Licensed center

Children's Academy of Seattle IV

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What the state has found

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

Of the 81 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at both, as this center did. 30% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Apr 4, 20251 citation

  • “2c: Wiring from the roof to the ground on the playground is loose and could form a loop 5f: Extension cord in the entry area is hanging and appears to be used for more than a brief, temporary purpose”

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

Oct 4, 20233 citations

  • “A toy slide was observed to be placed on surfacing that does not meet the requirement of (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) in the above WAC description.”

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

  • “The emergency exit door in the outdoor area was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “Large objects were observed on top of the shelves in the bathrooma area that posed a tipping/falling hazard at the time of inspection. The floor tiles in the toddlers' classroom were observed to be in poor condition and posed a tripping hazard at the time of inspection. The water temperature in the preschool bathroom was measured at 124 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 4, 2025
On file
2 visits since October 2023 — both cited findings
Most serious
Serious — A toy slide was observed to be placed on surfacing that does not meet the requirement of (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) in the above WAC description. · October 4, 2023

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.

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 4, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

2c: Wiring from the roof to the ground on the playground is loose and could form a loop 5f: Extension cord in the entry area is hanging and appears to be used for more than a brief, temporary purpose

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 4, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A toy slide was observed to be placed on surfacing that does not meet the requirement of (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) in the above WAC description.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

Large objects were observed on top of the shelves in the bathrooma area that posed a tipping/falling hazard at the time of inspection. The floor tiles in the toddlers' classroom were observed to be in poor condition and posed a tripping hazard at the time of inspection. The water temperature in the preschool bathroom was measured at 124 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The emergency exit door in the outdoor area was observed to be locked from the inside at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based, bilingual and STEAM

“Our team is passionate about providing Spanish Full Language Immersion”

What it costs

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A day here

Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

(206) 806-8565

Website
childrensacademyofseattle.com
Address
5458 Delridge Way SW
License
PL-80238, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

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

All in ZIP 98106

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State record

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

A day here

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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.