Bellevue · Licensed center

Sunrise Family Childcare

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since May 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Jul 9, 20265 citations

  • “(1)(a) A disinfectant bottle and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom and were accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand cleansing wipes by the diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and were accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “(2) Licensor reviewed a child's allergy ICP and medication. The child's epipen that is a part of their ICP was not at the center at the time of the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “(2)(d) There was a roll of platic bags on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom that was accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • “(2) There was no annual fire inspection to review from 2025 at the time of the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(2)

1 more from this inspection

  • “(2)(f) The glass sliding doors in the Bumblebee classroom didn't have stickers or art work to prevent children from walking into or through the door.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)

Aug 21, 20254 citations

  • “(1)(a) There was a bleach toilet cleaner in a cabinet under the sink that was unlocked and accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. There was a disinfectant bottle in the other bathroom of this classroom that was accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “(17) The diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom was dirty and had crumbs.”

    WAC 110-300-0241(7)

  • “(4)(b) There were no earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills recorded for 2025.”

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

  • “(4)(d) There were no notes about how the drills went and how they may be improved.”

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

Aug 13, 20248 citations

  • “A slide was observed on a turf ground cover without shock-absorbent material underneath.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “No individual care plan from a child's health provider was provided to the program for children with known allergies. Additionally, no form identifying substitute foods for allergy-related dietary restrictions was obtained from the parents. The files lacked directions and dosage information for medication prescribed to an 18-month-old child, despite a note on the medication box stating "not to be administered to children younger than 2 years of age."”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “One teacher had an expired Food Handler Card on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

4 more from this inspection

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

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

  • “The food stored in its original containers was missing labels indicating when it was opened.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(4)

May 21, 20242 citations

  • “During onsite inspection, Licensor observed the front emergency exit door locked with a hook chain link, and a preschool classroom emergency exit door locked with a dead bolt. (3)(a)”

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

  • “During onsite inspection, Licensor observed 12 preschool children in the classroom, and the childcare license max capacity for the classroom is 10. (3)”

    WAC 110-300-0356(3)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — (1)(a) A disinfectant bottle and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom and were accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand cleansing wipes by the diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and were accessible to the children. · July 9, 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.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 9, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) A disinfectant bottle and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom and were accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand cleansing wipes by the diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and were accessible to the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Long Term

(2)(f) The glass sliding doors in the Bumblebee classroom didn't have stickers or art work to prevent children from walking into or through the door.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

(2) There was no annual fire inspection to review from 2025 at the time of the visit.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

(2) Licensor reviewed a child's allergy ICP and medication. The child's epipen that is a part of their ICP was not at the center at the time of the visit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

(2)(d) There was a roll of platic bags on the counter space by the sink in the diaper changing bathroom of the Sunflower classroom that was accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 21, 2025

Cleaning schedules

WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term

(17) The diaper changing table in the Bumblebee classroom was dirty and had crumbs.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There was a bleach toilet cleaner in a cabinet under the sink that was unlocked and accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. There was a disinfectant bottle in the other bathroom of this classroom that was accessible to the children.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

(4)(b) There were no earthquake, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills recorded for 2025.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

(4)(d) There were no notes about how the drills went and how they may be improved.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · August 13, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed on a turf ground cover without shock-absorbent material underneath.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

No individual care plan from a child's health provider was provided to the program for children with known allergies. Additionally, no form identifying substitute foods for allergy-related dietary restrictions was obtained from the parents. The files lacked directions and dosage information for medication prescribed to an 18-month-old child, despite a note on the medication box stating "not to be administered to children younger than 2 years of age."

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

One teacher had an expired Food Handler Card on file.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

The food stored in its original containers was missing labels indicating when it was opened.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 21, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

During onsite inspection, Licensor observed the front emergency exit door locked with a hook chain link, and a preschool classroom emergency exit door locked with a dead bolt. (3)(a)

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious

During onsite inspection, Licensor observed 12 preschool children in the classroom, and the childcare license max capacity for the classroom is 10. (3)

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 417-1245

Address
11504 NE 19th St
License
PL-81117, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 30 other licensed centers in ZIP 98004

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State record

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

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.

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Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.