Early Learning Garden

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 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

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 15, 2026

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

(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that was accessible to the children. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes and a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a low shelf under the diaper changing station that were accessible to the children.

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May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 20, 2025

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Licensor observed medication inside of first aid kit bag that was located on top of a shelf near washer. Bag is located within child's reach and medication was not locked.

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Dec 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 10, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

One child, JF, has an individual care plan with an allergy noted. The ICP is not fully filled out and is missing trainings, emergency plan, etc.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious

Upon arrival, licensor observed an infant, whom teacher stated is 6 months old, covered with a blanket and another blanket on the crib hanging on one side. Teacher stated she is using the blanket to cover the sun. No sun was observed coming in when licensor was present. Teacher removed both blankets immediately.

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May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 7, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) / 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

Slide in outdoor space was observed to have climbing stairs and no woodchips, asphalt or rubber were not observed. Licensor observed a trampoline in outdoor space that was accessible to children.

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