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Community School of West Seattle

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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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Mar 26, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 1, 2024

  • “During the inspection, Licensor H. determined that the staff member involved in this interaction did not practice guidance and interactions with the child in the Intake. At this time, staff member has been removed from the Center and is no longer a staff member. The following day, all staff members completed positive guidance and interactions training. Director reviewed policies with staff members and informed staff members to report concerning behaviors and instances to Leadership as soon as possible. (1)(c)”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Mar 13, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 26, 2024

  • “Based on the information gathered from the inspection, it was determined that the level of supervision should have been raised on 3/13/2024 and staff members should have planned accordingly to prevent similar incidents from happening again on 3/13/2024.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 39 (20%) have two or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Sep 19, 20252 citations

  • “Medication was not in origional package.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “Medication had childs name labled on the ouside of a plastic ziplock bag and the childs name labeled on the actaul medicine bottles and epi pen with a label maker.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

Feb 12, 20252 citations

  • “A child with asthma had expired medication.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “Cords forming a loop were accessible in a few classrooms. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - The outlet observed on Vashon Island was not TR. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - Chipped paint was observed on the walls in one classroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

Nov 1, 20235 citations

  • “A large size fish tank without a physical barrier on top was observed in the common area (studio) where the water was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate risk

  • “A padlock was observed to be placed on the latch of a second emergency exit gate in the outdoor area (Blake Island) at the time of inspection.”

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

  • “The first-aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: First-aid manual.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)

  • “One of the refrigerators in the kitchen area was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(3)

1 more from this inspection

  • “Large items were observed on top of floating shelves in the Vashon Island classroom that posed a risk of tipping at the of inspection.”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 19, 2025
On file
3 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Immediate — A large size fish tank without a physical barrier on top was observed in the common area (studio) where the water was accessible to children at the time of inspection. · November 1, 2023

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 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2025

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(c)-Medication was not in origional package.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)- Medication had childs name labled on the ouside of a plastic ziplock bag and the childs name labeled on the actaul medicine bottles and epi pen with a label maker.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(c) - Cords forming a loop were accessible in a few classrooms. 110-300-0165(5)(a) - The outlet observed on Vashon Island was not TR. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - Chipped paint was observed on the walls in one classroom.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

A child with asthma had expired medication.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 26, 2024 · Resolved August 1, 2024

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

During the inspection, Licensor H. determined that the staff member involved in this interaction did not practice guidance and interactions with the child in the Intake. At this time, staff member has been removed from the Center and is no longer a staff member. The following day, all staff members completed positive guidance and interactions training. Director reviewed policies with staff members and informed staff members to report concerning behaviors and instances to Leadership as soon as possible. (1)(c)

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 3 valid issues

Complaint · Received March 13, 2024 · Resolved June 26, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious

Based on the information gathered from the inspection, it was determined that the level of supervision should have been raised on 3/13/2024 and staff members should have planned accordingly to prevent similar incidents from happening again on 3/13/2024.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · November 1, 2023

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

The first-aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: First-aid manual.

Water hazards and swimming pools

WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate

A large size fish tank without a physical barrier on top was observed in the common area (studio) where the water was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

One of the refrigerators in the kitchen area was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Large items were observed on top of floating shelves in the Vashon Island classroom that posed a risk of tipping at the of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

A padlock was observed to be placed on the latch of a second emergency exit gate in the outdoor area (Blake Island) at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired and play-based

“Community School of West Seattle continues that vision as a Reggio-inspired, play-based preschool”

What it costs

From $1,793 a month

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Half day (morning)
$1,439 a month

A day here

Hours
8:15 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Schedule
full-day, part-day
Closed
9 holidays and breaks a year
DatesClosed Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veteran's Day, Winterbreak (12/21-12/31), New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Details

(206) 763-2081

Website
cswsplay.org
Address
9450 22nd Ave SW
License
PL-17476, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
ages 2.5 through 5
Established
2005

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98106

All in ZIP 98106

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price — Checked September 2026 cswsplay.org

State record

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

A day here

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.

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.