Ages in Stages Pre-K School Age

Childcare · White Center · 8659 9th Ave SW

What Shortlist has verified

Ages served 4 weeks to 5 years Checked July 2026
Hours 11 hours a day Checked June 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked June 2026
Licensed capacity 47 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 4, 2025

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

New staff member Yordanos Kifle was has a pending background check but not a cleared one.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Half door leading from the Zoo Crew classroom to the entry area of the center requires special knowledge to open.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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