Edmonds · Licensed family home
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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 4 of its licensing inspections since March 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 366 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Sep 4, 20261 citation
“Licensor observed plastic bags on child level.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Nov 19, 20252 citations
“Licensor observed sliding door locked upon arrival.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Provider needs more woodchips.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Jan 29, 20256 citations
“The playground is missing shock-absorbent material. The provider is considering installing playground tiles.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“The Licensor observed several hazards on the licensed outdoor space, like large basketball hoop with a stand laying o its side, no fence or gate on one side of the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(7), WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“, (7), (8), (9), (11) The provider had one side of the fence missing, the part that separates the playground from the driveway and the street. The self latching mechanism was still attached to the gate but there was no fence to close the gate to. The provider is looking for contractors to install the fence.”
WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(7), WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“The Licensor observed kitchen not cleaned after the last meal use. Provider must clean the kitchen after each use. 0241 (1) (e) The Licensor observed refrigerator in need of cleaning. Provider must clean the refrigerator as needed and not less that once a month.”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)
2 more from this inspection
“The Licensor observed washer and dryer in the bathroom with broken childproof latches. The provider will replace them. 0165 (3) (g) The Licensor observed chipped paint on the walls that needs to be covered with fresh paint.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)
“Three child's files needed updated CIS forms. The provider will request from parents. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Mar 5, 20245 citations
“Laundry detergents and personal hygiene items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom. A storage closet was not locked and was accessible to children. There was a plunger and janitorial equipment in restroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Play equipment with swings and slide did not have 6 foot fall zones from all play elements as required by CSPS guidelines. Ground cover (wood chips) under play equipment did not meet coverage requirements for fall zones and was not at least 9 inches in depth.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1), WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“A portable space heater was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
“Emergency exit door was locked from inside during inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
1 more from this inspection
“Provider completed 20 hour intial training and did not have required trainings in recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, serving children experiencing homelessness, medication management, and recognizing and preventing abusive head trauma. Provider had expired Safe Sleep.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 4, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor observed plastic bags on child level.
· September 4, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 4, 2026
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 19, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
Provider needs more woodchips.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed sliding door locked upon arrival.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · January 29, 2025
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
The Licensor observed kitchen not cleaned after the last meal use. Provider must clean the kitchen after each use. 0241 (1) (e) The Licensor observed refrigerator in need of cleaning. Provider must clean the refrigerator as needed and not less that once a month.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The playground is missing shock-absorbent material. The provider is considering installing playground tiles.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term
The Licensor observed washer and dryer in the bathroom with broken childproof latches. The provider will replace them. 0165 (3) (g) The Licensor observed chipped paint on the walls that needs to be covered with fresh paint.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Three child's files needed updated CIS forms. The provider will request from parents. Risk
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(6) / 110-300-0145(7) / 110-300-0145(8) · Serious / Short Term
The Licensor observed several hazards on the licensed outdoor space, like large basketball hoop with a stand laying o its side, no fence or gate on one side of the playground.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(6) / 110-300-0145(7) / 110-300-0145(8) · Serious / Short Term
0145(6), (7), (8), (9), (11) The provider had one side of the fence missing, the part that separates the playground from the driveway and the street. The self latching mechanism was still attached to the gate but there was no fence to close the gate to. The provider is looking for contractors to install the fence.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · March 5, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Laundry detergents and personal hygiene items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom. A storage closet was not locked and was accessible to children. There was a plunger and janitorial equipment in restroom accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Play equipment with swings and slide did not have 6 foot fall zones from all play elements as required by CSPS guidelines. Ground cover (wood chips) under play equipment did not meet coverage requirements for fall zones and was not at least 9 inches in depth.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
A portable space heater was accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit door was locked from inside during inspection.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
Provider completed 20 hour intial training and did not have required trainings in recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, serving children experiencing homelessness, medication management, and recognizing and preventing abusive head trauma. Provider had expired Safe Sleep.
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Details
- Area
- Edmonds, 98026This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-12828, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers rating expired
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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
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.