Licensed center

Country Dawn Preschool

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 3 valid, most recently in July 2026. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since July 2023.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

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

Received Jan 16, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 28, 2026

  • “Allegations of staff at the center failing to report suspected child abuse to Law Enforcement or the Department.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Licensor found that the staff member and administration did not report suspected child abuse to Law Enforcement or the Department within the required timeframe.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Received Mar 19, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 11, 2026

  • “Self-reported intake regarding a missed dose of medication.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Self-reported incident of a staff member missing a dose of a child's medication. Directions stated medication should be administered prior to going outside for recess. The primary person that administers the medication was out for the day and the staff member did not know the child required medication. The staff member has been retrained on medication management, new signs have been placed in the classroom in prominent places, and staff have been informed of items to check when filling in for other staff.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

Received Feb 12, 2026Valid complaintresolved Apr 21, 2026

  • “Concerns of a child being left alone on the playground.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 34 (16%) have three or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Dec 2, 20251 citation

  • “Licensor observed christmas string lights stored under a crib accessible to children. String light was removed immediately.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

May 27, 2025No rules cited
Jul 13, 20233 citations

  • “Licensor observed children bouncing on an inflatable "bounce house" that was placed at the back of licensed playground space. Bouncer has been removed.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(4)

  • “Licensor observed Windex accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “Licensor observed outets in kitchen and infant room within 6 feet of water that do not have a GFCI function.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 19, 2026
On file
3 visits since July 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — Self-reported incident of a staff member missing a dose of a child's medication. Directions stated medication should be administered prior to going outside for recess. The primary person that administers the medication was out for the day and the staff member did not know the child required medication. The staff member has been retrained on medication management, new signs have been placed in the classroom in prominent places, and staff have been informed of items to check when filling in for other staff. · March 19, 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.

Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 19, 2026 · Resolved June 11, 2026

“Self-reported intake regarding a missed dose of medication.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Reported to the state by the program

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

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Self-reported incident of a staff member missing a dose of a child's medication. Directions stated medication should be administered prior to going outside for recess. The primary person that administers the medication was out for the day and the staff member did not know the child required medication. The staff member has been retrained on medication management, new signs have been placed in the classroom in prominent places, and staff have been informed of items to check when filling in for other staff.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received February 12, 2026 · Resolved April 21, 2026

“Concerns of a child being left alone on the playground.”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received January 16, 2026 · Resolved July 28, 2026

“Allegations of staff at the center failing to report suspected child abuse to Law Enforcement or the Department.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Reported to the state by the program

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

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Licensor found that the staff member and administration did not report suspected child abuse to Law Enforcement or the Department within the required timeframe.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 2, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Licensor observed christmas string lights stored under a crib accessible to children. String light was removed immediately.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 13, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

Licensor observed children bouncing on an inflatable "bounce house" that was placed at the back of licensed playground space. Bouncer has been removed.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed Windex accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed outets in kitchen and infant room within 6 feet of water that do not have a GFCI function.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

Application fee
$200

A day here

Hours
5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
Full-day (Pre-Toddler, Toddler, M-F Preschool, Monday-Friday); School Only half-day options: T-TH (2 half-days), M-F Pre-K (5 half-days), M-W-F Pre-K (3 half-days); Before & After School Care (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

(425) 334-3885

Website
countrydawnpreschool.com
Address
10315 20th Street SE
License
PL-14674, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+

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What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Details

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.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.