Columbia Crest Montessori

Childcare · Kenmore · 18030 73rd Ave NE

What Shortlist has verified

Hours 6.25 hours a day Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 112 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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State record — Washington DCYF

Apr 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed 30 hours of childcare basics 0106 (10) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed Blood borne pathogens training. 0106 (11) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed food handler training

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

At the time of the visit, it was observed that gloves are accessible to the children in some of the classrooms. 0165 (4)(e) At the time of the visit the water temperatute in room 103 was measured at 62.1 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, most of the handwashing sinks did not meet the required temperature.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of the visit, the emergency exit gate is locked.

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

At time of the visit, the licensor observed expired diaper creams, benadryl and inhaler. Sunscreen sprays in some of the classrooms are acceesible to the children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

(10(a) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed clorox disinfecting wipes, bottle of soap accessible to the children. The staff corrected the violation by removing the soap and the clorox wipes. 0260 (2)(a)(b) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that most locking device installed on cabinets in the classrooms are no longer working.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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