Mercer Island · Licensed center

Early World Montessori

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in July 2024 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since December 2023.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received May 21, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 18, 2024

  • “The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas.”

    WAC 110-300-0410(4)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 66 (33%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Jan 9, 2026No rules cited
Jul 12, 20242 citations

  • “The cords were observed to be accessible to children in both classrooms. 110-300-0165(30)(a) - The knives and forks were observed in the cubbies at a level accessible to children, with no safety locks on them.”

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

  • “Few immunization records observed in children's files were not updated with the latest immunization record.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Dec 22, 20233 citations

  • “Emergency playground doors locked.”

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

  • “Sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to children.”

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

  • “Individual care plan for KL has no information on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

Dec 7, 20233 citations

  • “Individual care plan for KL has no inforemation on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Emergency playground doors locked.”

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

  • “Sunscreen, hand santizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to chidlren.”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since December 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas. · June 3, 2024

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 nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 12, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(c) - The cords were observed to be accessible to children in both classrooms. 110-300-0165(30)(a) - The knives and forks were observed in the cubbies at a level accessible to children, with no safety locks on them.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Few immunization records observed in children's files were not updated with the latest immunization record.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received May 21, 2024 · Resolved July 18, 2024

License and program location

WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 22, 2023

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency playground doors locked.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to children.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Individual care plan for KL has no information on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 7, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Individual care plan for KL has no inforemation on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency playground doors locked.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sunscreen, hand santizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to chidlren.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“The Montessori method is based upon the child's ability to develop at his/her own pace in an enticing and curriculum rich environment.”

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

(206) 232-2400

Website
earlyworldmontessori.com
Address
3027 80th Ave SE
License
PL-22234, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Established
1973

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How they teach

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.

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 9, 2026.