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You Belong Early Learning Center

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Small center, licensed for 27 children.
Ages on the license: birth to 6 years.
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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 center.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Jun 30, 20252 citations

“The play structure lacked a 6-foot fall zone on all sides. Additionally, the minimum clearances of 20"between swings for "Single-Axis Swings" were not followed. The play structure built in the outdoor area does not comply with CPSC installation and layout standards and arranging”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Child 1 is missing emergency contact information. If no emergency contact is available, a written and signed emergency contact plan may be accepted. Signed parent or guardian permissions pursuant to WAC 110-300-0450”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)

Dec 26, 20243 citations

“an open box of latex gloves were observed on the lower shelf of the diaper changing table accessible the infants in the classroom. 110-300-0165( 3) (f) a small refrigerator placed on a shelf posed a tipping hazard accessible to children.( refrigerator was moved during visit)”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
“110-300-0165( 3) (a) (b) The front and back door that is designated for an emergency exits were locked with a chain link lock up on the top. Supervisor observed a teacher place the chain lock on the door after a parent exited the front door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)
“one of the emergency exits outside does not self-latch when released from an individual's control.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Jun 28, 20247 citations

“Need a locked box for controlled substances.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“Outlet in toddler room(2) must be tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Outlet in bathroom is GFCI but not tamper resistant. Must be both or can be covered with a blank plate.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Outlet in preschool room (2) must be tamper resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

3 more from this inspection

“Small outdoor climber has 2" of ground cover. Must be at least 9".”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Water hoses(2) laying on ground outside are tripping hazards.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Diaper changing tables in the infant and todller rooms are tipping hazards as the wheels don't lock.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit: June 30, 2025
On file: 3 visits since June 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious: Serious — The play structure lacked a 6-foot fall zone on all sides. Additionally, the minimum clearances of 20"between swings for "Single-Axis Swings" were not followed. The play structure built in the outdoor area does not comply with CPSC installation and layout standards and arranging · June 30, 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.

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 30, 2025

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term

Child 1 is missing emergency contact information. If no emergency contact is available, a written and signed emergency contact plan may be accepted. Signed parent or guardian permissions pursuant to WAC 110-300-0450

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The play structure lacked a 6-foot fall zone on all sides. Additionally, the minimum clearances of 20"between swings for "Single-Axis Swings" were not followed. The play structure built in the outdoor area does not comply with CPSC installation and layout standards and arranging

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 26, 2024

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

110-300-0145(11) one of the emergency exits outside does not self-latch when released from an individual's control.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Serious / Short Term

110-300-0165(2) (d) an open box of latex gloves were observed on the lower shelf of the diaper changing table accessible the infants in the classroom. 110-300-0165( 3) (f) a small refrigerator placed on a shelf posed a tipping hazard accessible to children.( refrigerator was moved during visit)

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

110-300-0165( 3) (a) (b) The front and back door that is designated for an emergency exits were locked with a chain link lock up on the top. Supervisor observed a teacher place the chain lock on the door after a parent exited the front door.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · June 28, 2024

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Need a locked box for controlled substances.

Safety requirements