Licensed center
Avocado Montessori Academy Bldg 4
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- Medium center, licensed for 93 children.
- Ages on the license: 6 months to 7 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in June 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since January 2025.
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.
“110-300-0186(1) Allegations program did not obtain an Individual Care Plan for a child upon learning of an allergy to food”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The program failed to obtain an Individual Care Plan after being notified by parent of a food allergy”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 68 (34%) have one or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Aug 4, 20268 citations
“It was observed the emergency gates were locked from the inside during operating hours.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“It was observed a toilet plunger was being stored next to a child's toilet.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0106(1), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(7), WAC 110-300-0106(9)
“It was observed via MERIT faculty members MK, AC, and MA have expired or missing Food handler's Permits”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
4 more from this inspection
“It was observed one emergeny exit gate was not self-closing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings. Short 110-300-0106(6) Term”
WAC 110-300-0106(5)
“It was observed via MERIT that faculty members LD, FY, and SZ are mmissing their TB tests.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
“It was observed child 1 had outdated immunizations.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 22, 20256 citations
“A child's diaper cream / lotion was accessible to children in the toddler bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“Staff person YC has not completed child care basics within 3 months of hire. Items 4,5,6,7, and 9 are included in this trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“Toddler slides were observed to be placed over hard ground on the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“In the Nido and preschool room, the first aid backpacks were observed to be placed on the ground.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
2 more from this inspection
“In the preschool room, toys were blocking the emergency exit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“In the toddler room, the hands free garbage can was not working.”
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 4, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2025 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed the emergency gates were locked from the inside during operating hours.
· August 4, 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 8 findings
Licensing visit · August 4, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
It was observed one emergeny exit gate was not self-closing.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
It was observed the emergency gates were locked from the inside during operating hours.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed child 1 had outdated immunizations.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed a toilet plunger was being stored next to a child's toilet.
WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious
It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings.
WAC 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term
It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings. Short 110-300-0106(6) Term
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed via MERIT faculty members MK, AC, and MA have expired or missing Food handler's Permits
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
It was observed via MERIT that faculty members LD, FY, and SZ are mmissing their TB tests.
Apr 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received April 24, 2026 · Resolved June 16, 2026
“110-300-0186(1) Allegations program did not obtain an Individual Care Plan for a child upon learning of an allergy to food”
The state’s description of the complaint
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
110-300-0186(1) The program failed to obtain an Individual Care Plan after being notified by parent of a food allergy
May 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · May 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
A child's diaper cream / lotion was accessible to children in the toddler bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Staff person YC has not completed child care basics within 3 months of hire. Items 4,5,6,7, and 9 are included in this trainings.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Toddler slides were observed to be placed over hard ground on the playground.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term
In the toddler room, the hands free garbage can was not working.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
In the Nido and preschool room, the first aid backpacks were observed to be placed on the ground.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
In the preschool room, toys were blocking the emergency exit.
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, tuition, teaching approach and a typical day aren’t on this page.
Who cares for your child
Coco (Principal), 7 years in early childhood, Gina (Giraffe Toddler Lead), 20 years in early childhood, Amily (Bunny Nido Chinese teacher), 5 years in early childhood, Angela Viviana Rincon (Bunny Nido Assistant teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Cathy (Giraffe Toddler Chinese teacher), 4 years in early childhood, Dephne (Elephant Toddler Chinese teacher (Chinese assistant teacher)), 8 years in early childhood, Penny (Panda Toddler Chinese teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Conner (Bee Primary English Lead teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Mia (Bee Primary Chinese teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Xiange (Octopus Toddler Lead teacher), 2 years in early childhood, Miku (Octopus Toddler Chinese teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Daniela (Jellyfish Toddler English teacher), 4 years in early childhood, Yim (Beluga Primary Lead teacher), 8 years in early childhood and Sijia (Beluga Primary Chinese teacher), 4 years in early childhood.
What it costs
- Application fee
- $300
A day here
- Hours
- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, year round
- Schedule
- half-day, full-day, after care
Policies
- Enrollment
- Year-round school; children enroll on a month-to-month contract
Details
- Website
- avocado-montessori.com
- Address
- 10406 NE 37th Cir
- License
- PL-84867, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
Nearby
The first eight, A to Z, of the 14 other licensed centers in ZIP 98033
- Bright Beginnings Kids AcademyMedium centerLast state visit Aug 24, 2026 · nothing cited
- Bright Horizons - Kirkland at Urban PlazaLarge centerLast state visit Aug 4, 2026 · 1 citation
- Bright Horizons at KirklandLarge centerLast state visit Jul 29, 2026 · 1 citation
- Bright Horizons at Totem LakeLarge centerLast state visit Mar 5, 2026 · nothing cited
- City Kids PreschoolMedium centerLast state visit Dec 17, 2025 · 3 citations
- Close Reach Academy KirklandMedium centerLast state visit Feb 9, 2026 · 4 citations
- Discovery Center Child CareMedium centerLast state visit Apr 14, 2026 · nothing cited
- Emerson Teen Parent DaycareSmall centerLast state visit Nov 12, 2025 · 1 citation
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Who cares for your child
- Staff avocado-montessori.com
What it costs
- Application fee — Checked September 2026 avocado-montessori.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked September 2026 avocado-montessori.com
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked September 2026 avocado-montessori.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked September 2026 avocado-montessori.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
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 10, 2026.