Licensed center
Christian Faith Federal Way
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- Small center, licensed for 40 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 6 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in December 2023 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since May 2024.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
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
Jun 5, 20251 citation
“Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed two employees did not have a verified negative TB test.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Dec 13, 20244 citations
“Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck accessible to children in the classroom. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed ED missing first aid and CPR and JM missing first aid. 110-300-0106(12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed ED and EG missing a current food worker card.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Licensor observed the preschool emergency exit door partially blocked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Licensor observed the provider did not have (g)(ii) name, address and directions from the nearest arterial street of nearest cross street to the facility, (h) the location of emergency medical information for children and staff, and (m) insurance coverage posted in a place that is clearly visible to parents and early learning program staff.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
May 6, 20242 citations
“The Licensor observed a roll of plastic bags in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue on the spot. The Licensor observed holes in the ground in the playground area. More than 3 1/2 inches tall and wide. The Licensor observed outlets in the "playroom" were not tampered resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“The Licensor observed 2 inches of ground cover. The ground cover was very compacted.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since May 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0165(2)(c) Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck accessible to children in the classroom. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the classroom.
· December 13, 2024
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 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 5, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
110-300-0105(3) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed two employees did not have a verified negative TB test.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 13, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(c) Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck accessible to children in the classroom. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the classroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(11) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed ED missing first aid and CPR and JM missing first aid. 110-300-0106(12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed ED and EG missing a current food worker card.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) Licensor observed the preschool emergency exit door partially blocked.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0505(1)(2) Licensor observed the provider did not have (g)(ii) name, address and directions from the nearest arterial street of nearest cross street to the facility, (h) the location of emergency medical information for children and staff, and (m) insurance coverage posted in a place that is clearly visible to parents and early learning program staff.
May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 6, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
The Licensor observed a roll of plastic bags in the bathroom. The provider corrected the issue on the spot. The Licensor observed holes in the ground in the playground area. More than 3 1/2 inches tall and wide. The Licensor observed outlets in the "playroom" were not tampered resistant.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The Licensor observed 2 inches of ground cover. The ground cover was very compacted.
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 27, 2023 · Resolved December 1, 2023
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Details
- Address
- 33645 20th Ave S
- License
- PL-84145, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
The first eight, A to Z, of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98003
- Brooklake Childcare & LearningMedium centerWashington lists no visit report
- Building Memories Early Learning CenterMedium centerLast state visit Jan 22, 2026 · 1 citation
- Childtime Learning CenterMedium centerLast state visit Jul 21, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Greenacres Learning Center at Federal WayMedium centerLast state visit Jun 2, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Guidepost Montessori at Celebration ParkMedium centerLast state visit Jan 5, 2026 · 1 citation
- Kindercare Learning Center 000276Large centerLast state visit Jul 23, 2026 · 3 citations
- Kindercare Learning Center 301166Medium centerLast state visit Jul 7, 2026 · complaint investigation
- La Petite Academy #7312Large centerLast state visit Jul 16, 2026 · complaint investigation
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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.