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Chiara Preschool

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Mar 19, 20263 citations

  • “One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “One child on site with a peanut allergy does not have the medication on site.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “2 child files reviewed have immunization records but they are not on the CIS form.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Jan 21, 20251 citation

  • “At the time of file review, it was determined that a staff's CPR/first aid training has expired”

    WAC 110-300-0230(1)

Sep 19, 20233 citations

  • “Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Staff have not completed 30 hours childcare basics training”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of inspection the hardware used to secure window blinds are removed because of cleaning. Hardware for securing the blinds are observed on the window sill.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)

  • “At the time of visit, Licensor observed a staff in ratio without complete background check. In addition, Licensor was informed that another new hire staff who works part time have not started the background check process.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 19, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site · March 19, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 19, 2026

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

One child on site with a peanut allergy does not have the medication on site.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

2 child files reviewed have immunization records but they are not on the CIS form.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 21, 2025

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

At the time of file review, it was determined that a staff's CPR/first aid training has expired

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Staff have not completed 30 hours childcare basics training

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection the hardware used to secure window blinds are removed because of cleaning. Hardware for securing the blinds are observed on the window sill.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

At the time of visit, Licensor observed a staff in ratio without complete background check. In addition, Licensor was informed that another new hire staff who works part time have not started the background check process.

Report (PDF)

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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Montessori

“Our Modern Montessori program fosters independence, creativity, and a love for learning in a warm, engaging environment designed to support every child's unique journey.”

What it costs

From $2,000 a month

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Part time
$1,750 a month
Application fee
$250

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
full-day

Details

(206) 257-1979

Website
chiarapreschool.com
Address
14410 Greenwood Ave N
License
PL-22378, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
ages 2 years, 6 months through 5 years, 11 months, fully potty trained

Nearby

The eight closest of the 14 other licensed centers in ZIP 98133

All in ZIP 98133

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Sources and dates

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee — Checked September 2026 chiarapreschool.com

State record

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

A day here

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.

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 10, 2026.