Queen Anne · Licensed center
Beginnings Queen Anne
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- Small play-based center, licensed for 39 children.
- Ages on the license: 3 months to 6 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 64 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 23% had rules cited at all 5, as this center did.
Licensing inspections
Aug 6, 20261 citation
“At the time of inspection, there are a few furnitures that have exposed wood with splintered edges in infant and toddler classroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Jul 21, 20254 citations
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the playground has mutiple places that has exposed splintered edges.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are multiple areas in preschool classroom block areas has chipped paint that is accessibleto children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in infant and toddler classroom s hotter than 120 degree.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Oct 14, 20242 citations
“Wood chips were observed to be less than nine inches deep at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“The alarming device in the infant room was not observed when the door was opened at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Nov 6, 20233 citations
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, an outlet cover in the toddler room was broken and covered with tape, accessible to kids. Also, the sheet rock step under the toddler bathroom sink was broken/chipped, exposing the sheet rock. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was a laptop, glowing sphere, and speaker plugged into a power strip and long enough to reach the teacher handwashing sink (less than 2' away), that were accessible and in reach of the preschool children present.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g)
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the cabinet under the teacher handwashing sink contained Borax, a quart size container of vineger, a disenfecting spray bottle (with bleach water), all labled with "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children present.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was an a-frame climber and a jeep themed climb and slide toy on the preschool playground that had tires, balance beams, and a wooden arch bridge that were around the base of the climbers and did not have the 6' safe fall zone in each direction.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
May 10, 20234 citations
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the preschool had multiple cords that could form a loop around a child's neck, accessible to children. Disco ball cord (4' long) under loft; air purifier cord (2'), extension cord around door (2.5' long). At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were numerous plastic bags in the toddler bathroom that were accessible to children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the small group of cubbies by front right entrance gate was not secured to the wall an posed a falling/tipping hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, liquid soap and Ajax cleaner, and one cleaning spray bottle, were accessible to children in the bathroom cupboard. In the toddler classroom, there was a crate of 3-step cleaner bottles right next to a toddler handwashing sink, within reach of children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the infant classroom had 7 children signed into the classroom (and were in classroom). The classroom is only licensed for 6 children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two children in the classroom that were over 12 months old. The classroom is licensed for children ages 3 months through 11 months.”
WAC 110-300-0356(3)
“At the time of the onsite monitor visit, one teacher present and serving food did not have a current food workers card in MERIT or available for review. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff members who had been employed for more than three months (6 months to 2+ years) did not have a completed childcare basics training documented in MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 6, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children.
· July 21, 2025
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 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 6, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, there are a few furnitures that have exposed wood with splintered edges in infant and toddler classroom accessible to children.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the playground has mutiple places that has exposed splintered edges.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are multiple areas in preschool classroom block areas has chipped paint that is accessibleto children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in infant and toddler classroom s hotter than 120 degree.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 14, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
The alarming device in the infant room was not observed when the door was opened at the time of inspection.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips were observed to be less than nine inches deep at the time of inspection.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 6, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was an a-frame climber and a jeep themed climb and slide toy on the preschool playground that had tires, balance beams, and a wooden arch bridge that were around the base of the climbers and did not have the 6' safe fall zone in each direction.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, an outlet cover in the toddler room was broken and covered with tape, accessible to kids. Also, the sheet rock step under the toddler bathroom sink was broken/chipped, exposing the sheet rock. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was a laptop, glowing sphere, and speaker plugged into a power strip and long enough to reach the teacher handwashing sink (less than 2' away), that were accessible and in reach of the preschool children present.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the cabinet under the teacher handwashing sink contained Borax, a quart size container of vineger, a disenfecting spray bottle (with bleach water), all labled with "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children present.
May 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 10, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the preschool had multiple cords that could form a loop around a child's neck, accessible to children. Disco ball cord (4' long) under loft; air purifier cord (2'), extension cord around door (2.5' long). At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were numerous plastic bags in the toddler bathroom that were accessible to children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the small group of cubbies by front right entrance gate was not secured to the wall an posed a falling/tipping hazard.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, liquid soap and Ajax cleaner, and one cleaning spray bottle, were accessible to children in the bathroom cupboard. In the toddler classroom, there was a crate of 3-step cleaner bottles right next to a toddler handwashing sink, within reach of children.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the infant classroom had 7 children signed into the classroom (and were in classroom). The classroom is only licensed for 6 children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two children in the classroom that were over 12 months old. The classroom is licensed for children ages 3 months through 11 months.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, one teacher present and serving food did not have a current food workers card in MERIT or available for review. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff members who had been employed for more than three months (6 months to 2+ years) did not have a completed childcare basics training documented in MERIT.
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How they teach
Play-based and developmental
“We believe that children learn through play and exploration.”
What it costs
$3,300 a month for an infant
Higher than 74% of the 46 that publish a price.
Higher than 89% of the 70 that publish a price.
Higher than 88% of the 99 that publish a price.
Beginnings Queen AnneMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $1,360 to $2,718 a month
- Application fee
- $125
A day here
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Meals are included in monthly tuition
- Schedule
- full-day, part-week
- Closed
- 11 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day, and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Policies
- Enrollment
- Applicants have three days to accept an offered spot; registration fee plus first and last month's tuition are due on enrollment and are non-refundable; part-time enrollment is restricted
Details
- Website
- seattlebegin.org
- Address
- 1617 1st Ave W
- License
- PL-13171, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
- Ages they serve
- 3 months to 6 years (under 7 years)
- Established
- 1987
Nearby
- Queen Anne Community CenterMedium center · 0.1 miLast state visit Aug 13, 2026 · nothing cited
- St Anne School Pre KindergartenSmall center · 0.2 miLast state visit Sep 22, 2026 · nothing cited
- Bayview Intergenerational Children's CenterMedium center · 0.6 miLast state visit Sep 9, 2025 · nothing cited
- Bright Horizons at InterbayLarge center · 0.9 miLast state visit Jul 15, 2026 · 1 citation
- Cosmopolitan Kids Uptown AcademyLarge center · 1.0 miLast state visit Aug 11, 2026 · 1 citation
- North Queen Anne Childcare CenterMedium center · 1.0 miLast state visit Nov 5, 2025 · 4 citations
- Little Mountain MontessoriMedium center · 1.4 miLast state visit Aug 10, 2026 · 4 citations
- Kidspace Childcare CenterMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Jul 21, 2026 · 3 citations
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked June 2026 seattlebegin.org
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Hours, Schedule, Closed — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 seattlebegin.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org
- Established — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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.