Bothell · Licensed family home
Tyukalo Valentina
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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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 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
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.
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
Nov 17, 20252 citations
“The provider has expired Food Handler's card.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“During the visit Licensor observed 13 children in care.”
WAC 110-300-0345(2)
Sep 30, 20248 citations
“The provider has a dome climber. The climber is not placed six feet from a wooden barrier that encircles the play area. The playground wood chips are not nine inches deep six feet surrounding the climber. As of 10.7.2024 it had been moved and additional wood chips had been put in place.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“On 9.30, the diaper creams and ointments stored in the bathroom are not labeled with children's first and last name and were accessible to children in the bathroom drawers. They are not accompanied by medication authorization form. As of 10.7 they had been made inaccessible.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“Licensee Valentina Tyukalo and Lead Teacher Y.B. have not completed BBP training since 2021. At the time of this licensor's unannounced monitoring inspection on 09.30.2024, the licensee did not have current Safe Sleep training. She obtained one later that day. Y.B. does not have current Safe Sleep training. She has taken it since 9.30.2024. Neither the licensee nor Y.B. had a current food worker card on 9.30.2024. The licenses has completed food handler's since 9.30 but Y.B. has not.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“Upon my arrival on 09.30.2024, I observed 12 children in care ranging in age from two to five years of age. The children were napping. The provider was working by themsleves as her assistant was "on a break" off the premises. She immediately texted the assistant who arrived at the child care in ten minutes time.”
WAC 110-300-0355(11)
4 more from this inspection
“The provider made a fire inspection request this Summer from her local fire authority. They declined to come but she did not complete the WSP form herself.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“The Disaster/Emergency policies/plans are not reviewed at program orientation, annually with all early learning program staff with documented signatures, and when the plan is updated. The policies/plan does not include: How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs. How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children How a provider will account for all children following an earthquake. How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. How parents or guardians will be contacted after the lock down emergency ends.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(2)
“The provider did not realize she needed to keep her own attendance.”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
“The provider does not have a system in which she solicits for and updates children's information annually. Therefore, children who have been enrolled for more than one year do not have current immunization records and they are likely outdated.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Oct 3, 20236 citations
“The front door and garage door used to be alarmed but the alarms were not functioning today. The sliding glass door to the backyard was not alarmed and does not make a noise when opened. This licensor observed the provider's dog "kissing" a toddler age child by licking his mouth and neither the provider or her assistant were in the room. I called the animal away from the child.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
“Cleaners were accessible to children in the vanity in the bathroom and in the garage which was unlocked/unlatched.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Dome climber does not have playground chips underneath that are nine inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Plastic gloves were observed to be accessible to children in an unlatched/locked drawer in bathroom vanity. The stairs to the unlicensed portion of the home have a gate but the gate was not in place when this licensor began the inspection. Electrical cord for keyboard was observed plugged into outlet cover that turns a two outlet into a four outlet one.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
2 more from this inspection
“When this licensor went outiside to retrieve something from my car, I observed that the deadbolt to the main front door was engaged and it did not automatically unlock when the doorlatch was engaged.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“N.S. has not completed Child Care Basics and was working alone on the premises with 11 children when I arrived today. Although Tyukalo reports that S. has completed Safe Sleep training she was unable to produce verification of that today and it is not showing in MERIT. Although Tyukalo reports that S. has a current food handler's permit, she was unable to produce verification of that today and it is not showing in MERIT. S. assisted Tyukalo with serving the children lunch today. Neither N.R. nor provider Valentina Kyukalo have completed BBP training on an annual basis. Valentina Kyukalo's Safe Sleep training expired in 2022. She has not served an infant since that time so did not think she needed to renew her training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- November 17, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
The provider has expired Food Handler's card.
· November 17, 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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 17, 2025
WAC 110-300-0345(2) · Short Term
During the visit Licensor observed 13 children in care.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · September 30, 2024
Family home capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0355(11) · Short Term
Upon my arrival on 09.30.2024, I observed 12 children in care ranging in age from two to five years of age. The children were napping. The provider was working by themsleves as her assistant was "on a break" off the premises. She immediately texted the assistant who arrived at the child care in ten minutes time.
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
The provider did not realize she needed to keep her own attendance.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The provider has a dome climber. The climber is not placed six feet from a wooden barrier that encircles the play area. The playground wood chips are not nine inches deep six feet surrounding the climber. As of 10.7.2024 it had been moved and additional wood chips had been put in place.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The provider made a fire inspection request this Summer from her local fire authority. They declined to come but she did not complete the WSP form herself.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
The provider does not have a system in which she solicits for and updates children's information annually. Therefore, children who have been enrolled for more than one year do not have current immunization records and they are likely outdated.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
On 9.30, the diaper creams and ointments stored in the bathroom are not labeled with children's first and last name and were accessible to children in the bathroom drawers. They are not accompanied by medication authorization form. As of 10.7 they had been made inaccessible.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
Licensee Valentina Tyukalo and Lead Teacher Y.B. have not completed BBP training since 2021. At the time of this licensor's unannounced monitoring inspection on 09.30.2024, the licensee did not have current Safe Sleep training. She obtained one later that day. Y.B. does not have current Safe Sleep training. She has taken it since 9.30.2024. Neither the licensee nor Y.B. had a current food worker card on 9.30.2024. The licenses has completed food handler's since 9.30 but Y.B. has not.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term
The Disaster/Emergency policies/plans are not reviewed at program orientation, annually with all early learning program staff with documented signatures, and when the plan is updated. The policies/plan does not include: How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs. How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children How a provider will account for all children following an earthquake. How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. How parents or guardians will be contacted after the lock down emergency ends.
Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received April 23, 2024 · Resolved May 31, 2024
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · October 3, 2023
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious
The front door and garage door used to be alarmed but the alarms were not functioning today. The sliding glass door to the backyard was not alarmed and does not make a noise when opened. This licensor observed the provider's dog "kissing" a toddler age child by licking his mouth and neither the provider or her assistant were in the room. I called the animal away from the child.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaners were accessible to children in the vanity in the bathroom and in the garage which was unlocked/unlatched.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Dome climber does not have playground chips underneath that are nine inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic gloves were observed to be accessible to children in an unlatched/locked drawer in bathroom vanity. The stairs to the unlicensed portion of the home have a gate but the gate was not in place when this licensor began the inspection. Electrical cord for keyboard was observed plugged into outlet cover that turns a two outlet into a four outlet one.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
When this licensor went outiside to retrieve something from my car, I observed that the deadbolt to the main front door was engaged and it did not automatically unlock when the doorlatch was engaged.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
N.S. has not completed Child Care Basics and was working alone on the premises with 11 children when I arrived today. Although Tyukalo reports that S. has completed Safe Sleep training she was unable to produce verification of that today and it is not showing in MERIT. Although Tyukalo reports that S. has a current food handler's permit, she was unable to produce verification of that today and it is not showing in MERIT. S. assisted Tyukalo with serving the children lunch today. Neither N.R. nor provider Valentina Kyukalo have completed BBP training on an annual basis. Valentina Kyukalo's Safe Sleep training expired in 2022. She has not served an infant since that time so did not think she needed to renew her training.
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Details
- Area
- Bothell, 98012This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-17405, 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, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 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.