Beginnings School

Childcare · Capitol Hill · 1821 15th Ave

What Shortlist has verified

Monthly tuition $2,570–$3,300 Checked July 2026
Ages served 3 months to 5 years Checked July 2026
Hours 10 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 43 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked March 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 14, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Wood chips observed sparse in areas, ground observed at the base of the slide with very little wood chips noted, and wood chips observed not nine inches deep under the climber's fall zones.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

2 children with identified food allergies needing epi pen medications for those allergies, have no written plan that identifies food substitutes for allergic foods.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

A child in the toddler room, had cortisone medication present with no signed consent from the parent to administer the medication.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Complaint

Complaint · December 14, 2023

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

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 14, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Written instructions are not current and the Epi Pen has expired for one child with an nut allergy. Food substitutions or changes in food plan need to be updated. The provider needs to arrange with the parents to update the need for a new medication that is not expired, complete new medication consent forms, and update any training staff may need depending on the Doctor's instructions.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Current medication for a child is outdated and a new medication form consent form is needed from the family. Benadryl is present without the box and the measuring cup is not secured to keep it clean. Benadryl is present without an updated permission consent form from the parent.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 13, 2023

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

An epi per, had no prescription or prescription box. Epi pen is not labled with a prescription lable. No first or last name of the child. No date the prescritpion was filled. No name and contact information of the prescribing health professional. No dossage amount and length of time to give the medication. No instructions for the aministration and storage of the epi pen.

Report (PDF)

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