Close Reach Academy Kirkland

Childcare · 315 3rd Ave S

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 48 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 9, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

It was observed, Faculty member PM did not have a current Food Handler's Permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

It was observed in room 1, plastic garbag bags were stored at child level. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

It was observed child 3 and 4 had outdated immunizations. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

It was observed in Room 1, diaper creams were stored at child level. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · February 19, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff had not renewed BBP trainings pursuant to L&I regulations.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

One staff had not renewed their Food Handler Permit prior to expiring.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

EpiPen in Preschool classroom was not accompanied with medication authorization form.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 7, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed that a toddler slide had approximately 3" of wood chips

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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