Licensed center

Kids Country Monroe

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Large center, licensed for 160 children.
Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.

What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 13 valid, most recently in February 2026. The state also cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 6 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Nov 21, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 3, 2026

“Self-reported intake involving a child left alone in a classroom for 10 minutes.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Licensor found that a child had been brought into a classroom as the rest of the classroom was going outside. The staff member in the classroom did not observe this child get out of line and go into the restroom. The staff member then did not notice the child did not come outside with the rest of the group.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Jul 31, 2025Valid complaintresolved Sep 4, 2025

The state’s report (PDF)

Received Sep 21, 2023Valid complaint, 5 rules citedresolved May 7, 2024

“Onsite video footage shows multiple incidences of a teacher using inappropriate physical discipline on a child.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“Staff report the facility did not always follow their diapering policy at the time of the complaint.”
WAC 110-300-0450(2)
“Video footage shows a teacher using inappropriate interactions when interacting and communicating with children. Licensor noticed several non-compliant verbal interactions, including harsh and elevated tone during onsirte complaint inspection done on 9/25/23.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)
“Staff report and during video observations many incidents of lack supervision due to staff talking to each other through classroom doors, watching their phones, laying down and not supervising or supporting children. During the lack of supervision children could be observed climbing on tables, having negative interactions with each other, etc.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“The director did not complete mandated reporting within the required time frame after becoming aware of concerns inappropriate interactions. Staff report they did not complete mandated reporting even though they had concerns about inappropriate interactions.”
WAC 110-300-0475(1)

Received Sep 20, 2023Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Mar 19, 2024

“On 9/25/23 Center admin staff reported all children in the young preschool 2 classroom were over 2 ½ years of age and therefore the classrooms were running at a 1 to 10 ratio. Upon touring the room Licensor A. viewed one teacher with 8 children. Licensor requested child files for the children in the classroom to review birthdays. Upon review of child files of it was determined two of the children were under 2 ½ years of age, both having birthdays in May of 2021. This classroom was determined to be out of ratio for the morning and operating at a 1 to 10 ratio instead of the required 1 to 7 ratio. The Licensors had been onsite for over an hour before the ages were verified and ratio was corrected. The center director reports there has been occasions when the center was out of ratio due to call outs and being short staffed. Upon viewing video footage there was once incident viewed where a teacher was out of ratio for over 20 minutes.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
“Video footage shows the teacher having inappropriate interactions, including grabbing and yelling on two different incidences, one of which was in the toddler room as referenced in the intake.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Jan 9, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Mar 4, 2024

“The incident report provided for the child from 1/5/23 does not reflect multiple bites, and states the child was bit one time. The teacher in the classroom at the time of the incident was unable to be spoken to due to a medical leave. The admin who signed the incident report explains she was aware they child had been bit multiple times but did not realize the extent of the bites or the staff member present at the time of the incident. The center reports they try to support the classroom during transition times and diaper changes in effort to support with supervision.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Jan 3, 2024Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Feb 20, 2024

“A staff member was seen grabbing, and pulling a child by the arm.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“The teacher was heard using a negative tone and verbage when speaking to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)

Received Nov 2, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jan 3, 2024

“During staff interview, two teachers report being aware of or over hearing children being shamed for having toilet accidents. The center director reports she had parent complaints about a teacher’s handling and shaming children about accidents, toilet training and “bathrooming.””
WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Nov 1, 2023Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Dec 20, 2023

“Video footage shows a staff member appear frustrated with a child. The staff member walks up behind the child, yanks the child's shirt pulling them to the ground.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“Video footage shows multiple incidences where teachers are not actively supervising children. Staff report during the previous months staff frequently was not actively supervising children. Staff would often talk to each other through the sliding doors, be on their telephones or not paying attention to children.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Oct 2, 2023Valid complaint, 3 rules citedresolved Dec 17, 2023

“The detective provided licensor still footage from the video of the employee pulling the child by the shirt and restraining another child in her lap by holding the child down with her legs. During licensor the onsite the employee was in the toddler 1 room sitting with toddler attempting to put the child down for nap. The employee reported she could not get children to sleep because they could not lay down willingly and requested for additional support.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)
“The detective was able to provide still footage of the employee restraining the child on her lap. It appears the employee was doing this as a way to control the child's behavior and movement during naptime.”
WAC 110-300-0335(2)
“The video footage shows the teacher restricting the child's movement.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Nov 9, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Dec 12, 2023

“Video shows the teacher forcefully carrying the child, grabbing the child's arms and holding the child down. Staff report the teacher was using threats and harsh tone.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Oct 24, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Dec 6, 2023

“This licensor reviewed the parent handbook and diapering policy. The policy states diaper changing will happen every two hours. During staff interviews, one teacher reported incidences of not changing diapers in the toddler room due to being on medical light duty and having an injury to her hand. She reports she would be in the classroom alone and would need a second staff member to complete diaper changing. When she would notifiy the office to have someone come complete diaper changing most often no one would come for 30-60 minutes.The staff member reports frequently diapers would not be changed every two hours due to this.”
WAC 110-300-0450(2)

Received Sep 20, 2023Valid complaintresolved Dec 6, 2023

The state’s report (PDF)

Received Aug 16, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Oct 3, 2023

“The teacher reported a child was able to access the cleaning sanitizer and spray another child.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 4 (2%) have eight or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

May 12, 20252 citations

“Staff member PT has expired Food Handlers permit and states they helped to serve snack this morning. Food wroker card will be updated today.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Licensor observed that the laundry/utility room was unlocked and accessible to children. The laundry room had open containers of laundry detergents on the floor of the room.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

Nov 14, 20232 citations

“During an onsite complaint inspection completed on 11/14/23 one staff member(O.M/M) was observed supervising children alone without having met the 30 hour initial training requirement. Center was previously cited for same WAC on 9/25/23 during a Monitor Visit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“During an onsite complaint inspection completed on 11/14/23, Licensor A. and W., along with Center Director M. were watching live feed video footage of the preschool classroom. During the observation three children were observed not washing their hands after using bathroom during a ten minute time period. Staff were not observed providing handwashing guidance and no handwashing was completed prior to the children returning to classroom activities. Center was Staff retraining on handwashing was previously cited for same WAC on 9/25/23 during a Monitor Visit. reported to have completed on 10/13/23.”
WAC 110-300-0200(5)

Nov 6, 20231 citation

“On 11/6/2023 Licensor A. and W. observed center employees K.A. and L.C. in the Pre-K classroom together working with children. L.C. is currently on a safety plan and is to be paired with a qualified staff member. K.A. did not have Bloodborne Pathogens training at the time she was observed with children, per WAC 110-300-0106(10) employees must have Bloodborne Pathogens training prior to working with children. Center director reports she was aware she did not have the required training and she would be completing it.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)

Oct 30, 20231 citation

“Center director K.M. served food on 10/30/23 in the preschool classroom without a Valid food handlers card. K. reports she thought her card expired at the end of the month.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Oct 23, 20231 citation

“Employee A.E. was alone in a classroom supervising children without her 30 hour initial training on 10/23/23, 10/24/23 and 10/25/23.”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)

Sep 26, 202310 citations

“Multiple staff members have been eployed longer than 3 months and/or working unsupervised without Childcare Basics Training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“Multiple staff have not completed Bllod Borne Path. training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“Staff member JP does not have a valid food handler care and stated they served food during lunch.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3)
“Staff member V.W. had a withdrawn background check and was verifed to be on-site working without a cleared PBC.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)

6 more from this inspection

“Licensor observed emergency exit gate on preschool playground locked and classroom Early Preschool 2 had an inerior emergency exit locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Licensors observed interior classroom doors that could not be heard when opening/closing.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“Licensors observed 8 toddler and preschool aged children combined with only one staff member present.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
“Licensors observed outlet cover in Toddlers II classroom that is broken with sharp points protruding.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“Licensors observed walls in Early Preschool I classroom with peeling paint and dry wall.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“Licensors observed child file missing CIS and medical verifications.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit: November 24, 2025
On file: 6 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 13 complaint investigations
Most serious: Serious — Staff member PT has expired Food Handlers permit and states they helped to serve snack this morning. Food wroker card will be updated today. · May 12, 2025

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.

Nov 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received November 21, 2025 · Resolved February 3, 2026

“Self-reported intake involving a child left alone in a classroom for 10 minutes.”

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.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Licensor found that a child had been brought into a classroom as the rest of the classroom was going outside. The staff member in the classroom did not observe this child get out of line and go into the restroom. The staff member then did not notice the child did not come outside with the rest of the group.

What the state has found

State record — Washington DCYF

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