Licensed center

Cdsa Launch Highland Park

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 1 of its 3 licensing inspections since March 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 20% had rules cited at 1 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Licensing inspections

Jan 30, 2026No rules cited
Mar 28, 20252 citations

  • “1) Climber was next to fence and did not have 6.5 feet of fallzones (per product guide of Naturally Playful Woodland Climber II™) 1ab) Woodchips surrounding climber measured only 7 inches deep”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “Licensor observed laundry room unlocked and accessible to children that had laundry detergent and dryer sheets labeled keep out of reach of children, cabinet below sink was unlocked in unlocked kitchen with bleach inside cabinet labeled keep out of reach of children, sanitizing bottles were next to teacher handwashing sink accessible to children, and hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was on sign in desk in front vestibule accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

Mar 14, 2024No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 30, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — 2 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — 1) Climber was next to fence and did not have 6.5 feet of fallzones (per product guide of Naturally Playful Woodland Climber II™) 1ab) Woodchips surrounding climber measured only 7 inches deep · March 28, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 28, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1) Climber was next to fence and did not have 6.5 feet of fallzones (per product guide of Naturally Playful Woodland Climber II™) 1ab) Woodchips surrounding climber measured only 7 inches deep

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed laundry room unlocked and accessible to children that had laundry detergent and dryer sheets labeled keep out of reach of children, cabinet below sink was unlocked in unlocked kitchen with bleach inside cabinet labeled keep out of reach of children, sanitizing bottles were next to teacher handwashing sink accessible to children, and hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was on sign in desk in front vestibule accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

HighScope

“Launch instructional framework is based on the HighScope Approach to Preschool Education (HighScope) and focuses on building the necessary skill set for a smooth transition into kindergarten.”

What it costs

Application fee
$75
Siblings
10% family discount for 2nd and additional children in family, applied to base monthly tuition only

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Nutritious USDA-Program meals/snacks offered four times daily (breakfast, preschool lunch, afternoon snack, late snack); preschool students bring lunch from home (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Outdoors
Outdoor play provided daily regardless of weather (rain/snow/fog/hot/cold), per WAC 110-300-0145, with a covered alternative location in adverse conditions (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Sleep
Daily nap after lunch; children in care 6+ hours get an afternoon rest period, sleep optional with quiet alternatives for non-sleepers (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Diapers
Teachers provide standing diaper-changing support; parents supply diapers/wipes and extra clothing (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Updates for parents
Procare electronic tracking/messaging system; registration and account management via MyProcare Online Parent Portal (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Schedule
full-day, half-day (SPP preschool 8am-2pm with optional after care), before-school and after-school (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Closed
15 holidays and breaks a year
DatesMartin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, the week between Christmas and New Years (dependent on SPS), and Floating Holidays (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Policies

When a child is sick
Fever of 101°F+ (with other symptoms) excludes a 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 the needs of all children regardless of special health care needs or disabilities; inclusive classrooms, IEP/504/medical documentation required (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

(206) 767-4906

Website
launchlearning.org
Address
1012 SW Trenton St
License
PL-18271, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+
Ages they serve
Preschool ages 3-5; Before & After School grades K-5; Summer Programs ages 3-12

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98106

All in ZIP 98106

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All checked September 2026.

How they teach

What it costs

State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Policies

Details

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.