Redmond · Licensed family home
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in May 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since July 2023.
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.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
Of the 733 Seattle-area family homes licensed for 12 children, 685 (93%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (7%) have one or more, as this home does.
Licensing inspections
Aug 25, 20252 citations
“Provider had 14 children present at the start of the visit, 2 additional children arrived during the visit, bringing the total to 16 children Risk”
WAC 110-300-0355(3)
“100-300-0470(4)(a) No Fire Drills have been documented since March 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Mar 11, 20253 citations
“Self Closing, Self Latching mechanism is not working on gate”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“No documentation observed for Fire Drills for 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“No documentation observed for Emergency Drills for 2025”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Sep 16, 20246 citations
“The wheelbarrow was observed to have rurty parts.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
“The sandbox was observed to have splintered edges.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
“Backyard was observed to have a pile of PVC pipes, wood, and metal netting that is accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The gate was not self-latching.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
2 more from this inspection
“The fence had a gap of 6.5 inches from the bottom of the fence to the ground.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Rope was observed in the backyard that could be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Dec 4, 20238 citations
“It was observed that the provider did not complete the Fire Inspection. 110-300-0170(3)(f) - It was observed that the provider did not complete a fireplace inspection 110-300-0170(3)(i) - It was observed that the fire extinguisher located in the closet did not have a sign on the door indicating its location. 110-300-0080 Long Term”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
“It was observed that the provider and the lead teacher did not complete any STARS hours in 2022 and 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
“It was observed that not all children's files had dental provider information. 110-300-460(4)(a) - It was observed that not all children's files had updated immunization record.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)
“It was observed that the provider did not record quarterly required drills.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
4 more from this inspection
“The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“It was observed that the provider did not have hand-washing poster posted near the sink; the diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing area; emergency numbers.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (a), (g), (vi), (k), (m), (ii), and (iii) of a parent or guardian handbook.”
WAC 110-300-0450(2)
“The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (c) and (n) of a health policy.”
WAC 110-300-0500(2)
Jul 6, 20231 citation
“It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 25, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them
· July 6, 2023
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 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2025
Family home capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0355(3) · Short Term
110-300-0355(3) Provider had 14 children present at the start of the visit, 2 additional children arrived during the visit, bringing the total to 16 children Risk
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
100-300-0470(4)(a) No Fire Drills have been documented since March 2025
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 11, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Self Closing, Self Latching mechanism is not working on gate
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No documentation observed for Fire Drills for 2025
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No documentation observed for Emergency Drills for 2025
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · September 16, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The wheelbarrow was observed to have rurty parts.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The sandbox was observed to have splintered edges.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Backyard was observed to have a pile of PVC pipes, wood, and metal netting that is accessible to children.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate was not self-latching.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The fence had a gap of 6.5 inches from the bottom of the fence to the ground.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
Rope was observed in the backyard that could be accessible to children.
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 3, 2024 · Resolved May 30, 2024
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · December 4, 2023
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
110-300-0170(2) - It was observed that the provider did not complete the Fire Inspection. 110-300-0170(3)(f) - It was observed that the provider did not complete a fireplace inspection 110-300-0170(3)(i) - It was observed that the fire extinguisher located in the closet did not have a sign on the door indicating its location. 110-300-0080 Long Term
WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None
The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (c) and (n) of a health policy.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that the provider did not have hand-washing poster posted near the sink; the diaper changing poster posted near the diaper changing area; emergency numbers.
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
It was observed that the provider and the lead teacher did not complete any STARS hours in 2022 and 2023.
Parent or guardian handbook and related policies
WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term
The handbook provided by the provider via email on 12/07/2023 did not include requirements (a), (g), (vi), (k), (m), (ii), and (iii) of a parent or guardian handbook.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term
110-300-0460(4)(e) - It was observed that not all children's files had dental provider information. 110-300-460(4)(a) - It was observed that not all children's files had updated immunization record.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
It was observed that the provider did not record quarterly required drills.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Long Term / Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 11, 2026
It was observed that the water temperature tested to 134 degrees. In all rooms of the child care area had window blinds that were capable of forming a loop. All outlets in the child care were not tamper resistant. The outlet by the sink was not GFCI. The sliding glass door did not have artwork or stickers placed on it. It was observed that a large bookcase was not mounted to the wall. In the outdoor space, many trees were cut down to approximately 2 feet tall. The tree remants left sharp branches that posed a hazard if children fell onto them
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Details
- Address
- 12049 165th Pl NE, REDMOND, WA 98052
- License
- PL-84470, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 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.