Kirkland · Licensed center
Juanita KinderCare
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- Medium developmental center, licensed for 111 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
- A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 5 valid, most recently in October 2024. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“It was determined that the parent did not recieve a written incident report regarding this injury.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(i)
Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 20 (10%) have three or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Jul 7, 20263 citations
“It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“It was observed faculty members MA, NK, and TC did not have updated Safe Sleep Training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“It was observed in the preschool and school age classrooms the cubbies are not mounted to the wall.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c)
Jul 16, 20258 citations
“Two diaper creams did not have authorization in the waddler room. These diaper creams were prescription and one was not stored with the prescription label. One EpiPen also was not stored with the prescription label.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“One child with a food allergy did not have a care plan signed by their doctor. The care plan also did not list appropriate foods to substitue.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Not all staff persons had completed child care basics and the federally mandated trainings within 3 months of hire. One staff person had expired CPR/First aid training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(5), WAC 110-300-0106(6), WAC 110-300-0106(7), WAC 110-300-0106(9)
“In a preschool room, the cubbies were in poor condition and had chipped paint. In this same room, and outlet had a burn/scorch mark on it.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
4 more from this inspection
“The program had not completed a disaster drill in 2025. The program had not recorded all fire drills in 2025.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“In the infant room, the program did not have a "Water" bottle to 3 step clean. In multiple classrooms, toilets had visible grime and what appeared to be mold inside the bowl.”
WAC 110-300-0241(7)
“One child's allergy plan did not have substitute food and a doctor's signature.”
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)
“The preschool children were engaging in outdoor time with school age children in the middle of the day.”
WAC 110-300-0356(6)
Sep 19, 20248 citations
“It was observed that children with food allergies did not have care plans on file.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“It was observed in many classrooms that diaper creams were accessible to children and did not have proper authorization forms.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“It was observed on the toddler and preschool playground that approximately .5-1" of wood chips that were in good condition were present in the areas that required appropriate ground cover. In the multipurpose playground, a toddler slide was placed over grass.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“It was observed that not all teachers have a current CPR/First Aid, food handler's permit, and Child Care Basics completed. Items 4-10 are included in the child care basics.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
4 more from this inspection
“It was observed that two staff had expired CPR/First aid certifications.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
“It was observed that a utility cover in a preschool bathroom had visible rust and flaking paint. In the kitchen, the dishwasher was observed to be filled with approximately 2" of standing water that was orange in color. In the Discovery Preschool room, it was observed that the window was opened more than 3.5"”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“The program had only recorded Sept 2024 fire drill on a form that was not the department form. No disaster drills were recorded.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
“Not all files had immunization information on the CIS form that was medically verified in the last 12 months.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Sep 12, 20233 citations
“It was observed in a toddler room that cleaning bottles were under the changing table. This door was not locked. It was locked during the inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“In the infant an toddler room, the diaper changing cabinet was left unlocked. Some diaper creams were accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“It was observed that the provider had not been conducting or recording drills at the required intervals.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Read every record and the state’s reports
Across KinderCare's 33 locations in the Seattle area, it cited something at 81% of 135 visits.
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 7, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers.
· July 7, 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.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 7, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
It was observed faculty members MA, NK, and TC did not have updated Safe Sleep Training.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term
It was observed in the preschool and school age classrooms the cubbies are not mounted to the wall.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · July 16, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
In a preschool room, the cubbies were in poor condition and had chipped paint. In this same room, and outlet had a burn/scorch mark on it.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Two diaper creams did not have authorization in the waddler room. These diaper creams were prescription and one was not stored with the prescription label. One EpiPen also was not stored with the prescription label.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
The program had not completed a disaster drill in 2025. The program had not recorded all fire drills in 2025.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
One child with a food allergy did not have a care plan signed by their doctor. The care plan also did not list appropriate foods to substitue.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
In the infant room, the program did not have a "Water" bottle to 3 step clean. In multiple classrooms, toilets had visible grime and what appeared to be mold inside the bowl.
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
One child's allergy plan did not have substitute food and a doctor's signature.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(6) · Short Term
The preschool children were engaging in outdoor time with school age children in the middle of the day.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(6) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Serious / Short Term
Not all staff persons had completed child care basics and the federally mandated trainings within 3 months of hire. One staff person had expired CPR/First aid training.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · September 19, 2024
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
It was observed that two staff had expired CPR/First aid certifications.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Not all files had immunization information on the CIS form that was medically verified in the last 12 months.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that children with food allergies did not have care plans on file.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed in many classrooms that diaper creams were accessible to children and did not have proper authorization forms.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed on the toddler and preschool playground that approximately .5-1" of wood chips that were in good condition were present in the areas that required appropriate ground cover. In the multipurpose playground, a toddler slide was placed over grass.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
It was observed that a utility cover in a preschool bathroom had visible rust and flaking paint. In the kitchen, the dishwasher was observed to be filled with approximately 2" of standing water that was orange in color. In the Discovery Preschool room, it was observed that the window was opened more than 3.5"
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
It was observed that not all teachers have a current CPR/First Aid, food handler's permit, and Child Care Basics completed. Items 4-10 are included in the child care basics.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
The program had only recorded Sept 2024 fire drill on a form that was not the department form. No disaster drills were recorded.
Sep 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 11, 2024 · Resolved October 17, 2024
Jun 2024 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received June 14, 2024 · Resolved July 29, 2024
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 5, 2023 · Resolved January 9, 2024
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(i) · Short Term
It was determined that the parent did not recieve a written incident report regarding this injury.
Sep 2023 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received September 29, 2023 · Resolved December 19, 2023
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 12, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 10, 2026
It was observed in a toddler room that cleaning bottles were under the changing table. This door was not locked. It was locked during the inspection.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term · No longer on the state’s site as of October 10, 2026
It was observed that the provider had not been conducting or recording drills at the required intervals.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 10, 2026
In the infant an toddler room, the diaper changing cabinet was left unlocked. Some diaper creams were accessible to children.
Sep 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 7, 2023 · Resolved November 2, 2023
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How they teach
Developmental
“Our whole-child, play-based curriculum gives kids the freedom to learn and explore.”
Who cares for your child
Kassie Rasmussen (Center Director) since 2022.
Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 74 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.
What it costs
- Siblings
- sibling discounts
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Nutritious meals and snacks provided, developed by a registered dietitian; vegetarian option offered, common allergens avoided; families may bring their own lunch for special dietary needs by arrangement with the director
- Outdoors
- Outdoor play decisions use temperature, humidity and wind chill, under KinderCare's own guidelines and state licensing rules
- Diapers
- Diaper changes provided on an as-needed basis until the child shows interest in toilet learning
- Updates for parents
- KinderCare App: messages to the center director, child progress updates and photos
- Schedule
- full-time and part-time
Policies
- Special needs
- Center states it offers care that supports children with special needs
Details
- Website
- kindercare.com
- Address
- 14230 Juanita-woodinville Way
- License
- PL-2784, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 12 years
Nearby
The eight closest of the 12 other licensed centers in ZIP 98034
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- Northwest Learning Centers INCMedium center · 0.7 miLast state visit Jul 7, 2026 · 1 citation
- ELCMedium center · 1.2 miLast state visit May 5, 2026 · nothing cited
- Lil' People's World KirklandMedium center · 1.2 miLast state visit Jan 22, 2026 · 1 citation
- Evergreen Academy #1506Large center · 1.4 miLast state visit Jul 21, 2026 · 6 citations
- Creative SproutsMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Aug 25, 2026 · 2 citations
- Everbrook AcademyLarge center · 1.6 miLast state visit May 26, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Northlake AcademyMedium center · 1.8 miLast state visit Jul 30, 2026 · 4 citations
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff kindercare.com
What it costs
- Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Updates for parents, Hours, Schedule — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
- Diapers — Checked July 2026 kindercare.com
Policies
- Special needs — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 kindercare.com
- Website — Checked July 2026 kindercare.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
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.