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Tiny Gems Early Learning Program

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since November 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

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.

Licensing inspections

Sep 24, 20251 citation
  • “K.'s BBP training is expired”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10)

Oct 4, 20243 citations
  • “Licensor observed safety plug ins in the outlets. Provider removed them during visit. Provider has large window in living room, which is eye level to children. Licensor explained WAC and that provider needs to place stickers or artwork on the window. Provider places posters on window during visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(f)

  • “H. is missing BBP training”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10)

  • “Multiple child files are missing; start date, medical/doctor information, physical and dental exams, emergency contact information”

    WAC 110-300-0460(2), WAC 110-300-0460(3)

May 2, 20242 citations
  • “Portable crib mattress did not have a tight-fitting sheet.”

    WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c)

  • “Fire extinguisher did not have a service tag from within the last 12 months or a purchase receipt from within the last 12 months.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)

Apr 17, 20247 citations
  • “There is a child with a peanut allergy who does not have an individual care plan on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “There is a child with a peanut allergy whod oes not have any emergency medication on site.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “The flashlight batteries were not working.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a)

  • “There was no second emergency exit available because the sliding door now has an enclosed deck around it preventing exiting from the deck. Provider is going to make the door in the room next to the living room the new second exit.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(4)(a)

3 more from this inspection
  • “Assistant H. needs to input all her training dates into Merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)

  • “Both assistants need their job title and their first day of employment listed in their staff file.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)

  • “Both assistants need copy of their ID, their emergency contact information, and their resume in theri staff file.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)

Nov 14, 20232 citations
  • “Sliding door was locked and had a wood rod preventing opening. It was then removed and unlocked during the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “2(2)(a) Provider needs to bring in flashlight from the car and add extra batteries.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 24, 2025
On file
5 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed safety plug ins in the outlets. Provider removed them during visit. Provider has large window in living room, which is eye level to children. Licensor explained WAC and that provider needs to place stickers or artwork on the window. Provider places posters on window during visit. · October 4, 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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 24, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

K.'s BBP training is expired

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 4, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

H. is missing BBP training

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(f) · Serious / Long Term

Licensor observed safety plug ins in the outlets. Provider removed them during visit. Provider has large window in living room, which is eye level to children. Licensor explained WAC and that provider needs to place stickers or artwork on the window. Provider places posters on window during visit.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) / 110-300-0460(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Multiple child files are missing; start date, medical/doctor information, physical and dental exams, emergency contact information

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 2, 2024

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(c) · Short Term

Portable crib mattress did not have a tight-fitting sheet.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

Fire extinguisher did not have a service tag from within the last 12 months or a purchase receipt from within the last 12 months.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · April 17, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

There is a child with a peanut allergy who does not have an individual care plan on file.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

There is a child with a peanut allergy whod oes not have any emergency medication on site.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Short Term / Serious

The flashlight batteries were not working.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(2)(a) / 110-300-0166(4)(a) · Short Term / Serious

There was no second emergency exit available because the sliding door now has an enclosed deck around it preventing exiting from the deck. Provider is going to make the door in the room next to the living room the new second exit.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Assistant H. needs to input all her training dates into Merit.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Both assistants need their job title and their first day of employment listed in their staff file.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term

Both assistants need copy of their ID, their emergency contact information, and their resume in theri staff file.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 14, 2023

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Sliding door was locked and had a wood rod preventing opening. It was then removed and unlocked during the visit.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

01662(2)(a) Provider needs to bring in flashlight from the car and add extra batteries.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 887-7772

Area
Seattle, 98126This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-85324, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

All in ZIP 98126

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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.