Tukwila · Licensed family home
Sweet Family Childcare
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 9 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. 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
Mar 23, 20262 citations
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for S.M., S.M., and S.M. did not contain health and dental care provider names and contact information or what facility parents or guardians would prefer treatment.”
WAC 110-300-0460(3)
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The file for S.M. contained a current immunization record labeled "Not Complete". A signurature from the child's guardian stating they would update the file within thirty days was present, however, more than thirty days had passed since the form was signed by the guardian. The file for Z.A. did not contain a complete, annually updated immunization record or an annually updated excemption form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Sep 23, 20244 citations
“Basketball hoop has nothing in the base of it to secure it. There is a little teeter-totter in the yard that is on grass.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1), WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Front entrance door and sliding door were both locked during the visit. The front door has a deadbolt that was locked and had to be unlocked in order for the licensor to exit the space.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Secure first aid kits and other heavy items high up on shelves. Back porch was observed to have chipping paint on the handrails around the porch.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“Fire Marshal had not been started/completed thus far for the year. The licensor provided a copy to the provider for completion. Clean vent in the restroom.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
Aug 16, 20231 citation
“The broken gate outside has pieces that are pointing back into the play area and are sharp at the end. The water tables are right next to this broken gate. The basketball hoop on the covered porch is a tipping hazard. Outlet in the restroom was observed to be GFCI but not tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- March 23, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Basketball hoop has nothing in the base of it to secure it. There is a little teeter-totter in the yard that is on grass.
· September 23, 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.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 23, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The file for S.M. contained a current immunization record labeled "Not Complete". A signurature from the child's guardian stating they would update the file within thirty days was present, however, more than thirty days had passed since the form was signed by the guardian. The file for Z.A. did not contain a complete, annually updated immunization record or an annually updated excemption form.
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. The child files for S.M., S.M., and S.M. did not contain health and dental care provider names and contact information or what facility parents or guardians would prefer treatment.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 23, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Basketball hoop has nothing in the base of it to secure it. There is a little teeter-totter in the yard that is on grass.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Secure first aid kits and other heavy items high up on shelves. Back porch was observed to have chipping paint on the handrails around the porch.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
Fire Marshal had not been started/completed thus far for the year. The licensor provided a copy to the provider for completion. Clean vent in the restroom.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Front entrance door and sliding door were both locked during the visit. The front door has a deadbolt that was locked and had to be unlocked in order for the licensor to exit the space.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 16, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
The broken gate outside has pieces that are pointing back into the play area and are sharp at the end. The water tables are right next to this broken gate. The basketball hoop on the covered porch is a tipping hazard. Outlet in the restroom was observed to be GFCI but not tamper resistant.
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Details
- Area
- Tukwila, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-80452, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.