Renton · Licensed center

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since January 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

Mar 24, 20261 citation

  • “During the time of inspection, licensor observed napping equipment partially blocking the exit door in several classrooms. Director has addressed this with staff supervising in each room for correction while licensor was present.”

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

Mar 3, 20258 citations

  • “Heater barrier in the school-age room is partially opened leaving heater accessible to children - Candle that was previously burned, will need to be removed”

    WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d)

  • “During the time of inspection, licensor observed dinner rolls with mold in the kitchen. Rolls removed while licensor was onsite.”

    WAC 110-300-0196(1)

  • “There are several areas of climbing equipment that does not have sufficent ground cover or any ground cover: - Little Tikes climbing structure is placed directly on the ground without, hard surface - Metal tunnel with bars, metal helicopter (not sturdy), and little tikes minature climbing structure, does not have any ground cover. - Main play structure with swings and slide will need to have ground cover (wood chips) added to cover hard surface.”

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

  • “During the time of inspection, licensor observed a toliet plunger in several classrooms, accessible to children. - Bleach/disinfectant solutions found in child accessible locations in several classrooms. Will need to placed in location that children of that age group cannot reach.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

4 more from this inspection

  • “All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Blood Borne Pathogen training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew their Blood Borne Pathogen training and update in MERIT. - CPR/First aid for several staff members have expired. All staff have to be updated with this training, uploaded in MERIT and have training cerificate on file for licensing review. - All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Safe Sleep training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew Safe Sleep training and update in MERIT.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

  • “In the outdoor licensed space, there is a wheel/tire anchored in the ground that has a piece of broken metal with sharp edges that can caused severe cuts. - In the school-age room, ther are two furniture peices used in the dramatic play/kitchen area, the sink and pantry shelf has splintered corner and loose piece, will need to be replaced or removed. - Water temperature for the handwashing sink in the Waddler classroom was taken by licensing staff, temp mearsured at 130.2 degrees. Temp must be 120 degrees or less”

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

  • “Several child files missing date entered, one missing dental information. Child specified to director to keep child information confidential.”

    WAC 110-300-0460(3)

  • “Several child files observed are missing immunization records, child specified with staff present to keep childs name confidential.”

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

Jul 21, 20234 citations

  • “Childcare van will need a complete first aid kit”

    WAC 110-300-0480(2)

  • “Cord in the Toddler classroom, near the window has a loose cord, connected to power surge, will need to made secure to prevent from making a loop. Outdoor equipment has a rope with wood steps that are partially broken apart, has splintered edges. Shelved in the hallway of school-age walkway and shelves in hallway of toddler and preschool hallway need to be secured or removed Outlet next next to the sink in the school-age bathroom is not a GFCI outlet Power strip with surge protector is accessible to children in the Toddler classroom next to the window.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “Cleaning and santizing products found accessible Infant classroom, cabinet below sink has pink cleaning solution that says "keep out of reach of children" Preschool classroom, bleach bottle near sink School-age classroom rubbing alcohol in large cabinet, bingo stamps labeled "keep out of reach of children", lysol spray in the large cabinet. Storage Room in hallway unlocked Janitorial supplies accessible to children including a plunger and a broom with the bristles against the floor, and vaccums in bathrooms”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “All staff will need to retake BBP training and/or update in MERIT Following staff will need to renew CPR/First aid and/or update in MERIT M.M. M.F. M. L. Following staff will need to complete childcare basics M.M.S.S. M.W. Following staff will need to complete mandatory reporting training and update in MERIT M.M. C.A. M.S. All staff (except M.) will need take emergency preparedness trainings and record in MERIT All infant and floating teachers will need to take shaken baby syndrome/abuse head trauma training and record in MERIT All staff (exept L.) will need to complete Families experiencing homelessness trainin and record in MERIT”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(5), WAC 110-300-0106(6), WAC 110-300-0106(7)

Jan 17, 20232 citations

  • “Assistants M.W. and C.M. do not have current PBC clearance applications”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • “5 staff members need to show proof of current First Aid, CPR and BBP training: M.M., L.F. and M. 4 staff members need to proof of completion of the Basic Child Care training All staff need to show proof of completion of the 6 required trainings: Safe Sleep, Abusive Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Families experiencing Homelessness, Mandated Reporter and Medication Managment”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 24, 2026
On file
4 visits since January 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — During the time of inspection, licensor observed napping equipment partially blocking the exit door in several classrooms. Director has addressed this with staff supervising in each room for correction while licensor was present. · March 24, 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 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 24, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

During the time of inspection, licensor observed napping equipment partially blocking the exit door in several classrooms. Director has addressed this with staff supervising in each room for correction while licensor was present.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · March 3, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Blood Borne Pathogen training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew their Blood Borne Pathogen training and update in MERIT. - CPR/First aid for several staff members have expired. All staff have to be updated with this training, uploaded in MERIT and have training cerificate on file for licensing review. - All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Safe Sleep training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew Safe Sleep training and update in MERIT.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) / 110-300-0170(3)(d) · Serious

Heater barrier in the school-age room is partially opened leaving heater accessible to children - Candle that was previously burned, will need to be removed

Food sources

WAC 110-300-0196(1) · Serious

During the time of inspection, licensor observed dinner rolls with mold in the kitchen. Rolls removed while licensor was onsite.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There are several areas of climbing equipment that does not have sufficent ground cover or any ground cover: - Little Tikes climbing structure is placed directly on the ground without, hard surface - Metal tunnel with bars, metal helicopter (not sturdy), and little tikes minature climbing structure, does not have any ground cover. - Main play structure with swings and slide will need to have ground cover (wood chips) added to cover hard surface.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

In the outdoor licensed space, there is a wheel/tire anchored in the ground that has a piece of broken metal with sharp edges that can caused severe cuts. - In the school-age room, ther are two furniture peices used in the dramatic play/kitchen area, the sink and pantry shelf has splintered corner and loose piece, will need to be replaced or removed. - Water temperature for the handwashing sink in the Waddler classroom was taken by licensing staff, temp mearsured at 130.2 degrees. Temp must be 120 degrees or less

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Several child files observed are missing immunization records, child specified with staff present to keep childs name confidential.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

During the time of inspection, licensor observed a toliet plunger in several classrooms, accessible to children. - Bleach/disinfectant solutions found in child accessible locations in several classrooms. Will need to placed in location that children of that age group cannot reach.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term

Several child files missing date entered, one missing dental information. Child specified to director to keep child information confidential.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 21, 2023

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Childcare van will need a complete first aid kit

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Cord in the Toddler classroom, near the window has a loose cord, connected to power surge, will need to made secure to prevent from making a loop. Outdoor equipment has a rope with wood steps that are partially broken apart, has splintered edges. Shelved in the hallway of school-age walkway and shelves in hallway of toddler and preschool hallway need to be secured or removed Outlet next next to the sink in the school-age bathroom is not a GFCI outlet Power strip with surge protector is accessible to children in the Toddler classroom next to the window.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Cleaning and santizing products found accessible Infant classroom, cabinet below sink has pink cleaning solution that says "keep out of reach of children" Preschool classroom, bleach bottle near sink School-age classroom rubbing alcohol in large cabinet, bingo stamps labeled "keep out of reach of children", lysol spray in the large cabinet. Storage Room in hallway unlocked Janitorial supplies accessible to children including a plunger and a broom with the bristles against the floor, and vaccums in bathrooms

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(6) / 110-300-0106(7) · Short Term / Serious

All staff will need to retake BBP training and/or update in MERIT Following staff will need to renew CPR/First aid and/or update in MERIT M.M. M.F. M. L. Following staff will need to complete childcare basics M.M.S.S. M.W. Following staff will need to complete mandatory reporting training and update in MERIT M.M. C.A. M.S. All staff (except M.) will need take emergency preparedness trainings and record in MERIT All infant and floating teachers will need to take shaken baby syndrome/abuse head trauma training and record in MERIT All staff (exept L.) will need to complete Families experiencing homelessness trainin and record in MERIT

Report (PDF)

Jan 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 17, 2023

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Assistants M.W. and C.M. do not have current PBC clearance applications

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

5 staff members need to show proof of current First Aid, CPR and BBP training: M.M., L.F. and M. 4 staff members need to proof of completion of the Basic Child Care training All staff need to show proof of completion of the 6 required trainings: Safe Sleep, Abusive Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Families experiencing Homelessness, Mandated Reporter and Medication Managment

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 235-5756

Address
17200 120th Ave SE
License
PL-27320, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4

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State record

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

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.

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