured.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“The fire safety inspection checklist has not been completed annually.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
3 more from this inspection
“2) the licensed capacity was not met. They had 8 children in care, but are licensed for only 6 children. 5b) the back sliding door is not able to be heard when opened.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“5 child files were reviewed. child 2 and 3 did not immunization records at all. Child 5 did not have a CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
“2) children attendance records do not reflect all 8 children in attendance on this day, only 6 children were signed in. 3) staff attendance records were not available to reflect the 3 staff present on this day.”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
Feb 15, 20245 citations
“Diaper creams did not have the child's full names on all of them. The authorization form does not have the start and end dates on it.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“The exit gate is not self closing and is getting stuck. The white fence has an opening on the bottom larger than 3 1/2 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The cord for the vertical blinds is accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“The front door's bell was not working during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
1 more from this inspection
“Diaper changing procedure is not posted. Floor plan was not posted. Where location of emergency medical information is kept is not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Aug 21, 20236 citations
“There are blinds in the nap room, living room and kitchen that form a loop. The blind in the play room also forms a loop. There are small toys that are choking hazards for children. There is no sticker or artwork on the sliding glass door. There are too many cords accessible to children in nap room. There is a hand dryer in the bathroom by a sink. There is no gate to prevent children from access the stairs. The laundry room needs to be locked and inaccessible to children. The lights are not shatter proof in the bathroom. The outlets are not tamper resistant. The outlets are not GFCI by the kitchen sink. There is a knife block on the kitchen counter.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g)
“The cat does not have vacine record.”
WAC 110-300-0225(3)
“The cleaning supplies are under the sink accessible to children. And not labeled keep out of reach of children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“The TV is blocking the exit in the nap room.”
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a)
2 more from this inspection
“J.M.'s background is in process.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“J.M. is missing first aid/cpr. J.M. is missing a food handler's card.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 22, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
A child's file indicates a list of food allergies but a complete ICP is not on file with the required information.
· September 22, 2025
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 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 22, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The exit gate is not self closing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
A child's file indicates a list of food allergies but a complete ICP is not on file with the required information.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
A current first aid/CPR card is not on file for W.Z..
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 24, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
The trampoline is not locked to prevent child access.
Family home capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0355(3) · Short Term
Provider has exceeded the capacity as stated on the license. The licensed capacity is 6 children. Provider had 9 children in attendance.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · March 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The fire safety inspection checklist has not been completed annually.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
1a,b) Two slides are placed in the yard without following CPSC playground guidelines. A 6 foot use zone does not surround each equipment. 4) A trampoline is in the backyard. It is not secured or made inaccessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
2b) The sliding door has vertical blinds with a pull cord capable of forming a loop. 3g) outside- plastic outdoor fencing panels were broken and falling down, there was a broken easle, the face on the pink car was broken. 4e) the water temperature tested above 125 degrees F
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
5 child files were reviewed. child 2 and 3 did not immunization records at all. Child 5 did not have a CIS form.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
1a) cleaners were observed stored under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink accessible to children. The cupboards are not locked or secured.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
2) the licensed capacity was not met. They had 8 children in care, but are licensed for only 6 children. 5b) the back sliding door is not able to be heard when opened.
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
2) children attendance records do not reflect all 8 children in attendance on this day, only 6 children were signed in. 3) staff attendance records were not available to reflect the 3 staff present on this day.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · February 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Diaper creams did not have the child's full names on all of them. The authorization form does not have the start and end dates on it.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The exit gate is not self closing and is getting stuck. The white fence has an opening on the bottom larger than 3 1/2 inches.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
The cord for the vertical blinds is accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Diaper changing procedure is not posted. Floor plan was not posted. Where location of emergency medical information is kept is not posted.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The front door's bell was not working during the visit.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · August 21, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
There are blinds in the nap room, living room and kitchen that form a loop. The blind in the play room also forms a loop. There are small toys that are choking hazards for children. There is no sticker or artwork on the sliding glass door. There are too many cords accessible to children in nap room. There is a hand dryer in the bathroom by a sink. There is no gate to prevent children from access the stairs. The laundry room needs to be locked and inaccessible to children. The lights are not shatter proof in the bathroom. The outlets are not tamper resistant. The outlets are not GFCI by the kitchen sink. There is a knife block on the kitchen counter.
WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The cat does not have vacine record.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The cleaning supplies are under the sink accessible to children. And not labeled keep out of reach of children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The TV is blocking the exit in the nap room.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
J.M.'s background is in process.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
J.M. is missing first aid/cpr. J.M. is missing a food handler's card.
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Details
- Address
- 3206 218th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
- License
- PL-83271, 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, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- 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.