Alki Beach Academy

Childcare · West Seattle · 2414 SW Andover St Suite F-102

What Shortlist has verified

Monthly tuition $2,400–$2,600 Checked July 2026
Ages served 5 weeks to 6 years Checked July 2026
Hours 11 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 157 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked March 2026

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State record — Washington DCYF

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

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.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Complaint

Complaint · April 3, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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