Licensed center

Discovery Childcare Inc

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in April 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since March 2024.

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 Feb 23, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Apr 21, 2026

  • “Concerns staff person grabbed a child by the arm which caused a scratch on the child's arm.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Video footage and reports from the staff member indicate that the child's arm was grabbed roughly while he was being pulled away from another child; this action caused marks on the child's arm including a scratch.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 205 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (77%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (23%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Mar 2, 20261 citation

  • “white fence dividing toddler play area has gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches (gap measures at 4 inches).”

    WAC 110-300-0145(8)

Feb 26, 20251 citation

  • “Emergency exit gate needs to be self-closing.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Mar 12, 20241 citation

  • “Chemicals in kitchen need to be child locked or the door to the kitchen needs to remain closed and locked.”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 2, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Video footage and reports from the staff member indicate that the child's arm was grabbed roughly while he was being pulled away from another child; this action caused marks on the child's arm including a scratch. · March 2, 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 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 2, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

white fence dividing toddler play area has gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches (gap measures at 4 inches).

Report (PDF)

Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received February 23, 2026 · Resolved April 21, 2026

“Concerns staff person grabbed a child by the arm which caused a scratch on the child's arm.”

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.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Video footage and reports from the staff member indicate that the child's arm was grabbed roughly while he was being pulled away from another child; this action caused marks on the child's arm including a scratch.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 26, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Emergency exit gate needs to be self-closing.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 12, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Chemicals in kitchen need to be child locked or the door to the kitchen needs to remain closed and locked.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 353-3283

Website
discoverychildcareinc.com
Address
900 W Casino Rd
License
PL-20818, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4

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All checked September 2026.

State record

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

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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.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.