Licensed center
College for Kids at Kent
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- Medium Creative Curriculum center, licensed for 107 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in August 2024. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since October 2023.
Of the 63 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 27% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 24% had rules cited at all 5.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“Through the course of interviews and inspections, it was determined that a crayon was in the child's ear from an activity during childcare hours indicating lack of appropriate supervision during the activity.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“Licensor observed classroom security video provided by center”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 41 (20%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Sep 10, 20263 citations
“Licensor observed the ground under play equipment on Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten playground and Waddler/Toddler playground were covered with woodchips but playground wood chips on both playgrounds were seven inches deep and not at least nine inches deep. Short 110-300-0165(4)(e) Term”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Licensor observed individual care plans for two children that have allergies and observed that Provider did not have the necessary medication (benedryl and diphenhydramine) to properly manage the children's food allergies.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“Licensor observed 5 packs of diaper wipes accessible to children on toy shelf in Preschool 1 labeled keep out of reach of children and 2 packs of diaper wipes accessible to children on low shelf in Preschool 2 bathroom labeled keep out of reach of children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Dec 12, 20251 citation
“Exit door was blocked. While speaking with director J., she stated the door was blocked by leaves that have been cleared.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Oct 16, 20232 citations
“While observing the laundry room, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed an unlocked door accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“While obeserving the Pre-School 1 playground, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed double slide play structure was not arranged according to the CPSC guidelines. (1) While observing Pre-K playground, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed a slide structure that is not on a WAC approved ground cover that is compliant to the ASTM standards. (1)(a)(b)”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 10, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Licensor observed the ground under play equipment on Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten playground and Waddler/Toddler playground were covered with woodchips but playground wood chips on both playgrounds were seven inches deep and not at least nine inches deep. Short 110-300-0165(4)(e) Term
· September 10, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 10, 2026
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Licensor observed the ground under play equipment on Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten playground and Waddler/Toddler playground were covered with woodchips but playground wood chips on both playgrounds were seven inches deep and not at least nine inches deep. Short 110-300-0165(4)(e) Term
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
110-300-0186(2) Licensor observed individual care plans for two children that have allergies and observed that Provider did not have the necessary medication (benedryl and diphenhydramine) to properly manage the children's food allergies.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed 5 packs of diaper wipes accessible to children on toy shelf in Preschool 1 labeled keep out of reach of children and 2 packs of diaper wipes accessible to children on low shelf in Preschool 2 bathroom labeled keep out of reach of children.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 12, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit door was blocked. While speaking with director J., she stated the door was blocked by leaves that have been cleared.
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 22, 2024 · Resolved August 20, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
Through the course of interviews and inspections, it was determined that a crayon was in the child's ear from an activity during childcare hours indicating lack of appropriate supervision during the activity.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 16, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
While observing the laundry room, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed an unlocked door accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
While obeserving the Pre-School 1 playground, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed double slide play structure was not arranged according to the CPSC guidelines. (1) While observing Pre-K playground, Licensor H. and Supervisor R. observed a slide structure that is not on a WAC approved ground cover that is compliant to the ASTM standards. (1)(a)(b)
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 6, 2023 · Resolved November 1, 2023
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Licensor observed classroom security video provided by center
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How they teach
Creative Curriculum, play-based, developmental and bilingual
“The Creative Curriculum”
A day here
- Meals
- Organic, locally-sourced meals and snacks provided to every child
Policies
- Special needs
- Individual assessment for reasonable accommodations; non-discrimination policy for children/families/staff with disabilities
Details
- Website
- collegeforkidscenter.com
- Address
- 23310 Lakeside Blvd E
- License
- PL-28596, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
Nearby
The eight closest of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98032
- Three Bears DaycareSmall center · 1.0 miLast state visit Sep 9, 2026 · 4 citations
- Kyfs Kent Valley Early LearningLarge center · 1.3 miLast state visit Jan 21, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kyfs Kent Valley ECEAPSmall center · 1.5 miLast state visit Mar 23, 2026 · 1 citation
- Ages in Stages Childcare of KentMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Mar 19, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Bright Horizons at CenterpointLarge center · 1.8 miLast state visit Sep 1, 2026 · 1 citation
- Kindercare Learning Center 300871Medium center · 2.3 miLast state visit Jan 28, 2026 · 4 citations
- Bezos Academy Kent ValleyMedium centerLast state visit Sep 2, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kids Korner Center LLCSmall centerLast state visit Dec 12, 2025 · nothing cited
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How they teach
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals collegeforkidscenter.com
Policies
- Special needs collegeforkidscenter.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license findchildcarewa.org
- Website collegeforkidscenter.com
- Address, License, Quality program data.wa.gov
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.
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 10, 2026.