Licensed center

Yo Soy Unico Child Care II

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in March 2025. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since March 2024.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Jul 25, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Mar 6, 2025
  • “During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor C. obtained enough information available to determine staff had knowledge of several injuries sustained to a child and did not report to the department or parent by phone within 24 hours suspected child neglect, child endangerment that may put a child at risk.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Received Jun 24, 2024Valid complaint, 3 rules citedresolved Aug 30, 2024
  • “Licensor S. determined there was enough information gathered during the compliance inspection that a violation had occured. Information reported to the Director and Owner required notification to the department within 24hrs and properly documented on the DCYF form. Staff DID NOT report to the department within the 24 hr time frame. Risk”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

  • “Licensor S. determined there was enough information gathered during the compliance inspection that a violation had occured. Information reported to the Director and Owner required notification to the department within 24hrs and properly documented on the DCYF form. Staff DID NOT report to the department within the 24 hr time frame.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(1), WAC 110-300-0475(3)

Of the 206 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (76%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 12 (6%) have two or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Jan 16, 20264 citations
  • “The licensor observed that the Food Handler Permit, issued on 12/06/2022 and valid through 12/09/2024, is expired.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “The licensor observed that one side cabinet door is currently secured with a hair band instead of a proper safety lock, creating a potential risk for children to access hazardous materials. A child-resistant safety lock must be installed on the cabinet door to ensure it closes securely and prevents accidental access. Staff should regularly check that the lock remains functional and replace it immediately if it becomes worn or damaged.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “The licensor observed that the shoe rack made of crates in the hallway is not securely mounted and may obstruct the exit pathway. To ensure safety, the shoe rack should be properly anchored to the wall using appropriate hardware. Staff should routinely verify that the rack remains stable and repair or reinforce it if it becomes loose.”

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

  • “The licensor reviewed the emergency form for a child with epilepsy and noted that there is currently no seizure log or documentation of staff training on file. To ensure the child’s safety, a seizure log should be maintained to track any seizure activity, and all staff must receive training on recognizing and responding to seizures, including emergency procedures. Staff should review the child’s emergency plan regularly and document all related training and incidents.”

    WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)

Jan 24, 20253 citations
  • “Licensor observed a mop and bucket with water present was accessible to children (immediate corrections made: removal of bucket from the childcare space).”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Licensor observed staff did not arrange with parent the necessary medication training to properly manage a child's food allergy.”

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

  • “Licensor observed confirmed trainings for assistant teacher V. U. were not on file or available for Licensor to verify on Merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(1)

May 7, 2024No rules cited
Mar 27, 20246 citations
  • “Licensor observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair. (immediate corrections made: sleeping infant transferred to crib).”

    WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate risk

  • “Licensor observed wood debris located in the outdoor play. (immediate corrections made: removal of equipment)”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Licensor observed Assistant Director D. had and expired food card.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Licensor observed children with a food allergy, health condition and special needs did not have an Individual care plan on file. No medication authorization form on file for a child with a food allergy.”

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

2 more from this inspection
  • “Licensor observed a child with a food allergy does not have a medication authorization form on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

  • “Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of plastic bags). 0165 (5b) Licensor observed a surge protector near a sink. (immediate corrections made: removal of surge protector). 0165 (5e) Licensor observed a power strip plug near the changing table accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of power strip cord).”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 16, 2026
On file
4 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Immediate — Licensor observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair. (immediate corrections made: sleeping infant transferred to crib). · March 27, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · January 16, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

The licensor observed that the Food Handler Permit, issued on 12/06/2022 and valid through 12/09/2024, is expired.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

The licensor reviewed the emergency form for a child with epilepsy and noted that there is currently no seizure log or documentation of staff training on file. To ensure the child’s safety, a seizure log should be maintained to track any seizure activity, and all staff must receive training on recognizing and responding to seizures, including emergency procedures. Staff should review the child’s emergency plan regularly and document all related training and incidents.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The licensor observed that one side cabinet door is currently secured with a hair band instead of a proper safety lock, creating a potential risk for children to access hazardous materials. A child-resistant safety lock must be installed on the cabinet door to ensure it closes securely and prevents accidental access. Staff should regularly check that the lock remains functional and replace it immediately if it becomes worn or damaged.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The licensor observed that the shoe rack made of crates in the hallway is not securely mounted and may obstruct the exit pathway. To ensure safety, the shoe rack should be properly anchored to the wall using appropriate hardware. Staff should routinely verify that the rack remains stable and repair or reinforce it if it becomes loose.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 24, 2025

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Licensor observed confirmed trainings for assistant teacher V. U. were not on file or available for Licensor to verify on Merit.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed a mop and bucket with water present was accessible to children (immediate corrections made: removal of bucket from the childcare space).

Food allergies and special dietary needs

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

Licensor observed staff did not arrange with parent the necessary medication training to properly manage a child's food allergy.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received July 25, 2024 · Resolved March 6, 2025

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor C. obtained enough information available to determine staff had knowledge of several injuries sustained to a child and did not report to the department or parent by phone within 24 hours suspected child neglect, child endangerment that may put a child at risk.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · Received June 24, 2024 · Resolved August 30, 2024

3 valid issues · Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Licensor S. determined there was enough information gathered during the compliance inspection that a violation had occured. Information reported to the Director and Owner required notification to the department within 24hrs and properly documented on the DCYF form. Staff DID NOT report to the department within the 24 hr time frame. Risk

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(1) / 110-300-0475(3) · Serious / Short Term

Licensor S. determined there was enough information gathered during the compliance inspection that a violation had occured. Information reported to the Director and Owner required notification to the department within 24hrs and properly documented on the DCYF form. Staff DID NOT report to the department within the 24 hr time frame.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · March 27, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed wood debris located in the outdoor play. (immediate corrections made: removal of equipment)

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Licensor observed Assistant Director D. had and expired food card.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate

Licensor observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair. (immediate corrections made: sleeping infant transferred to crib).

Food allergies and special dietary needs

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

Licensor observed children with a food allergy, health condition and special needs did not have an Individual care plan on file. No medication authorization form on file for a child with a food allergy.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Licensor observed a child with a food allergy does not have a medication authorization form on file.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of plastic bags). 0165 (5b) Licensor observed a surge protector near a sink. (immediate corrections made: removal of surge protector). 0165 (5e) Licensor observed a power strip plug near the changing table accessible to children. (immediate corrections made: removal of power strip cord).

Report (PDF)

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Details

(253) 737-5363

Address
4329 A St SE Ste A-b
License
PL-79839, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98002

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All checked September 2026.

State record

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

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.

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