West Seattle Children's House

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 30, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the front emergency exit gate leading to the driveway was not self-closing.

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Apr 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 23, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor measured the depth of the wood chips surrounding a climbing play structure and a slide with stairs to be less than 6in. Climbing play structure was measured to be 3ft 4in tall. Slide was measured to be 2ft 2in tall. Slide did not have 6ft fall zone clearance surrounding it.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed the sliding glass door exiting to the back yard was locked from the inside while children were inside the home.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed 3 black plastic rat bait/poison traps in the outdoor play areas accessible to children. Licensor observed AA batteries accessible in a drawer in the kitchen. Batteries were made inaccessible while licensor was on site.

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 21, 2023

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Outdoor gate was unable to self-close and self-latch at the time of inspection.

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