Licensed center
Close Reach Academy Arlington
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- Large center, licensed for 137 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 5 valid, most recently in October 2026. The state also cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.
Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 6 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“The center did not permit the parent to have access to electronic and paper records of her child. There was no documentation to prevent her access.”
WAC 110-300-0460(1)
“The playground has a broken gate door.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The outdoor play yard was observed with no latching mechanism at all on one gate, in the preschool yard, stating it fell off. The door does not shut but the provider put an elastic band on gate door and fence to keep it from swinging opened.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
“The child complained of pain and was not able to use his arm normally telling teachers.,The parents were not notified of the incident and potential injury after it happened.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The staff member accompanied the children to the bathroom. When they were done, one child did not want to leave and she pulled on his arm accidentally to lead him out of the bathroom . It did result in a Nursemaid’s elbow injury which was confirmed by the physician he saw after childcare, and doctor said this type of dislocation is commonly referred to as a "Nursemaid's Elbow" which is a common injury in children when their arm is pulled or lifted forcefully".”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“The incident occurred on a Friday, and the intake report made by the center director did not occur until Tuesday the following week at noon which surpasses the WAC requirement of “at the first opportunity, but in no case longer than forty-eight hours."”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)
Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 23 (11%) have four or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Apr 21, 20262 citations
“The most current and recent enrollment period for a child did not have an updated record.”
WAC 110-300-0460(1)
“A child's current enrollment period does not have a current and complete Certificate of Immunization status (CIS) form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Dec 29, 20251 citation
“From the sampled files, one CIS (Cert. of Immunization) form is not filled out but there are medical records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 14, 20253 citations
“Staff M.M. has an expired food handler's permit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Medical statement was available, but there was not a medical authorization form for a non-prescription item.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“Plunger was accessible to children since it was next to the toilet in the stall. This was removed immediately at the time of the monitor.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Oct 28, 20241 citation
“A staff member was in childcare space on 10/28/24 without a cleared portable background check.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
Apr 18, 20243 citations
“Classroom doors have locking mechanisms on the handle.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Some do not show a BBP training in MERIT - T.L, A.T. Some staff do not have current FA, CPR in MERIT - C.B., T.L, A.N. A.T.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11)
“TB tests for staff members, T.L, A.T. are not showing in MERIT and not able to be verified.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Sep 20, 20231 citation
“All the classrooms have child-accessible window blinds. Tamper resistant outlets need to be installed in accessible outlets in classrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 21, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
The staff member accompanied the children to the bathroom. When they were done, one child did not want to leave and she pulled on his arm accidentally to lead him out of the bathroom . It did result in a Nursemaid’s elbow injury which was confirmed by the physician he saw after childcare, and doctor said this type of dislocation is commonly referred to as a "Nursemaid's Elbow" which is a common injury in children when their arm is pulled or lifted forcefully".
· October 22, 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.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 21, 2026
WAC 110-300-0460(1) · Long Term
The most current and recent enrollment period for a child did not have an updated record.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
A child's current enrollment period does not have a current and complete Certificate of Immunization status (CIS) form.
Apr 2026 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received April 11, 2026 · Resolved October 4, 2026
WAC 110-300-0460(1) · Long Term
The center did not permit the parent to have access to electronic and paper records of her child. There was no documentation to prevent her access.
Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 6, 2026 · Resolved July 26, 2026
“The playground has a broken gate door.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The outdoor play yard was observed with no latching mechanism at all on one gate, in the preschool yard, stating it fell off. The door does not shut but the provider put an elastic band on gate door and fence to keep it from swinging opened.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 29, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
From the sampled files, one CIS (Cert. of Immunization) form is not filled out but there are medical records.
Oct 2025 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · Received October 10, 2025 · Resolved July 2, 2026
“The child complained of pain and was not able to use his arm normally telling teachers.,The parents were not notified of the incident and potential injury after it happened.”
The state’s description of the complaint
2 valid issues · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
The staff member accompanied the children to the bathroom. When they were done, one child did not want to leave and she pulled on his arm accidentally to lead him out of the bathroom . It did result in a Nursemaid’s elbow injury which was confirmed by the physician he saw after childcare, and doctor said this type of dislocation is commonly referred to as a "Nursemaid's Elbow" which is a common injury in children when their arm is pulled or lifted forcefully".
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
The incident occurred on a Friday, and the intake report made by the center director did not occur until Tuesday the following week at noon which surpasses the WAC requirement of “at the first opportunity, but in no case longer than forty-eight hours."
May 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 14, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Medical statement was available, but there was not a medical authorization form for a non-prescription item.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Plunger was accessible to children since it was next to the toilet in the stall. This was removed immediately at the time of the monitor.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 28, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
A staff member was in childcare space on 10/28/24 without a cleared portable background check.
Oct 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 22, 2024 · Resolved May 1, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · April 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
Some do not show a BBP training in MERIT - T.L, A.T. Some staff do not have current FA, CPR in MERIT - C.B., T.L, A.N. A.T.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Classroom doors have locking mechanisms on the handle.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
TB tests for staff members, T.L, A.T. are not showing in MERIT and not able to be verified.
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 4, 2023 · Resolved October 27, 2023
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 20, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
All the classrooms have child-accessible window blinds. Tamper resistant outlets need to be installed in accessible outlets in classrooms.
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Who cares for your child
Ashlie Thorp (Director of Education at the Arlington Campus) two years there, Dr. Jennifer Pelissero (Executive Director), 15 years in early childhood, Michelle Herrera (Director of the Kenmore Campus), 15 years in early childhood and Dr. Craig Pelissero (Director of Operations), 13 years in early childhood.
Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 75 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.
What it costs
$1,905 a month for a toddler
Lower than 84% of the 70 that publish a price.
Lower than 83% of the 99 that publish a price.
Close Reach Academy ArlingtonMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $805 to $1,210 a month
- Siblings
- 5% discount on tuition rates for additional siblings, applied to the equal or lesser tuition amount(s), full-time students only
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Schedule
- full-time (4-5 days/week) and part-time (minimum 2 days/week)
Details
- Website
- closereachacademy.org
- Address
- 730 E Highland Dr.
- License
- PL-83398, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
Nearby
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- Kids N Play Learning CenterMedium centerLast state visit May 8, 2026 · nothing cited
- Miss Candace's HouseMedium centerLast state visit Aug 3, 2026 · nothing cited
- Our Saviours Lutheran ChildcareMedium centerLast state visit Dec 29, 2025 · nothing cited
- Smokey Point Kids N Us IncLarge centerLast state visit Aug 26, 2025 · nothing cited
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Who cares for your child
- Staff closereachacademy.org
What it costs
- Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 closereachacademy.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Schedule — Checked September 2026 closereachacademy.org
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked September 2026 closereachacademy.org
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.
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.