Tukwila · Licensed center

Kid Zone Early Learning.

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since July 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

May 20, 20262 citations

  • “During the inspection, this licensor observed a box of macaroni and cheese being stored in the kitchen oven.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

  • “At the time of the inspection, a car shaped play center was observed blocking the emergency exit in the Toddler Room.”

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

Dec 17, 20243 citations

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a storage closet housing a utility sink, water heater, and janitorial supplies including a mop and bucket that was accessible to children and did not have a locking mechanism or method in place to prevent child access”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed turf/artificial grass in the outdoor play space that was overlapping and not flush with the ground, posing a tripping hazard.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e)

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a damaged soccer net in the outdoor play space. Provider removed; corrected on site.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e)

Jul 3, 20243 citations

  • “1 file reviewed (T.M.) was missing documentation of BBP. 1 file reviewed (H.M) had Adult CPR/First Aid. 1 file (H.M) was missing Food Handler's Permit.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Spray bottles in classrooms and restrooms need to ensure are inaccessible to children.”

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

  • “Outdoor play area is getting fake grass laid on top of current grass. Ensure that the play area does not form tripping hazards. Light bulbs did not appear shatterproof. Water in the preschool restroom was 134.1 degrees and the outlet in the restroom by the sink was not GFCI. It was only tamper resistant. Outlet in the School-Age restroom was also observed to not be GFCI but was tamper resistant.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 20, 2026
On file
3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, this licensor observed a box of macaroni and cheese being stored in the kitchen oven. · May 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.

May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 20, 2026

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed a box of macaroni and cheese being stored in the kitchen oven.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of the inspection, a car shaped play center was observed blocking the emergency exit in the Toddler Room.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 17, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed turf/artificial grass in the outdoor play space that was overlapping and not flush with the ground, posing a tripping hazard.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a damaged soccer net in the outdoor play space. Provider removed; corrected on site.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a storage closet housing a utility sink, water heater, and janitorial supplies including a mop and bucket that was accessible to children and did not have a locking mechanism or method in place to prevent child access

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 3, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

1 file reviewed (T.M.) was missing documentation of BBP. 1 file reviewed (H.M) had Adult CPR/First Aid. 1 file (H.M) was missing Food Handler's Permit.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Spray bottles in classrooms and restrooms need to ensure are inaccessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Outdoor play area is getting fake grass laid on top of current grass. Ensure that the play area does not form tripping hazards. Light bulbs did not appear shatterproof. Water in the preschool restroom was 134.1 degrees and the outlet in the restroom by the sink was not GFCI. It was only tamper resistant. Outlet in the School-Age restroom was also observed to not be GFCI but was tamper resistant.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 906-9687

Address
3515 S 146th St
License
PL-84357, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98168

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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.