Licensed center
Abc Learning Center - Seattle Hill
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- Medium Creative Curriculum center, licensed for 97 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 7 valid, most recently in September 2026. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2024.
Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% 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.
“Allegations of not having qualifications reviewed or on file before working in classroom.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Paper or electronic copies of qualifications were missing for a staff member and were not available for review by the deparment. Based on absence of physical or electronic records, and lack of employment record on MERIT at the center for this staff member, it is more likely than not that this staff member's qualifications were not reviewed by center director or assistant director.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)(a)(d)
“Staff record for one staff member who had recently quit was incomplete. No proof of professional credentials, requirements, or training were present in the physical file or available electronically.”
WAC 110-300-0115(2)
“Concerns the center did not respond appropriately to reports of inappropriate touching between two children.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The childcare program failed to report the alleged incident of a child being inappropriately touched by another child to DCYF or CPS.”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)
“Concerns the van used to transport children is missing a gas cap and is not safe for children.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Staff report not knowing how the child received the scratch; all staff report the child was very active and additional supervision should have been provided.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“During on-site visit, licensor observed 9 toddler aged children and 1 staff person in the toddler classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 7 (4%) have five or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Aug 12, 20269 citations
“A staff member was observed serving food to children and did not have a food worker card.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Emergency exit door that leads to area outside playground exit gate area is partially blocked by soccer net, bench, and other items.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Child with food allergy has no care plan or medication on file. Child file was not available at time of visit.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Child with food allergy has no care plan or medication on file. Child file was not available at time of visit.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
5 more from this inspection
“Two staff members had expired bloodborne pathogen training. Per Labor and Industries it needs to be completed annually.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
“Emergency exit gate has self-closing/latching mechanism but when tested it did not latch. Secondary gate leading out of playground area was latched and would not open when tested.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“Toddler classroom had cord to air purifier accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“One high chair in infant room was observed to have a dirty tray. No infants were in attendance on day of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a)
“Two children had incomplete CIS/COE on file.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jan 14, 20262 citations
“child with food intolerance does not have signed individual care plan; staff are aware of the intolerance.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“0132(2)(a): two tables in preschool 2 classroom have chipped corners with exposed wood.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)
Sep 16, 20242 citations
“Staff person K.A. needs to complete child care basics”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“Staff are missing emergency contact information: D.D E.M.”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 12, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since September 2024 — all of them cited findings · 7 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
A staff member was observed serving food to children and did not have a food worker card.
· August 12, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · August 12, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Two staff members had expired bloodborne pathogen training. Per Labor and Industries it needs to be completed annually.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two children had incomplete CIS/COE on file.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
A staff member was observed serving food to children and did not have a food worker card.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
Emergency exit gate has self-closing/latching mechanism but when tested it did not latch. Secondary gate leading out of playground area was latched and would not open when tested.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Toddler classroom had cord to air purifier accessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Emergency exit door that leads to area outside playground exit gate area is partially blocked by soccer net, bench, and other items.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child with food allergy has no care plan or medication on file. Child file was not available at time of visit.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child with food allergy has no care plan or medication on file. Child file was not available at time of visit.
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term
One high chair in infant room was observed to have a dirty tray. No infants were in attendance on day of inspection.
Aug 2026 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · Received August 10, 2026 · Resolved September 25, 2026
“Allegations of not having qualifications reviewed or on file before working in classroom.”
The state’s description of the complaint
2 valid issues
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
110-300-0115(1)(a)(d) Paper or electronic copies of qualifications were missing for a staff member and were not available for review by the deparment. Based on absence of physical or electronic records, and lack of employment record on MERIT at the center for this staff member, it is more likely than not that this staff member's qualifications were not reviewed by center director or assistant director.
WAC 110-300-0115(2) · Long Term
110-300-0115(2) Staff record for one staff member who had recently quit was incomplete. No proof of professional credentials, requirements, or training were present in the physical file or available electronically.
Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received February 2, 2026 · Resolved April 21, 2026
“Concerns the center did not respond appropriately to reports of inappropriate touching between two children.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
The childcare program failed to report the alleged incident of a child being inappropriately touched by another child to DCYF or CPS.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 14, 2026
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
0132(2)(a): two tables in preschool 2 classroom have chipped corners with exposed wood.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
child with food intolerance does not have signed individual care plan; staff are aware of the intolerance.
Nov 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received November 17, 2025 · Resolved December 16, 2025
“Concerns the van used to transport children is missing a gas cap and is not safe for children.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 16, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
Staff person K.A. needs to complete child care basics
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
Staff are missing emergency contact information: D.D E.M.
Jul 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received July 29, 2024 · Resolved October 9, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
Staff report not knowing how the child received the scratch; all staff report the child was very active and additional supervision should have been provided.
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 20, 2024 · Resolved August 13, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Sep 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 7, 2023 · Resolved October 5, 2023
Sep 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 5, 2023 · Resolved October 9, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term · No longer on the state’s site as of October 10, 2026
During on-site visit, licensor observed 9 toddler aged children and 1 staff person in the toddler classroom.
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How they teach
Creative Curriculum
“programs built around Creative Curriculum and hands-on learning”
Who cares for your child
Telma Rojas (Center Director), 33 years in early childhood.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- abclearningcenter.com
- Address
- 5006 132nd St SE Bldg D
- License
- PL-13897, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Ages they serve
- infancy through school age
Nearby
The eight closest of the 14 other licensed centers in ZIP 98208
- Kindercare #1707Large center · 0.8 miLast state visit Feb 27, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Small World MontessoriMedium center · 1.1 miLast state visit Sep 28, 2026 · nothing cited
- Americas Best ChildcareMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Jul 22, 2026 · 1 citation
- Silver Lake Child CareSmall center · 2.1 miLast state visit Aug 18, 2025 · nothing cited
- Discovery Childcare Inc 2Medium center · 2.7 miLast state visit Sep 3, 2025 · 1 citation
- Childrens Learning CenterMedium center · 2.8 miLast state visit Nov 24, 2025 · nothing cited
- Kindercare #899Medium center · 2.9 miLast state visit Aug 25, 2026 · 2 citations
- A World DiscoveryMedium center · 3.1 miLast state visit Nov 13, 2025 · nothing cited
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 abclearningcenter.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff abclearningcenter.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked September 2026 abclearningcenter.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked September 2026 abclearningcenter.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 abclearningcenter.com
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.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.
Nearby
The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.