Licensed center

Kids Country/Auburn

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in December 2025 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since September 2023.

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 Jun 17, 2025Valid complaintresolved Dec 9, 2025
The state’s report (PDF)

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

Jan 9, 20266 citations

  • “The licensor observed a child lying on a cot positioned near the exit door. This placement presents a safety concern, including potential obstruction of emergency exits. The licensor provided guidance to reposition the child and the cot to ensure clear egress, promoting overall child safety.”

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

  • “The licensor observed that a cabinet containing hand sanitizer was accessible children. This poses a safety risk, as hand sanitizer may be harmful if ingested or misused by young children. The licensor provided guidance to ensure that hand sanitizer is stored in secured cabinets and kept out of reach of children to prevent accidental exposure. Immediate corrective action was taken to secure the cabinet. (immediate corrections made)”

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

  • “The licensor observed that a cabinet containing gloves and trash bags was accessible to infants and walking toddlers, posing a safety risk. Access to these items may result in choking hazards, suffocation risks, or accidental misuse by children. The licensor provided guidance to ensure that such cabinets are secured and stored out of reach of children to maintain a safe environment and prevent potential injuries. (immediate corrections made)”

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

  • “The licensor observed two mop buckets filled with water and cleaning solution left unattended in the hallway. This creates safety hazards, including an increased risk of slips and falls, potential chemical exposure to children, and obstruction of walkways that could impede emergency evacuation. The licensor provided guidance to ensure mop buckets and cleaning supplies are closely supervised and stored in designated areas when not in use, and that wet floors are clearly marked to maintain a safe environment for both children and staff.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

2 more from this inspection

  • “The licensor observed that a staff member had an expired food handler certification. Maintaining a current food handler permit is essential to ensure proper food safety practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The licensor provided guidance that staff must maintain valid food handler certifications and recommended that the certification be renewed promptly to remain in compliance with health and licensing requirements.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “The licensor observed that backpacks were hanging within reach of walking toddlers, with straps forming loops. This creates a potential safety hazard, as children could become entangled in the straps, increasing the risk of strangulation or injury. The licensor provided guidance to store backpacks out of reach of children and to ensure straps are secured or shortened to eliminate loop hazards, maintaining a safe environment.(immediate correction made)”

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

Mar 4, 2025No rules cited
Sep 23, 20244 citations

  • “Licensor observed playground on both outdoor areas that were not observed on woodchips, rubber mulch, or pea gravel. Turf was observed and under turf was dirt.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “Licensor observed a child file that stated child had various allergies, no ICP was observed for child with plans and other WAC requirements.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Licensor observed cables from chargers that were plugged in and and not in use accessible to children in Pre-K classes. Licensor observed bins in two classrooms inside of the bathroom space on the floor that were accessible to children and had plastic bags and non-latex gloves.”

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

  • “Licensor observed refrigerator in food preparation area was observed to have temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(3)

Sep 12, 20231 citation

  • “Bleach and dawn soap labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in kitchen”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — The licensor observed a child lying on a cot positioned near the exit door. This placement presents a safety concern, including potential obstruction of emergency exits. The licensor provided guidance to reposition the child and the cot to ensure clear egress, promoting overall child safety. · January 9, 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 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · January 9, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

The licensor observed that backpacks were hanging within reach of walking toddlers, with straps forming loops. This creates a potential safety hazard, as children could become entangled in the straps, increasing the risk of strangulation or injury. The licensor provided guidance to store backpacks out of reach of children and to ensure straps are secured or shortened to eliminate loop hazards, maintaining a safe environment.(immediate correction made)

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The licensor observed a child lying on a cot positioned near the exit door. This placement presents a safety concern, including potential obstruction of emergency exits. The licensor provided guidance to reposition the child and the cot to ensure clear egress, promoting overall child safety.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The licensor observed that a cabinet containing hand sanitizer was accessible children. This poses a safety risk, as hand sanitizer may be harmful if ingested or misused by young children. The licensor provided guidance to ensure that hand sanitizer is stored in secured cabinets and kept out of reach of children to prevent accidental exposure. Immediate corrective action was taken to secure the cabinet. (immediate corrections made)

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The licensor observed that a cabinet containing gloves and trash bags was accessible to infants and walking toddlers, posing a safety risk. Access to these items may result in choking hazards, suffocation risks, or accidental misuse by children. The licensor provided guidance to ensure that such cabinets are secured and stored out of reach of children to maintain a safe environment and prevent potential injuries. (immediate corrections made)

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

The licensor observed two mop buckets filled with water and cleaning solution left unattended in the hallway. This creates safety hazards, including an increased risk of slips and falls, potential chemical exposure to children, and obstruction of walkways that could impede emergency evacuation. The licensor provided guidance to ensure mop buckets and cleaning supplies are closely supervised and stored in designated areas when not in use, and that wet floors are clearly marked to maintain a safe environment for both children and staff.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

The licensor observed that a staff member had an expired food handler certification. Maintaining a current food handler permit is essential to ensure proper food safety practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The licensor provided guidance that staff must maintain valid food handler certifications and recommended that the certification be renewed promptly to remain in compliance with health and licensing requirements.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received June 17, 2025 · Resolved December 9, 2025

The state’s report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 23, 2024

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

Licensor observed refrigerator in food preparation area was observed to have temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed playground on both outdoor areas that were not observed on woodchips, rubber mulch, or pea gravel. Turf was observed and under turf was dirt.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Licensor observed a child file that stated child had various allergies, no ICP was observed for child with plans and other WAC requirements.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed cables from chargers that were plugged in and and not in use accessible to children in Pre-K classes. Licensor observed bins in two classrooms inside of the bathroom space on the floor that were accessible to children and had plastic bags and non-latex gloves.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

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 6, 2026

Bleach and dawn soap labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in kitchen

Report (PDF)

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Details

(253) 931-1993

Address
101 10th St NE
License
PL-8820, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4
Chain
Kid's Country
Owner
Pansophic Learning (via Early Learning Academies)

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State record

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

Details

Kid's Country says it is part of Early Learning Academies, which lists it among its brands, with nine centers in the Greater Seattle area, and names Pansophic Learning as its parent company. earlylearningacademies.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.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.