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Zainab Family Child Care
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- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
- Ages on the license: birth to 13 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Nov 12, 20253 citations
“At the time of inspection, Provider S.H. was working on-site with an expired background check.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“At the time of arrival, the front emergency exit door was locked from the inside with a deadbolt.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple dark stains on the caulking connectng the bathtub to the floor.”
WAC 110-300-0241(6)
Jun 12, 20246 citations
“Provider did not have a first aid kit in the vehicle, This was cited during previous inspection on 1/2/2024. S. went and purchased a first aid kit after picking up children from school. Provider showed the licensor that she had purchased the kit when she returned from picking up the children and that it would be kept in th vehicle- . corrected onsite The provider will need to make copies of emergency information and health history to keep in the car. Licensor explained to assistant, S.H that they could make a copy of the enrollment forms for the vehicle. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
“Children files were still missing medical consent signatures giving program permission to transport children via ambulance if there was a medical emergency. This was cited during the last 2 previous inspections (7/19/2023 and 1/2/2024).”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(g)
“Cording for printer was secured during the visit. The walls of the space had been repainted so equipment cording had been unplugged and not plugged back in. The equipment for the Xfinity box and televison were plugged in but is loose and needs securing. Water was too hot at 128.5 provider informed licensor they had just replaced the water heater at the home.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“The documentation for reviewing the Disaster Plan that was signed off on in January was not found so the licensor had the staff members, S.H and Z.E sign off -Corrected on site during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
2 more from this inspection
“Program has a cleaning schedule but did not appear to be followeed. There was no spray bottles observed for the main child care space. Assistant, S.H could not find the spray bottles for the main space during the visit. Restroom toilet seat and lid was up when the licensor arrived to the home. During the inspection the licensor observed dark brown substance (possible BM) on the lid. The licensor inspected the restroom then asked about the spray bottles which were located in the locked cabinet under the sink. Licensor asked assistant and provider whom had come in the restroom what was on the toilet seat and the provider thought the licensor was referencing inside the toilet where the water rings were. The licensor pointed and referenced the seat and asked if it was BM provider replied she was not sure. Licensor requested that they clean it off using the 3 step process. Licensor left out of the restroom.”
WAC 110-300-0241(6)
“Kits were missing ace bandage and manual. Provider went and purchased Ace bandages during the visit after picking up children from school and showed the licensor. Licensor informed her to make sure that she puts one with the kit in the car.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
Jan 2, 20247 citations
“Draino was accessible to children on the counter. This was removed and put in a locked storage area during the inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Provider does not have complete first aid kit for the vehicle. Vehicle does not have emergency reflective triangles.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2), WAC 110-300-0480(3)
“Smoke detector was beeping and needed to replace battery. Staff put a new battery in during the inspection. Licensor tested smoke detector to insure it was now working.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g)
“Children files are missing health history and signatures for consent to seek medical attention. This was sited during the previous inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0460(4)(g)
3 more from this inspection
“There was no documentation that staff reviewed disaster plan. Licensor had staff review it during the inspection and sign off on it.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
“First aid kit is missing tweezers, tape and elastic wrapping bandage.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
“MERIT must be updated with trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Jul 19, 20238 citations
“Medication in cabinet above kitchen counter was accessible. Lotions, polish removers, oils etc are accessible to school age children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“Assistant teachers are missing food handlers permits and 1 assistant is missing Safe Sleep Training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(1), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“Assistant teachers have not submitted education to be verified in MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0100(7)
“Assistant teachers were missing documenation that they have received the Staff Handbook, RCW, WAC, and Background Check WAC.”
WAC 110-300-0110(4)
4 more from this inspection
“Assistants did not have documentation in their files that they have reviewed the Disaster Plan upon hire and yearly.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
“Start date of employment was missing from files. Job Titles were missing. Emergency Contact missing from file. Application was missing resume/application.”
WAC 110-300-0115(2), WAC 110-300-0115(3)
“Medical informaiton location for staff is not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
“Missing ace bandage, tweezers and tape.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- November 12, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, Provider S.H. was working on-site with an expired background check.
· November 12, 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 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 12, 2025
WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor observed multiple dark stains on the caulking connectng the bathtub to the floor.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of inspection, Provider S.H. was working on-site with an expired background check.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of arrival, the front emergency exit door was locked from the inside with a deadbolt.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · June 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(g) · Short Term
Children files were still missing medical consent signatures giving program permission to transport children via ambulance if there was a medical emergency. This was cited during the last 2 previous inspections (7/19/2023 and 1/2/2024).
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
Kits were missing ace bandage and manual. Provider went and purchased Ace bandages during the visit after picking up children from school and showed the licensor. Licensor informed her to make sure that she puts one with the kit in the car.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term
Cording for printer was secured during the visit. The walls of the space had been repainted so equipment cording had been unplugged and not plugged back in. The equipment for the Xfinity box and televison were plugged in but is loose and needs securing. Water was too hot at 128.5 provider informed licensor they had just replaced the water heater at the home.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
The documentation for reviewing the Disaster Plan that was signed off on in January was not found so the licensor had the staff members, S.H and Z.E sign off -Corrected on site during the visit.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
Provider did not have a first aid kit in the vehicle, This was cited during previous inspection on 1/2/2024. S. went and purchased a first aid kit after picking up children from school. Provider showed the licensor that she had purchased the kit when she returned from picking up the children and that it would be kept in th vehicle- . corrected onsite The provider will need to make copies of emergency information and health history to keep in the car. Licensor explained to assistant, S.H that they could make a copy of the enrollment forms for the vehicle. Risk
WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term
Program has a cleaning schedule but did not appear to be followeed. There was no spray bottles observed for the main child care space. Assistant, S.H could not find the spray bottles for the main space during the visit. Restroom toilet seat and lid was up when the licensor arrived to the home. During the inspection the licensor observed dark brown substance (possible BM) on the lid. The licensor inspected the restroom then asked about the spray bottles which were located in the locked cabinet under the sink. Licensor asked assistant and provider whom had come in the restroom what was on the toilet seat and the provider thought the licensor was referencing inside the toilet where the water rings were. The licensor pointed and referenced the seat and asked if it was BM provider replied she was not sure. Licensor requested that they clean it off using the 3 step process. Licensor left out of the restroom.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · January 2, 2024
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(g) · Short Term
Smoke detector was beeping and needed to replace battery. Staff put a new battery in during the inspection. Licensor tested smoke detector to insure it was now working.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Draino was accessible to children on the counter. This was removed and put in a locked storage area during the inspection.
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(b) / 110-300-0460(4)(g) · Short Term
Children files are missing health history and signatures for consent to seek medical attention. This was sited during the previous inspection.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
There was no documentation that staff reviewed disaster plan. Licensor had staff review it during the inspection and sign off on it.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
First aid kit is missing tweezers, tape and elastic wrapping bandage.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) / 110-300-0480(3) · Serious / Short Term
Provider does not have complete first aid kit for the vehicle. Vehicle does not have emergency reflective triangles.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · July 19, 2023
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant teachers have not submitted education to be verified in MERIT.
Program based staff policies and training
WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term
Assistant teachers were missing documenation that they have received the Staff Handbook, RCW, WAC, and Background Check WAC.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Assistants did not have documentation in their files that they have reviewed the Disaster Plan upon hire and yearly.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
Missing ace bandage, tweezers and tape.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Medication in cabinet above kitchen counter was accessible. Lotions, polish removers, oils etc are accessible to school age children.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) / 110-300-0115(3) · Long Term / Short Term
Start date of employment was missing from files. Job Titles were missing. Emergency Contact missing from file. Application was missing resume/application.
WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Long Term / Serious / Short Term
Assistant teachers are missing food handlers permits and 1 assistant is missing Safe Sleep Training.
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Details
- Area
- Seattle, 98168This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-82292, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; 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.