Bright Minds Ark LLC

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 3, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12) Licensor observed that SH food permit expired 03/31/2025 and AJ did not have a permit in MERIT or file. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

110-300-0105(2) Licensor observed household members, AH and AH, were expired. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags were accessible in the kitchen in unsecured cabinets and kitchen drawers. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

110-300-0165(4)(e) Licensor measured with Department provided thermometer water tempt was 135.6. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

110-300-0165(5)(b) Licensor observed in the bathroom near the sink there was no GFCI outlet. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Cleaning schedules · WAC 110-300-0241(1)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0241(1)(a) Licensor observed Provider preparing and serving lunch to the children on a table top that was neither cleaned nor sanitized after being used for playtime before serving food. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious

110-300-0345(5)(c) Licensor observed child outside of the home in the unfenced yard without supervision.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 20, 2024

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

Outdoor play area and deck; exit gate covered with a large carpet, does not auto close or auto latch. The deck needs to be repaired or replaced; there are gaps in the wood and the fence has fallen away from the deck. This was discussed on site; licensee reported the owner of home does not want to repair.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2023

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

During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed an enrolled child has type 1 diabetes, no individual care plan was on file.

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

During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed no individual care plan on how to treat child with type 1 diabetes.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff member has an expired food handler permit training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During on site annual inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed both licensee and assistant have expired safe sleep training.

Report (PDF)

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