Denden Early Learning

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 6 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 19, 2026

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term

During the inspection, this licensor reviewed two staff records. The staff record for H.K. did not contain a copy of government issued photo identification, emergency contact information, or a resume. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed a playground structure in the outdoor play space that did not comply with CPSC ground surfacing and safety fall zone guidelines. The to-fro swing attached to the structure did not have a safety fall zone that was a distance equal to twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended. The sand, acceptable ground surfacing under ASTM F1292, measured 5.5 inches deep instead of the required nine inches. The structure was removed from the outdoor play space during the inspection. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

During the inspection, this licensor observed a deadbolt being used to lock the front emergency exit door. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

During the inspection, this licensor observed accessible Round-Up weed killer in the garden area of the outdoor play area. The provider removed the item when pointed out by this licensor.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 27, 2025

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

At the time of inspection, the television and internet box power cords, connecting these devices to an outlet, were loosely dangling. These acessible cords were capable of forming a loop around a child's neck.

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

At the time of inspection, the bottom left cabinet on the kitchen's island counter contained accessible plastic bags.

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

At the time of inspection, this licensor observed an accessible ceremonial knife in the top middle drawer of the kitchen's island counter.

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

At the time of inspection, multiple unsecured electronic boxes and figurines were located on a shelf under the main room's television.

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

At the time of inspection, multiple cleaning and sanitizing products were observed in an accessible cabinet underneath the kitchen sink.

Report (PDF)

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