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Children's Academy of Seattle

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in September 2025 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

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

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Jun 11, 2025Valid complaintresolved Sep 23, 2025
The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, 195 (89%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 23 (11%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Feb 7, 20255 citations

  • “The chipped ground cover measured 4 inches instead of the required 9 inches. 110-300-0146(1) - The six-foot fall zone around the climbing play equipment was not met. A swinging airplane was positioned over a hard surface, not in accordance with the manufacturer’s warning.”

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

  • “An individual care plan was missing for a child with known allergy and asthma.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Cleaning solutions were observed under the sink without a safety lock.”

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

  • “Several nails were observed sticking out from the fence. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - The outdoor bench had flaking paint.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

1 more from this inspection

  • “Immunization records were either missing or not updated for some children.”

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

Sep 19, 20233 citations

  • “A toy slide was observed to be placed on mats that do not have a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292 at the time of inspection.”

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

  • “Janitorial equipment was observed in the outdoor area that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Large objects were observed in the bathroom area that posed a risk of tipping at the time of inspection. Chipped paint and broken ceiling were observed in the classrooms at the time of inspection. Outlets in classrooms were observed to be non tamper-resistant at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 7, 2025
On file
2 visits since September 2023 — both cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) - The chipped ground cover measured 4 inches instead of the required 9 inches. 110-300-0146(1) - The six-foot fall zone around the climbing play equipment was not met. A swinging airplane was positioned over a hard surface, not in accordance with the manufacturer’s warning. · February 7, 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.

Jun 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received June 11, 2025 · Resolved September 23, 2025

The state’s report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · February 7, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) - The chipped ground cover measured 4 inches instead of the required 9 inches. 110-300-0146(1) - The six-foot fall zone around the climbing play equipment was not met. A swinging airplane was positioned over a hard surface, not in accordance with the manufacturer’s warning.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

110-300-0165(3)(a) - Several nails were observed sticking out from the fence. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - The outdoor bench had flaking paint.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

An individual care plan was missing for a child with known allergy and asthma.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Immunization records were either missing or not updated for some children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Cleaning solutions were observed under the sink without a safety lock.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 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 mats that do not have a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292 at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements

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

Large objects were observed in the bathroom area that posed a risk of tipping at the time of inspection. Chipped paint and broken ceiling were observed in the classrooms at the time of inspection. Outlets in classrooms were observed to be non tamper-resistant at the time of inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Janitorial equipment was observed in the outdoor area that was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based and STEAM

“Our Preschool and Pre-K program supports school readiness through a thoughtfully balanced, play-based curriculum that integrates early STEM learning.”

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

Details

(855) 206-6271

Website
childrensacademyofseattle.com
Address
2410 SW Juneau St
License
PL-12675, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Established
2013

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 11, 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 11, 2026.