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CDSA Launch at Madrona Elementary
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- Large HighScope center, licensed for 171 children.
- Ages on the license: 3 years to 13 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Jan 8, 20266 citations
“Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“Licensor observed plastic bags and items wipes that read, "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Licensor observed multiple staff are missing or have expired food handlers permits.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Licensor observed Center Director on site during the visit does not meet the minimum qualification requirements.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
2 more from this inspection
“Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around children's neck are accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“Licensor observed multiple child files do not have a current, complete and medically verified certificate of immunizations, CIS or COE from the Washington state immunization system (WA IIS).”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Oct 24, 20242 citations
“(10) Staff members B.J., J. H, J.J., M.E. and L. will need to take/renew/record Blood Borne Pathogens trainings and make sure it iis Uploaded into the MERIT system. (11) CPR and 1st Aid will need to be taken/renewed/recorded into the MERIT System for staff members B.J., J.J., J.E., Y.B. , and E. (3) Staff members B., J.N., J.E., L.J. will need to take/renew/record evidence of completing Initial Training (School Age Staff Training) and recorded into MERIT; Staff members M., B. and J. are in their 1st 3 months anmd will need to have this completed by the end of their 3rd month of Employment.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“(1)(2) and (3) Two of the three child files looked at do not have a CIS form (or copy) and do not have written notice or written proof of immunization information”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Oct 11, 20236 citations
“An unlocked drawer in preschool classroom 1, is child accessible and full of art supplies that include small round white Styrofoam collage type pieces that poses a choking or ingestion hazard. In preschool classroom 2, loose and peeled back wallpaper in about a 5 inch wide section, poses a choking hazard to children. Cords to power an electrical device observed accessible to children in Preschool 1 Classroom (plugged into a wall) that are capable of forming a loop around a child's neck poses a safety risk to children. A large kitchen knife observed left in kitchen sink, is viewed accessible to children as they have open access to the kitchen as the half door gate was opened. Adult scissors viewed in the classrooms are kid accessible. Both the knife and the scissors, pose a cutting hazard to children. A glass coffee pot accessible to children in the kitchen area, was observed full of hot coffee and it was turned on. Hot coffee poses a burn hazard. The kitchen door was propped open and the children have access to the kitchen and to the coffee pot.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
“First aid kits observed accessible to children. Backpacks with first aid kits observed on the floor in the classroom. The provider stated that they don't have hooks for the first aid/grab and go backpacks and they are stored on the floor. First aid kit missing: scissors, tweezers, and first aid manual. Not all staff have files or records onsite to verify they have completed First Aid CPR training.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“Laundry detergent and bleach viewed accessible to children in a laundry room with the door propped open. Children were observed walking in the passage way between the open kitchen and laundry room. Storage room/laundry room door was viewed propped open making it accessible to children. Janitorial equipment viewed accessible to children as the door to the utility/laundry room closet was viewed propped open.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Out of 5 child files were gone through, only 2 were complete with clear substitutions for food allergies. Provider does not have records for all staff that they have been trained for medication management.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
2 more from this inspection
“5 files viewed, not all staff are current with BBP training and new staff could not be verified they have had the training as their files were not onsite to review. 5 files viewed, not all staff had had food handers training and are not up to date. New staff had no files to view what was added to their merit account as completed, was able to be verified with documents for the department to review. Director does not have a list of staff who has had medication management and who has not had it. Director does not had records/files for new staff to verify which trainings new staff have had.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Not all new staff files were onsite or sent by HR to the Director. No record was available to know who currently has been trained for medication policies and procedures. The Director was unsure who had and didn't have medication management training. Not all children with medications, had written consent from their parent or guardian. Not all files were complete or up to date for the new school year. One child had medication with a permission form from the previous year. One child had was missing prescription box for an epi pen and box and directions for Benadryl. The epi pen had no expiration date. Benadryl not in the original packaging, but loose in a zippy bag. Only one dosage observed in a metal wrapper. Children's medication in backpacks stored on the floor, viewed accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 8, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting.
· January 8, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · January 8, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed plastic bags and items wipes that read, "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible to children.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Licensor observed multiple child files do not have a current, complete and medically verified certificate of immunizations, CIS or COE from the Washington state immunization system (WA IIS).
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
Licensor observed Center Director on site during the visit does not meet the minimum qualification requirements.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licensor observed multiple staff are missing or have expired food handlers permits.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around children's neck are accessible to children.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 24, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
(10) Staff members B.J., J. H, J.J., M.E. and L. will need to take/renew/record Blood Borne Pathogens trainings and make sure it iis Uploaded into the MERIT system. (11) CPR and 1st Aid will need to be taken/renewed/recorded into the MERIT System for staff members B.J., J.J., J.E., Y.B. , and E. (3) Staff members B., J.N., J.E., L.J. will need to take/renew/record evidence of completing Initial Training (School Age Staff Training) and recorded into MERIT; Staff members M., B. and J. are in their 1st 3 months anmd will need to have this completed by the end of their 3rd month of Employment.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) and (3) Two of the three child files looked at do not have a CIS form (or copy) and do not have written notice or written proof of immunization information
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · October 11, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
An unlocked drawer in preschool classroom 1, is child accessible and full of art supplies that include small round white Styrofoam collage type pieces that poses a choking or ingestion hazard. In preschool classroom 2, loose and peeled back wallpaper in about a 5 inch wide section, poses a choking hazard to children. Cords to power an electrical device observed accessible to children in Preschool 1 Classroom (plugged into a wall) that are capable of forming a loop around a child's neck poses a safety risk to children. A large kitchen knife observed left in kitchen sink, is viewed accessible to children as they have open access to the kitchen as the half door gate was opened. Adult scissors viewed in the classrooms are kid accessible. Both the knife and the scissors, pose a cutting hazard to children. A glass coffee pot accessible to children in the kitchen area, was observed full of hot coffee and it was turned on. Hot coffee poses a burn hazard. The kitchen door was propped open and the children have access to the kitchen and to the coffee pot.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
First aid kits observed accessible to children. Backpacks with first aid kits observed on the floor in the classroom. The provider stated that they don't have hooks for the first aid/grab and go backpacks and they are stored on the floor. First aid kit missing: scissors, tweezers, and first aid manual. Not all staff have files or records onsite to verify they have completed First Aid CPR training.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Laundry detergent and bleach viewed accessible to children in a laundry room with the door propped open. Children were observed walking in the passage way between the open kitchen and laundry room. Storage room/laundry room door was viewed propped open making it accessible to children. Janitorial equipment viewed accessible to children as the door to the utility/laundry room closet was viewed propped open.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Out of 5 child files were gone through, only 2 were complete with clear substitutions for food allergies. Provider does not have records for all staff that they have been trained for medication management.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
5 files viewed, not all staff are current with BBP training and new staff could not be verified they have had the training as their files were not onsite to review. 5 files viewed, not all staff had had food handers training and are not up to date. New staff had no files to view what was added to their merit account as completed, was able to be verified with documents for the department to review. Director does not have a list of staff who has had medication management and who has not had it. Director does not had records/files for new staff to verify which trainings new staff have had.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Not all new staff files were onsite or sent by HR to the Director. No record was available to know who currently has been trained for medication policies and procedures. The Director was unsure who had and didn't have medication management training. Not all children with medications, had written consent from their parent or guardian. Not all files were complete or up to date for the new school year. One child had medication with a permission form from the previous year. One child had was missing prescription box for an epi pen and box and directions for Benadryl. The epi pen had no expiration date. Benadryl not in the original packaging, but loose in a zippy bag. Only one dosage observed in a metal wrapper. Children's medication in backpacks stored on the floor, viewed accessible to children.
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How they teach
HighScope and faith-based
“Launch instructional framework is based on the HighScope Approach to Preschool Education (HighScope)”
What it costs
$855 a month for a preschooler
Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say whether this is a full-time price.
- Application fee
- $75
- Siblings
- 10% family discount for 2nd and additional children on base monthly tuition
A day here
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Meals
- USDA-based meals and snacks offered; milk provided; preschool students bring lunch from home; packed lunches also required on full days for school-age, in summer, and on field trips; all locations nut free (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Outdoors
- School-age children spend at least 30 minutes outside every day; outdoor play provided in all weather with an undercover alternative (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Sleep
- Daily rest period after lunch for children in care 6+ hours; sleep optional with quiet alternatives offered; families provide a labeled blanket and crib sheet (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Diapers
- Families send diapers, wipes and other toileting supplies; staff can provide standing diaper-changing support (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Updates for parents
- Procare / MyProcare parent portal; monthly tuition statements by email; family conferences at least twice a year for early learning (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Schedule
- full-day (8:00 am-6:00 pm), preschool half-day (8:00 am-2:00 pm, after care available), after-school (end-of-day bell to 6:00 pm) (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Closed
- 14 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed for MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, the week between Christmas and New Year's (dependent on Seattle Public Schools), and floating holidays (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Child must be fever-free 24 hours without medication and symptoms improved/gone before returning (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Special needs
- Committed to meeting needs of all children regardless of special health care needs or disabilities; accepts IEP/504 plans; ChildFind referrals; behavior consultants and coaching (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Website
- launchlearning.org
- Address
- 1121 33rd Ave
- License
- PL-3258, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 4
- Ages they serve
- Preschool ages 3-5; after school grades K-5; summer programs ages 3-12
Nearby
The eight closest of the 15 other licensed centers in ZIP 98122
- Epiphany SchoolSmall center · 0.5 miLast state visit Mar 3, 2026 · 3 citations
- Epiphany Early Learning PreschoolMedium center · 0.5 miLast state visit Feb 18, 2026 · 1 citation
- Causey's Learning CenterSmall center · 0.7 miLast state visit Sep 18, 2025 · complaint investigation
- Future Trust Daycare CenterSmall center · 0.7 miLast state visit Jan 28, 2026 · 2 citations
- French American School of Puget SoundSmall center · 0.8 miLast state visit Jun 22, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Community Day Center for ChildrenSmall center · 0.9 miLast state visit Nov 24, 2025 · nothing cited
- First Place SchoolMedium center · 0.9 miLast state visit Feb 5, 2026 · 7 citations
- The Learning Tree MontessoriMedium center · 1.1 miLast state visit Aug 14, 2026 · nothing cited
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-Family-Information-Guide-2025-2026-English.pdf
What it costs
- Preschool, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-2026-2027-Tuition-Rates-Seattle.pdf
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Updates for parents, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-Family-Information-Guide-2025-2026-English.pdf
- Schedule — Checked September 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-Family-Information-Guide-2025-2026-English.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked August 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-Family-Information-Guide-2025-2026-English.pdf
- Special needs — Checked July 2026 launchlearning.org/…/Launch-Family-Information-Guide-2025-2026-English.pdf
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 launchlearning.org
- Address — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License, Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 launchlearning.org
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.
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.