Bright Star Kids Academy

Childcare · Bothell · 31 164th St SW

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 108 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 16, 2025

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

Plastic bags and gloves were observed accessible to children in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms. The providers reported that this is where these items are stored during diaper changes.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

The plastic covering the center support beam of the toddler climber has sharp edges from the plastic being cracked or chipped.

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Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 27, 2025

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

The Benadryl in the Grab and go bag was expired.

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Aug 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 1, 2023

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

One child, a one year old toddler girl has an ICP that does not list all medications. Elsewhere, on the Allergy Plan, Benadryl and Epinephrine are listed but the provider could not locate the Benadryl today.

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

The children's medication authorization forms are not stored with their epi pens.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The primary fire exit pathway from toddler froom and the secondary exit from two's rooms is partially blocked by two water tables and a garbage can. The gate is latched and locked shut preventing children and staff from being able to move at least 50 feet away from the building. The primary emergency exit pathway from the Pre-K room has a gate with a latch at the very top preventing safe egress to at least 50 feet away from the building.

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

The kitchen does not have a door and a provider was not inside. Inside the kitchen this licensor observed detergent, cleaners, sanitizer and bleach in lower cupboards that were not latched. The electrical panel closet was not latched and a container of pesticide was accessible to children in inside.

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