Kirkland · Licensed center

A Child's Journey Montessori School

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in August 2026 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since February 2024.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% 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.

Received May 10, 2026Valid complaintresolved Aug 6, 2026

  • “110-300-0500(2)(g) Allegations program did not follow Health Policy in notifying parent of injury to a child the day of the injury”

    The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Apr 29, 20261 citation

  • “It was observed in the infant room the emergency exit was blocked.”

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

Mar 13, 202511 citations

  • “Woodchips under slide less than 9 inches deep.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “Pressure gate installed in doorway of emergency exit in Ducklings room. Correction completed during site visit.”

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

  • “It was observed that care plan did not have documentation of staff's training for individual care plan.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

  • “An unopened child's Zyrtec was observed expired.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

7 more from this inspection

  • “Staff person SJ did not have copy of TB test results in file and not documented in MERIT.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • “Both emergency exit gates were observed not closing all the way.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “Bluejay room bathroom has a gouge in the laminate flooring by toilet.”

    WAC 110-300-0220(1)(f)

  • “Sparrow room flooring has tears and peeling on laminate planks. Chickadee room was observed with chipping in wall.”

    WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0240(2)(d)

  • “Sunflower room was observed having a Febreze air freshener spray in cabinet.”

    WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0240(2)(d)

  • “It was observed that 11 staff have not entered their minimum education in MERIT. Staff person SJ did not have TB test result entered into MERIT.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(1)

  • “One CIS form was observed with a "not complete" status.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Sep 11, 202413 citations

  • “Owlets Room- It was observed that window blind chains had not been securely fastened to the wall. A large rug also was curling on the end, posing a tripping hazard. Seahawks Room- A loose charging cable was laying on the floor, accessible to children. P.A. hose was laid accross the playground, posing a tripping hazard. A toddler bike had a handle broken off which caused a sharp edge.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)

  • “R.A. child had a food allergy, but no allergy plan on site. Ohter allergy plans were dated over 12 months ago.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Many diaper creams and lotions did not have authorizaion forms with the item. Many of these creams were accessible to children. One EpiPen was not stored with the prescription label. Children's Tylenol was authorized for a child under 2 years old, but did not have a doctor's note. The authorization was written for "whenever they need it."”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “In the Seahawks room, a first aid kit was accessible to children on a low shelf in the bathroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

9 more from this inspection

  • “The laundry room door was proped open. Inside were janitorial supplies and cleaning chemicals. In many classrooms, mops and mop buckets were observed to be accessible to children. A toilet plunger was observed in a bathroom. In the Owlet room, Fabuloso was observed to be kept under an unlocked bathroom sink.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “It was observed that the emergency exit gate on the playground was not fully self-closing. A second exterior exit gate just off of the back door was not self-closing.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “The seahawks fridge was tested at a temperature of 60*”

    WAC 110-300-0197(3)

  • “In the Bluejay room, gaps in the laminate floor were observed where the planks have seperated. Slight water damage was also observed in a different area of the bathroom floor.”

    WAC 110-300-0220(1)(f)

  • “Two classrooms had diaper changing pads that were ripped. The provider had these on order and scheduled to be delivered 9/12”

    WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a)

  • “Seahawks- The bathrooms were observed to have a fabric rug located under the sink. Chickadee- An aerosol freshener was observed in the bathroom area. A chip in the baseboard was observed. O.A. chip in the paint on the wall was observed Sparrows- a gouge in the floor by the exterior door was observed Throughout the center, Clorox wipes were observed.”

    WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0240(2)(d)

  • “One child enrolled did not have an allergy plan or asthma plan. A second child's allergy plan was dated from over 12 months ago.”

    WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0300(1)(b), WAC 110-300-0300(1)(d), WAC 110-300-0300(1)(e)

  • “The kitchen sink had it's barrier removed, effectively losing the food prep sink and modifying the sinks to a handwashing sink and a 3-compartment sink.”

    WAC 110-300-0198(4)

  • “A no smoking / vaping sign was not posted. In the chickadee room, a handwashing sign was not posted.”

    WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

Feb 21, 20244 citations

  • “It was observed in the Seahawks room, the paint on the classroom door was chipping, and the toilet paper dispenser had a large crack on it. A window blind in this room also was not secured by a tensioner. On the preschool playground, a cubby/cabinet was observed to have water damange and the laminate was peeling away from the wood.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)

  • “An inhaler does not have the prescribing doctor information, expiration date, length of time to adminster medicine, and instructions for storage.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “One child above the age of 7 was in care.”

    WAC 110-300-0356(3)

  • “It was observed that the emergency exit gate only swung all the way shut if the gate was opened all the way.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 29, 2026
On file
4 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — It was observed in the infant room the emergency exit was blocked. · April 29, 2026

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.

May 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received May 10, 2026 · Resolved August 6, 2026

“110-300-0500(2)(g) Allegations program did not follow Health Policy in notifying parent of injury to a child the day of the injury”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 29, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

It was observed in the infant room the emergency exit was blocked.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 11 findings

Licensing visit · March 13, 2025

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

It was observed that 11 staff have not entered their minimum education in MERIT. Staff person SJ did not have TB test result entered into MERIT.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Woodchips under slide less than 9 inches deep.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

Staff person SJ did not have copy of TB test results in file and not documented in MERIT.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Both emergency exit gates were observed not closing all the way.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Pressure gate installed in doorway of emergency exit in Ducklings room. Correction completed during site visit.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One CIS form was observed with a "not complete" status.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

It was observed that care plan did not have documentation of staff's training for individual care plan.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

An unopened child's Zyrtec was observed expired.

Bathroom space and toilet training

WAC 110-300-0220(1)(f) · Short Term

Bluejay room bathroom has a gouge in the laminate flooring by toilet.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) / 110-300-0240(2)(d) · Short Term

Sparrow room flooring has tears and peeling on laminate planks. Chickadee room was observed with chipping in wall.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) / 110-300-0240(2)(d) · Short Term

Sunflower room was observed having a Febreze air freshener spray in cabinet.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 13 findings

Licensing visit · September 11, 2024

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the emergency exit gate on the playground was not fully self-closing. A second exterior exit gate just off of the back door was not self-closing.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

Owlets Room- It was observed that window blind chains had not been securely fastened to the wall. A large rug also was curling on the end, posing a tripping hazard. Seahawks Room- A loose charging cable was laying on the floor, accessible to children. P.A. hose was laid accross the playground, posing a tripping hazard. A toddler bike had a handle broken off which caused a sharp edge.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

R.A. child had a food allergy, but no allergy plan on site. Ohter allergy plans were dated over 12 months ago.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

The seahawks fridge was tested at a temperature of 60*

Food preparation areas

WAC 110-300-0198(4) · Long Term

The kitchen sink had it's barrier removed, effectively losing the food prep sink and modifying the sinks to a handwashing sink and a 3-compartment sink.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Many diaper creams and lotions did not have authorizaion forms with the item. Many of these creams were accessible to children. One EpiPen was not stored with the prescription label. Children's Tylenol was authorized for a child under 2 years old, but did not have a doctor's note. The authorization was written for "whenever they need it."

Bathroom space and toilet training

WAC 110-300-0220(1)(f) · Short Term

In the Bluejay room, gaps in the laminate floor were observed where the planks have seperated. Slight water damage was also observed in a different area of the bathroom floor.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

Two classrooms had diaper changing pads that were ripped. The provider had these on order and scheduled to be delivered 9/12

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

In the Seahawks room, a first aid kit was accessible to children on a low shelf in the bathroom.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) / 110-300-0240(2)(d) · Short Term

Seahawks- The bathrooms were observed to have a fabric rug located under the sink. Chickadee- An aerosol freshener was observed in the bathroom area. A chip in the baseboard was observed. O.A. chip in the paint on the wall was observed Sparrows- a gouge in the floor by the exterior door was observed Throughout the center, Clorox wipes were observed.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

The laundry room door was proped open. Inside were janitorial supplies and cleaning chemicals. In many classrooms, mops and mop buckets were observed to be accessible to children. A toilet plunger was observed in a bathroom. In the Owlet room, Fabuloso was observed to be kept under an unlocked bathroom sink.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) / 110-300-0300(1)(b) / 110-300-0300(1)(d) / 110-300-0300(1)(e) · Short Term / Long Term

One child enrolled did not have an allergy plan or asthma plan. A second child's allergy plan was dated from over 12 months ago.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A no smoking / vaping sign was not posted. In the chickadee room, a handwashing sign was not posted.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 21, 2024

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the emergency exit gate only swung all the way shut if the gate was opened all the way.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in the Seahawks room, the paint on the classroom door was chipping, and the toilet paper dispenser had a large crack on it. A window blind in this room also was not secured by a tensioner. On the preschool playground, a cubby/cabinet was observed to have water damange and the laminate was peeling away from the wood.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

An inhaler does not have the prescribing doctor information, expiration date, length of time to adminster medicine, and instructions for storage.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious

One child above the age of 7 was in care.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“At A Child’s Journey School, we embrace the Montessori philosophy, which encourages children to learn at their own pace through hands-on activities and child-led exploration.”

Details

(425) 820-5788

Website
achildsjourneyschool.com
Address
11711 124th Ave NE
License
PL-83903, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
Ages 0-6

Nearby

The eight closest of the 12 other licensed centers in ZIP 98034

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How they teach

State record

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

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.