Duvall · Licensed center
Duvall Montessori
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- Small center, licensed for 18 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 years 6 months to 6 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since March 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 63 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 24% had rules cited at all 5, as this center did.
Licensing inspections
Jan 14, 20261 citation
“Out of 5 child files reviewed, 3 files didn't have CIS forms and one didn't have a current CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Apr 23, 20251 citation
“Child with asthma is missing medical form for her enhailer.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
May 22, 20245 citations
“Area under the slide has exposed packed soil. Pea gravel is only 4 inches deep in other areas.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Child MB allergic to peanuts. No individual care plan.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Outlet near the kitchen sink is not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Plastic bags accessible to children under the kitchen sink.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
1 more from this inspection
“Provider is licensed for 15 children. There were 17 children at the health and safety recheck visit.”
WAC 110-300-0356(3)
May 14, 202416 citations
“Child MB allergic to peanuts. No individual care plan.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Area under the slide has exposed packed soil. Pea gravel is only 4 inches deep in other areas.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Plastic bags accessible to children in the kitchen.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Outlet by the kitchen sink is not GFCI.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
12 more from this inspection
“Ant killer spray kept on the windowsill above the kitchen sink.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Provider's license is for 15 children. There were 19 children present during the inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0356(3)
“Assistant teacher and director are not renewing BBP training as per L&I regulation.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant teacher has expired CPR/1st Aid training in Merit and no proof of training in the staff file.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Assistant teacher and director/owner both have expired food worker's permits.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Provider did not have a proof of water test on premises.”
WAC 110-300-0235(2)
“No annual fire inspection report on site.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“Licensor could not hear the door leading to the back play area when opening and closing.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“Provider is not training staff on emergency prepardness plan at the start of employment or annually.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“Fire evacuation drills have not been conducted in 2024 and they were done twice in 2023.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“Emergency drills are not being done quarterly.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“Emergency and fire drills do not have al the required information.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Mar 14, 20235 citations
“A metal dome jungle gym and wooden climber with rope swing and slide have rocks and compact dirt as ground cover. The rocks under the jungle gym measured 3" deep. On the backside of the wooden climber is compact dirt. A thin layer of rocks are around the other areas of the wooden climber. A plastic picnic table is within the 6 foot fall zone of the wooden climber.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“One of the exit doors in the classroom (not the main door) had a felt board and activity placed in front of it as well as a fastener inhibiting the door from opening.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“J.G. was working onsite for this week while V.G. is in Arizona. J. does not have a cleared background.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“J.G. does not have current first aid/CPR training, prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids , training recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, emergency preparedness training, serving children experiencing homelessness training, the medication management and administration training, or a current food handler card. Current CPR/First aid training certificates on file for V.G., V.B., and S.B. were not delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)
1 more from this inspection
“10) A second person with a cleared background was not present. 5c) The ratio was exceeded since staff were not qualified. These adults were present: S.B. and J.G. Neither adult were fully qualified as teachers.”
WAC 110-300-0356(10)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 14, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since March 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Child with asthma is missing medical form for her enhailer.
· April 23, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 14, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Out of 5 child files reviewed, 3 files didn't have CIS forms and one didn't have a current CIS form.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Child with asthma is missing medical form for her enhailer.
May 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · May 22, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Area under the slide has exposed packed soil. Pea gravel is only 4 inches deep in other areas.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child MB allergic to peanuts. No individual care plan.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Outlet near the kitchen sink is not GFCI.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Plastic bags accessible to children under the kitchen sink.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
Provider is licensed for 15 children. There were 17 children at the health and safety recheck visit.
May 2024 Licensing visit 16 findings
Licensing visit · May 14, 2024
WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term
Provider did not have a proof of water test on premises.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child MB allergic to peanuts. No individual care plan.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Area under the slide has exposed packed soil. Pea gravel is only 4 inches deep in other areas.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Plastic bags accessible to children in the kitchen.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Outlet by the kitchen sink is not GFCI.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Ant killer spray kept on the windowsill above the kitchen sink.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Licensor could not hear the door leading to the back play area when opening and closing.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
Provider's license is for 15 children. There were 19 children present during the inspection.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Assistant teacher and director are not renewing BBP training as per L&I regulation.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Assistant teacher has expired CPR/1st Aid training in Merit and no proof of training in the staff file.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Assistant teacher and director/owner both have expired food worker's permits.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Provider is not training staff on emergency prepardness plan at the start of employment or annually.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Fire evacuation drills have not been conducted in 2024 and they were done twice in 2023.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Emergency drills are not being done quarterly.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Emergency and fire drills do not have al the required information.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · March 14, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
A metal dome jungle gym and wooden climber with rope swing and slide have rocks and compact dirt as ground cover. The rocks under the jungle gym measured 3" deep. On the backside of the wooden climber is compact dirt. A thin layer of rocks are around the other areas of the wooden climber. A plastic picnic table is within the 6 foot fall zone of the wooden climber.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
One of the exit doors in the classroom (not the main door) had a felt board and activity placed in front of it as well as a fastener inhibiting the door from opening.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
J.G. was working onsite for this week while V.G. is in Arizona. J. does not have a cleared background.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
J.G. does not have current first aid/CPR training, prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids , training recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, emergency preparedness training, serving children experiencing homelessness training, the medication management and administration training, or a current food handler card. Current CPR/First aid training certificates on file for V.G., V.B., and S.B. were not delivered in person and include a hands-on component for first aid and CPR demonstrated in front of an instructor.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(10) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
10) A second person with a cleared background was not present. 5c) The ratio was exceeded since staff were not qualified. These adults were present: S.B. and J.G. Neither adult were fully qualified as teachers.
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What it costs
$1,140 to $1,260 a month
Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
- Half day
- $720 to $780 a month
- Application fee
- $400
- Siblings
- 10% discount for the second or third child from the same family enrolled in the school
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Schedule
- half-day or full-day, 3-5 days per week (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Website
- duvallmontessorischool.com
- Address
- 15326 2nd Ave NE
- License
- PL-7348, active
- Ages they serve
- ages 3 to 6
Nearby
- Braithburn AcademyMedium center · 0.2 miLast state visit Jan 14, 2026 · 3 citations
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What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 duvallmontessorischool.com/enrollment.html
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Schedule — Checked July 2026 duvallmontessorischool.com/enrollment.html
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 duvallmontessorischool.com/contact.html
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 duvallmontessorischool.com/enrollment.html
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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 10, 2026.