Licensed center
Childrens Academy of Seattle 5 A
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- Small center, licensed for 20 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 years 6 months to 6 years.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Jan 21, 20263 citations
“(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a cubbie that was accessible to the children in the classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“(1)(a) There was a bag of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the toilet that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“(1)(2) A child's file had a CIS form that was physically filled in and was not accompanied with a list of immunizations or was verified. A second child's file had a 'conditional' CIS form. A third child's file had a blank CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 14, 20244 citations
“Dumpster outside exit gate is blocking the opening of the gate”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“License age range issued on the particular license is 2 1/2 to 5 years old. It was observed that a child that is less than 2 1/2 years was present. Birthday was 08/02/2022”
WAC 110-300-0356(3)
“3 Child files were observed to have no immunizations and 1 child had immunizations but not on the appropriatte CIS form”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
“Diapering procedure posting is not present except for the stand up procedure. Complete postings must be present.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Mar 12, 20242 citations
“(10) An assistant teacher on site must complete training for Blood Borne Pathogens (12) All staff who handle food must have a current Food Handlers Permit”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Outdoor storage shed must have a lock on it to prevent hildren from accessing”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Oct 2, 20231 citation
“Outlets were not tamper-resistant. Outlets near the sink were not equipped with GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 21, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a cubbie that was accessible to the children in the classroom.
· January 21, 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 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 21, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a cubbie that was accessible to the children in the classroom.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) A child's file had a CIS form that was physically filled in and was not accompanied with a list of immunizations or was verified. A second child's file had a 'conditional' CIS form. A third child's file had a blank CIS form.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bag of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the toilet that was accessible to the children.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · August 14, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Dumpster outside exit gate is blocking the opening of the gate
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
3 Child files were observed to have no immunizations and 1 child had immunizations but not on the appropriatte CIS form
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Diapering procedure posting is not present except for the stand up procedure. Complete postings must be present.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
License age range issued on the particular license is 2 1/2 to 5 years old. It was observed that a child that is less than 2 1/2 years was present. Birthday was 08/02/2022
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(10) An assistant teacher on site must complete training for Blood Borne Pathogens (12) All staff who handle food must have a current Food Handlers Permit
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Outdoor storage shed must have a lock on it to prevent hildren from accessing
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 2, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Outlets were not tamper-resistant. Outlets near the sink were not equipped with GFCI.
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Details
- Address
- 4018 NE 12th St
- License
- PL-83439, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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All checked September 2026.
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License, Quality program data.wa.gov
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 9, 2026.