Licensed center

Kiddie Academy of Mill Creek

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in August 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since May 2024.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% 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.

Received Jan 29, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 11, 2026

  • “The intake contains concerns about prohibited behavior.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Licensor found evidence that, more likely than not, a staff member engaged in prohibited behavior in their interaction with a child.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Dec 2, 20252 citations

  • “Licensor observed brooms and dustpans on the floor in the bathrooms and classrooms. There were hooks on the wall to put them up.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Licensor observed charging cords hanging from the shelf in one of the Toddler classrooms.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

Apr 28, 2025No rules cited
May 10, 20244 citations

  • “Most storage closets in classrooms were unlocked and accessible to children. Some were latched prior to my departure.”

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

  • “First aid kits and supplies were observed accessible to children in a number of unlocked storage closets, on the playground, and on a low hook in #111.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

  • “Two backpacks with epi pens were accessible to children, one outside, one in an unlocked storage closet. This was corrected immediately.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “Cords are dangling and accessible near computer areas in several classrooms. Plastic gloves accessible to older infants in infant room. Plastic bags accessible to children in Room #106. These items were removed immediately. Metal lower level windows have sharp edges in North classroooms. Room #102 has chip in hard tile flooring. Director reports a work order has been submitted.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 28, 2026
On file
3 visits since May 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Licensor found evidence that, more likely than not, a staff member engaged in prohibited behavior in their interaction with a child. · April 28, 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.

Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received January 29, 2026 · Resolved August 11, 2026

“The intake contains concerns about prohibited behavior.”

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.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Licensor found evidence that, more likely than not, a staff member engaged in prohibited behavior in their interaction with a child.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 2, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Licensor observed charging cords hanging from the shelf in one of the Toddler classrooms.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed brooms and dustpans on the floor in the bathrooms and classrooms. There were hooks on the wall to put them up.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
May 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · May 10, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Most storage closets in classrooms were unlocked and accessible to children. Some were latched prior to my departure.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kits and supplies were observed accessible to children in a number of unlocked storage closets, on the playground, and on a low hook in #111.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Two backpacks with epi pens were accessible to children, one outside, one in an unlocked storage closet. This was corrected immediately.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Cords are dangling and accessible near computer areas in several classrooms. Plastic gloves accessible to older infants in infant room. Plastic bags accessible to children in Room #106. These items were removed immediately. Metal lower level windows have sharp edges in North classroooms. Room #102 has chip in hard tile flooring. Director reports a work order has been submitted.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 338-7101

Address
3226 132nd Street SE
License
PL-21123, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98012

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State record

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

Details

Kiddie Academy's own site says the founding Miller family continues to own and operate Kiddie Academy, and that other families own and operate the academies in their communities. kiddieacademy.com

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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.