Guidepost Montessori at Lynnwood

Childcare · 5421 196th St SW

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 124 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled 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

Mar 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 14, 2024

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

There were strollers blocking emergency exit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Storage room was unlocked and accessible. Toilet plungers/brushes were inaccessible. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Storage room was unlocked and accessible. Toilet plungers/brushes were inaccessible.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2023

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

Slide in playground area is approved for residential use only and does not meet CPSC guidelines. Slide did not have impact resistant ground cover and fall zones.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet plunger was accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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