Giving Tree Learning Center INC

Childcare · Tukwila · 4230 S 164th St

What Shortlist has verified

Hours 9.5 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 74 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+ Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Sep 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · March 29, 2024

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

One child's two medications do not have medication authorization forms (only referenced on the allergy care plan).

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

There are several "Little Tykes" brand plastic climbers that provider needs to check if they are only for residential use or allowed for commercial use.

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

Both playgrounds do not have sufficient wood chips under the fall zones - preschool playground has 6 1/2 inches and toddler playground has 7 inches. The requirement is at least 9 inches depth.

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

There are electrical cords accessible to children in the staff break room. Program may choose to put a child cover on doorknob to make room inaccessible.

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

The plastic bags in the toddler room drawer by the changing table were accessible to children.

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

The knives in the kitchen were accessible to children. Program may choose to put a child cover on kitchen doorknob to make room inaccessible.

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

The toddler room had doorknob covers on both of its exit doors; they were removed during the visit.

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

Baby wipes in preschool and pre-k need to be stored so they cannot be reached by children when not in use. Cleaners under the kitchen sink must be made inaccessible to children (program may choose to put a doorknob cover on kitchen door and keep it closed). Staff bathroom air freshener must be made inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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