Licensed center

Creative Minds Learning Center III

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 405 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.

Licensing inspections

Nov 20, 20252 citations

  • “The licensor observed that the electrical outlet located near the sink was not equipped with GFCI protection. Outlets in wet or damp locations are required to have GFCI safety features to reduce the risk of electrical shock.”

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

  • “The licensor observed grocery plastic bags stored in the lower compartment of a diaper changing table, making them accessible to children. The licensor recommended that the bags be removed from the compartment and that the safety device be properly secured to prevent potential hazards. (immediate corrections made safety lock was secured).”

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

Nov 26, 2024No rules cited
Oct 12, 20234 citations

  • “Licensor observed the medication storage was placed on the top shelf in the same cabinet as cleaning products. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).”

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

  • “Licensor observed plastic bags stored below the infant changing table was accessible to crawling infants. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).”

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

  • “Licensor observed 2 food carts, 3 shelvings with stored items and 2 vacuums were stored in the hallway partially blocking a clear pathway in an event of an emergency. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).”

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

  • “Licensor observed a staff (C. C.) does not have a PBC and was withdrawn on 10/13/2023.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 20, 2025
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — The licensor observed that the electrical outlet located near the sink was not equipped with GFCI protection. Outlets in wet or damp locations are required to have GFCI safety features to reduce the risk of electrical shock. · November 20, 2025

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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 20, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The licensor observed that the electrical outlet located near the sink was not equipped with GFCI protection. Outlets in wet or damp locations are required to have GFCI safety features to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The licensor observed grocery plastic bags stored in the lower compartment of a diaper changing table, making them accessible to children. The licensor recommended that the bags be removed from the compartment and that the safety device be properly secured to prevent potential hazards. (immediate corrections made safety lock was secured).

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 12, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Licensor observed the medication storage was placed on the top shelf in the same cabinet as cleaning products. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed plastic bags stored below the infant changing table was accessible to crawling infants. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Licensor observed 2 food carts, 3 shelvings with stored items and 2 vacuums were stored in the hallway partially blocking a clear pathway in an event of an emergency. (Immediate corrections were made and Met WAC guidelines).

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Licensor observed a staff (C. C.) does not have a PBC and was withdrawn on 10/13/2023.

Report (PDF)

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A day here

Meals
Meals included in tuition for toddler, preschool and pre-K, under a USDA food program (toddler: breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack); before & after school program (ages 5-12) provides breakfast and an after-school snack, plus lunch when school is out (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Sleep
Daily rest time 12:45-3:00PM on cots with dim lights and soothing music; children who wake early or no longer nap get quiet activities such as books or individual toys (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

(253) 632-7992

Website
creativemlc.com
Address
2532 Warner Ave
License
PL-78882, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 2
Ages they serve
birth to twelve years

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All checked September 2026.

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.

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