Shoreline · Licensed family home
The Magic of Art
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since June 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
Dec 2, 20256 citations
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider and staff R.R. food handler permit has expired”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“At the time of inspection, a small trampoline was observed accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
“At the time of inspection, window blinds above the cubby area had cords that are hanging. Short 110-300-0165(3)(a) Term”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
“At the time of inspection, a wrench was observed on the table; rake and sweeper were observed on the deck accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
2 more from this inspection
“At the time of inspection , it was observed that a detached board created a gap of more than 3.5 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that door alrams were turned off. The provider turned on the alarm on the door by the cubby area.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Jan 16, 20252 citations
“At the time of the inspection a medication for a child with expiry date of July 2024 was observed in the emergency backpack”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“At the time of inspection the emergency exit gate did not have self-closing mechanism.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Jun 24, 20242 citations
“It was observed that the two slides were placed on grass.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“It was observed that the vacuum and carpet cleaner was stored in an area accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 2, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since June 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider and staff R.R. food handler permit has expired
· December 2, 2025
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · December 2, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
At the time of inspection , it was observed that a detached board created a gap of more than 3.5 inches.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider and staff R.R. food handler permit has expired
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that door alrams were turned off. The provider turned on the alarm on the door by the cubby area.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
At the time of inspection, a small trampoline was observed accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, window blinds above the cubby area had cords that are hanging. Short 110-300-0165(3)(a) Term
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of inspection, a wrench was observed on the table; rake and sweeper were observed on the deck accessible to children.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 16, 2025
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of inspection the emergency exit gate did not have self-closing mechanism.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of the inspection a medication for a child with expiry date of July 2024 was observed in the emergency backpack
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 24, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that the two slides were placed on grass.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed that the vacuum and carpet cleaner was stored in an area accessible to children.
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Details
- Website
- themagicofwonder.com
- Area
- Shoreline, 98133This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-84235, active
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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
- Website, License — 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.