Unincorporated King County · Licensed center

Kiddie Academy of Redmond

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in September 2025 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since February 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.

Received Aug 14, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 3, 2025

  • “Staff persons SM, EO, SS, and QD were working in the program without a cleared background check.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

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

Sep 8, 20262 citations

  • “It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Nov 17, 20251 citation

  • “Director has expired Food Handlers card”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Mar 11, 20251 citation

  • “Plastic bags were observed accessible to children. Correction completed on site.”

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

Feb 2, 2024No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 8, 2026
On file
4 visits since February 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit. · September 8, 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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 8, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 17, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106 (12) Director has expired Food Handlers card

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · Received August 14, 2025 · Resolved September 3, 2025

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Staff persons SM, EO, SS, and QD were working in the program without a cleared background check.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 11, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags were observed accessible to children. Correction completed on site.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Developmental

“Developed for a variety of learning styles, Life Essentials focuses on the developmental milestone-producing outcomes that prepare your child for life: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression.”

Who cares for your child

Vivek (Owner) eleven years there and Seema (Owner) eleven years there.

Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 75 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided by all Academies; no need to pack food
Updates for parents
Academy Link family app for updates, photos, and daily info

Details

(425) 658-7023

Website
kiddieacademy.com
Address
23445 NE Novelty Hill Road
License
PL-21213, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4
Ages they serve
Infants from 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

State record

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

A day here

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 9, 2026.