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Alki Beach Academy

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in August 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since January 2024.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Apr 3, 2024Valid complaintresolved Aug 1, 2024
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

Feb 6, 20262 citations

  • “Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink.”

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

  • “Licensor observed several floating shelves holding objects stacked on top of one another, presenting a hazardous fall risk.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

Feb 7, 20258 citations

  • “Food Handler certification was expired or incomplete for six staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Initial training was incomplete for four teachers. 110-300-0106(8) - The Safe Sleep training was expired for the majority of staff.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “The climbing playground structures were placed too close to the fence and to each other, failing to meet the six-foot fall zone requirement. 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) - The chip ground cover measured near the slide exit was four inches deep.”

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

  • “Some medications were not accompanied by authorization forms. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - A few EpiPens lacked prescription labels. All medication for enrolled children was observed expired. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) - Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.”

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

  • “Cleaning supplies and chemicals were stored in unlocked drawers under the sinks in the Teal, Red, and Orange classrooms, posing a safety concern. 110-300-0260(1)(c) - Cleaning solutions were stored in non-original containers without appropriate labeling.”

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

4 more from this inspection

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “Electrical cords were observed on the floor in some classrooms, accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - A small refrigerator in the Green classroom was placed on the floor without a safety lock. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - Freestanding lamps were not properly secured in the Teal classroom. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - A basketball with a torn cover was observed on the playground.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

  • “The refrigerator in the Orange classroom displayed a temperature of 50°F. The licensor could not determine whether the thermometer was inaccurate due to the warm refrigerator walls. 110-300-0197(4) - Observed dry food lacked expiration dates and nutritional labeling.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(3)

Jan 30, 2024No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 6, 2026
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink. · February 6, 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.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 6, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Licensor observed several floating shelves holding objects stacked on top of one another, presenting a hazardous fall risk.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · February 7, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12) - Food Handler certification was expired or incomplete for six staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Initial training was incomplete for four teachers. 110-300-0106(8) - The Safe Sleep training was expired for the majority of staff.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0146(1) - The climbing playground structures were placed too close to the fence and to each other, failing to meet the six-foot fall zone requirement. 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) - The chip ground cover measured near the slide exit was four inches deep.

Medication

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

110-300-0215(3) - Some medications were not accompanied by authorization forms. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - A few EpiPens lacked prescription labels. All medication for enrolled children was observed expired. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) - Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies and chemicals were stored in unlocked drawers under the sinks in the Teal, Red, and Orange classrooms, posing a safety concern. 110-300-0260(1)(c) - Cleaning solutions were stored in non-original containers without appropriate labeling.

Safety requirements

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

110-300-0165(2)(c) - Electrical cords were observed on the floor in some classrooms, accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - A small refrigerator in the Green classroom was placed on the floor without a safety lock. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - Freestanding lamps were not properly secured in the Teal classroom. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - A basketball with a torn cover was observed on the playground.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

110-300-0197(3) - The refrigerator in the Orange classroom displayed a temperature of 50°F. The licensor could not determine whether the thermometer was inaccurate due to the warm refrigerator walls. 110-300-0197(4) - Observed dry food lacked expiration dates and nutritional labeling.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received April 3, 2024 · Resolved August 1, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

The state’s report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Developmental and play-based

“Rather than dedicating ourselves to a rigorous academic curriculum, our play-based approach to learning promotes skills across each domain, enabling child’s success.”

What it costs

$2,600 a month for an infant

Infant$2,600

Lower than 65% of the 46 that publish a price.

Toddler$2,500

Higher than 63% of the 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$2,400

Higher than 71% of the 99 that publish a price.

Alki Beach AcademyMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Application fee
$200
Siblings
ten percent discount applied to the oldest child's tuition

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Provides predominantly organic meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, final snack); family-supplied food is an accepted alternative
Outdoors
At least 30 minutes of the scheduled active play is outdoor play (except for infants)
Sleep
Scheduled rest period (12:30–3:00pm) providing each child at least two hours of rest opportunity
Diapers
Families supply diapers/pull-ups, labelled with the child's name
Updates for parents
In-person, text, call, email, or social media; lobby postings; daily report
Closed
Closures scheduled around federal holidays

Policies

When a child is sick
Child stays out until 24 hours after the last symptom or until cleared by a medical professional; symptoms include fever of 100.4°F with behavior change or other symptoms, repeated vomiting or diarrhea, undiscovered rash, open sores, mouth sores with drooling, lice, ringworm, or scabies
Special needs
Maintains Individual Care Plans (ICPs) for children with special needs or notable conditions, per state regulation
Enrollment
30 days' written notice required to voluntarily end care; family owes tuition through the month the termination takes effect; families are not charged until a spot is secured and accepted

Details

(206) 618-3399

Website
alkibeachacademy.com
Address
2414 SW Andover St Suite F-102
License
PL-6365, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
5 weeks to 6 years

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98106

All in ZIP 98106

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How they teach

What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Policies

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.

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 10, 2026.