Seattle · Licensed family home
Sunshine Daycare
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- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since February 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 764 Seattle-area family homes with 3 licensing inspections, 34% had rules cited at all 3, as this home did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Aug 20, 20262 citations
“At the time of this inspection licensor observed ICP for child M.J. dated 7/28/2024 for an autism diagnosis was not updated annually per subsection (e) of this chapter”
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)
“At the time of this inspection, licensor observed immunization record dated 10/27/2025 for child M.J. date of birth 5/27/2022 showed required vaccine DTap/DT/Td was due on 4/10/2026. Provider stated the child's parent may opt to get an exemption - Licensor provided TA on how to complete the necessary documentation with the child's pediatrician.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jul 24, 20243 citations
“A horse rocker was observed in the outdoor area that was placed on inappropriate surfacing at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Short 110-300-0165(3)(f) Term”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“The door that led to the outdoor area was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Staff files were observed to be missing the following information at the time of inspection: A resume, emergency contact information and a copy of current government issued photo ID.”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Feb 20, 20242 citations
“Child file reviewed had a blank health history and when inquired the licensor was informed that the child had asthma. There was no documentation of asthma on paperwork nor was there a asthma plan in the child's file. Will also need to ensure that medication for the child is present and quickly accessible during child care hours if the child is in the child care space.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“Current doors have deadbolts and a lever knob with no lock on it. The doors were locked during the visit. The doors front and back will need to remain open along with exit windows from each room during child care hours. Licensor discussed the change of the door knob so that it is locked to the person that is standing outside of the home but can be easily unlocked with just the twist of the knob.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 20, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
A horse rocker was observed in the outdoor area that was placed on inappropriate surfacing at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Short 110-300-0165(3)(f) Term
· July 24, 2024
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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 20, 2026
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection licensor observed ICP for child M.J. dated 7/28/2024 for an autism diagnosis was not updated annually per subsection (e) of this chapter
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed immunization record dated 10/27/2025 for child M.J. date of birth 5/27/2022 showed required vaccine DTap/DT/Td was due on 4/10/2026. Provider stated the child's parent may opt to get an exemption - Licensor provided TA on how to complete the necessary documentation with the child's pediatrician.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 24, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A horse rocker was observed in the outdoor area that was placed on inappropriate surfacing at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Short 110-300-0165(3)(f) Term
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The door that led to the outdoor area was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Staff files were observed to be missing the following information at the time of inspection: A resume, emergency contact information and a copy of current government issued photo ID.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 20, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Child file reviewed had a blank health history and when inquired the licensor was informed that the child had asthma. There was no documentation of asthma on paperwork nor was there a asthma plan in the child's file. Will also need to ensure that medication for the child is present and quickly accessible during child care hours if the child is in the child care space.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · Serious
Current doors have deadbolts and a lever knob with no lock on it. The doors were locked during the visit. The doors front and back will need to remain open along with exit windows from each room during child care hours. Licensor discussed the change of the door knob so that it is locked to the person that is standing outside of the home but can be easily unlocked with just the twist of the knob.
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Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83849, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
Nearby
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity: 3 to 6 children. Mid-size is 7 to 11; 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.