Licensed center
Guidepost Montessori at Kent
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- Medium center, licensed for 74 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 7 years.
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What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in May 2026. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since March 2024.
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.
“Allegations the child had access to the trashcan in the classroom and the staff was not available to promptly assist or redirect as necessary.,Allegations the child injured themselves on a sharp can in the trashcan.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Through inspection and interviews it is determined the WAC was more than likely violated. An infant was able to access an aluminum can with sharp edges that resulted in a cut on their finger.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
“Failure to report child with no history of seizures having a seizure”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Provider called emergency services for a child who had a seizure with no history of seizures but did not report to the department within twenty-four hours.”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)
Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 41 (20%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Jul 21, 202510 citations
“2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“The following items were found in the following rooms marked "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children: Room 1 had trader joes hand lotion, to diaper wipes on shelf in bathroom, bin of sunscreen on chair in classroom Room 2 had diaper wipes in bathroom, sunscreen in bin next to emergency exit and on diaper changing table, magic erasers on diaper changing table Room 3 had 9 packs of diaper wipes and vaseline in bathroom Kitchen was unlocked and had multiple cleaners (comet, bleach, etc.) in unlocked cabinets and closet”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Child in room 2 has expired epi pen”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“Emergency medication was in red bag 42" off floor accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 3”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
6 more from this inspection
“Large climber on preschool age playground had 7 inches of woodchips, woodchips under swings on preschool age playground were 6 1/2 inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“10) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.J., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing bloodborne pathogens out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of bloodborne pathogens training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 11) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.H., B.J., A.M., K.M., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing First Aid and CPR out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid First Aid and CPR training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 12) Staff members A.A., J.A., J.B., K.C., T.C., A.M., K.M., J.O., K.S., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing food handlers cards out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid food handlers cards, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 8) Staff members J.I., and K.M., had expired safe sleep”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“2a) Flashlights in emergency bags were not working properly at time of visit. 3c) Emergency exit door in Room 1 was partially blocked with art shelf, dish cart, and chair”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Diaper genie in Room 4 was broken and did not open hands-free”
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a)
“2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags Risk”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
“Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing TB on MERIT and Licensor did not receive documentation of TB tests and MERIT was not updated by 8/7 (visit on 7/21)”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Nov 27, 20248 citations
“Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“A Benadryl medication prescribed by health care professional was not labeledwith the child's first and last name.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“An individual care plan for allergies observed in use for children with allergies was missing required information. One individual care plan was observed outdated. 110-300-0186(2) - The Benadryl listed in the individual care plan was not provided to the program by the parent or guardian.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
4 more from this inspection
“Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
“Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Short 110-300-0106(8) Term”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“Immunization records were not documented on CIS forms.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Mar 11, 20247 citations
“Wood chips in the playground was not 9 inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Assistant teacher M. is missing: the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids, child care basics, CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher L. is missing: Child care basics CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher H. is missing: Child care basics, CPR first-aid training, medication management. Director A. has an expired safe sleep training. Assistant teacher H. has an expired safe sleep training Assistant director J. has an expired safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(8), WAC 110-300-0106(9)
“Assistant teacher L.A. is missing TB test.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
“In the toddler room licensor observed a phone charger that was plugged in and the cord was hanging which can form a loop around the child's neck.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
3 more from this inspection
“Assistant teacher L.A. is missing TB test. Assistant teachers L.A., M.D., J.H., and B.J. do not have their education entered in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0100(7)
“The fans in the classrooms were not cleaned, licensor observed that it was accumulating dust. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 2022. Fire safety inspection was not completed.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i), WAC 110-300-0170(2)
“Need to ensure that Merit is updated.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 22, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0475(2) Provider called emergency services for a child who had a seizure with no history of seizures but did not report to the department within twenty-four hours.
· March 20, 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.
Apr 2026 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received April 14, 2026 · Resolved May 19, 2026
“Allegations the child had access to the trashcan in the classroom and the staff was not available to promptly assist or redirect as necessary.,Allegations the child injured themselves on a sharp can in the trashcan.”
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.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
110-300-0165(3)(a) Through inspection and interviews it is determined the WAC was more than likely violated. An infant was able to access an aluminum can with sharp edges that resulted in a cut on their finger.
Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received February 20, 2026 · Resolved April 12, 2026
“Failure to report child with no history of seizures having a seizure”
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.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
110-300-0475(2) Provider called emergency services for a child who had a seizure with no history of seizures but did not report to the department within twenty-four hours.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings
Licensing visit · July 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term
Diaper genie in Room 4 was broken and did not open hands-free
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The following items were found in the following rooms marked "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children: Room 1 had trader joes hand lotion, to diaper wipes on shelf in bathroom, bin of sunscreen on chair in classroom Room 2 had diaper wipes in bathroom, sunscreen in bin next to emergency exit and on diaper changing table, magic erasers on diaper changing table Room 3 had 9 packs of diaper wipes and vaseline in bathroom Kitchen was unlocked and had multiple cleaners (comet, bleach, etc.) in unlocked cabinets and closet
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
2c) Black lunchbox cooler in Nido room was hanging in cubby area and had a strap that was loose and capable of forming a loop. 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms and locations accessible to children: Room 1 had glad force flex garbage bags and a roll of plastic garbage bags in bathroom Unlocked kitchen had garbage bags Risk
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child in room 2 has expired epi pen
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Emergency medication was in red bag 42" off floor accessible to children in Room 1 and Room 3
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing TB on MERIT and Licensor did not receive documentation of TB tests and MERIT was not updated by 8/7 (visit on 7/21)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Large climber on preschool age playground had 7 inches of woodchips, woodchips under swings on preschool age playground were 6 1/2 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
10) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.J., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing bloodborne pathogens out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of bloodborne pathogens training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 11) Staff members A.A., K.C., T.C., B.H., B.J., A.M., K.M., J.O., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing First Aid and CPR out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid First Aid and CPR training, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 12) Staff members A.A., J.A., J.B., K.C., T.C., A.M., K.M., J.O., K.S., M.U., K.W., and S.Z. were missing food handlers cards out of MERIT, licensor did not receive documentation of valid food handlers cards, MERIT was not updated as of 8/7 to show compliance (visit on 7/21) 8) Staff members J.I., and K.M., had expired safe sleep
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
2a) Flashlights in emergency bags were not working properly at time of visit. 3c) Emergency exit door in Room 1 was partially blocked with art shelf, dish cart, and chair
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · November 27, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
A Benadryl medication prescribed by health care professional was not labeledwith the child's first and last name.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Immunization records were not documented on CIS forms.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form. Risk
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
110-300-0186(1) - An individual care plan for allergies observed in use for children with allergies was missing required information. One individual care plan was observed outdated. 110-300-0186(2) - The Benadryl listed in the individual care plan was not provided to the program by the parent or guardian.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Risk
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Some monthly and quarterly required emergency drills were either not conducted or not recorded on the state-approved form.
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
110-300-0106(8) - Safe Sleep training had expired for four staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for three staff members. 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training required renewal for most staff pursuant to Washington state department of labor and industries. 110-300-0106(3) - Four staff members had not completed Child Care Basics. Short 110-300-0106(8) Term
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · March 11, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips in the playground was not 9 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
In the toddler room licensor observed a phone charger that was plugged in and the cord was hanging which can form a loop around the child's neck.
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant teacher L.A. is missing TB test. Assistant teachers L.A., M.D., J.H., and B.J. do not have their education entered in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) / 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
The fans in the classrooms were not cleaned, licensor observed that it was accumulating dust. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 2022. Fire safety inspection was not completed.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) / 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term / Serious
Assistant teacher M. is missing: the prevention of exposure to blood and body fluids, child care basics, CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher L. is missing: Child care basics CPR first-aid, food handler, medication management training Assistant teacher H. is missing: Child care basics, CPR first-aid training, medication management. Director A. has an expired safe sleep training. Assistant teacher H. has an expired safe sleep training Assistant director J. has an expired safe sleep training.
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Details
- Address
- 23921 SE 112th Ave
- License
- PL-82306, active
- Chain
- Guidepost Montessori
- Run by
- Guidepost Global Education — as of October 2025, may have changed since
Nearby
- Europakids Preschool KentMedium centerLast state visit Aug 20, 2026 · 3 citations
- Kindercare Learning Center 300813Medium centerLast state visit Sep 15, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kindercare Learning Center 301152Large centerLast state visit Aug 21, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kyfs Panther Lake Early LearningSmall centerLast state visit Sep 29, 2026 · nothing cited
- Little Scholars Montessori AcademyMedium centerLast state visit Jul 9, 2026 · nothing cited
- Montessori Hearts Childcare and Early Learning CenterMedium centerLast state visit Aug 5, 2026 · nothing cited
- Spring Glen AcademyMedium centerLast state visit Sep 8, 2026 · 1 citation
- Springbrook Early LearningSmall centerLast state visit Oct 2, 2025 · 7 citations
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Chain — Checked October 2026 guidepostmontessori.com
- Run by — Checked October 2026 guidepostmontessori.com
Guidepost says its schools are run by Guidepost Global Education, a new, independent company formed in spring 2025, before the former operator, Higher Ground Education, filed for bankruptcy, and that none of its schools were part of that Chapter 11 case. On October 28, 2025, Guidepost said 83 schools remained open. It says the company has its own owners but does not name them. guidepostmontessori.com
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 10, 2026.