Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Center 300871
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- Medium center, licensed for 100 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
- A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 5 valid, most recently in December 2025. 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.
“Allegations of lack of supervision”
The state’s description of the complaint
“There were allegations an infant was roughly shaken in the crib while sleeping. During the course of investigations, it was determined that four staff members are do not have current Safe Sleep documented in MERIT. Staff initials are: NC, NC, VL, JS (8)”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 7 (4%) have five or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Jan 28, 20264 citations
“The half gates in the classrooms require special knowledge to open and this cause the exit paths to be blocked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“A.O. and A.P. have expired sleep training in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“Some of the first aid kits in the classrooms were not complete.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)
“There were some of the children's files reviewed who did not have a completed CIS Form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Feb 27, 20253 citations
“Staff M.R, M.A and R.D need to take BBP training. 110-300-0106(11) - A.P, M.A, R.D need to take first aid and cpr training. 110-300-0106 (12) - M.A, R.D and C.L need to retake food handlers. 110-300-0106(3)- M.A AND F.G need to take child care basics training. 110-300-0106(8) - N.C, R.D and V.L need to take safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Staff M.A needs negative TB test entered into merit and copy sent to licensor.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
“Lead teachers V.R and S.A need education submitted into MERIT. 110-300-0100(7) - Assistant teachers M.R, A.P, F.G, and C.L needs education submitted into MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0100(6), WAC 110-300-0100(7)
Apr 26, 20241 citation
“Assistant Teachers F.R., J.R., and N.C. do not have a high school diploma or higher approved in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0100(7)
Apr 16, 20243 citations
“Based on staff interviews and video footage, it was confirmed that a child was able to leave the classroom and then the building unnoticed.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3), WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
“During recheck visit on 4/16/24, it was observed that teachers on the preschool playground did not have sight supervision of all children due to where the teachers had positioned themselves.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3), WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
“During recheck visit on 4/16/24, it was observed that teachers on the preschool playground did not use a "calm and respectful tone of voice" nor "positive language to explain what children can do and give descriptive feedback," including that as children needed guidance or help while playing, teachers remained seated on a bench and yelled across the playground to talk to the children instead of approaching them.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)
Apr 5, 20242 citations
“Staff members J.R. and F.R. did not complete and upload to Merit Bloodborne Pathogens trainings prior to working with children.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Staff members E.L. and N.C. have expired Food Handler cards.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Sep 13, 20232 citations
“110-300-106(3)TJ is missing basic child care training. EG is missing child care basic training . VH is missing child care basic training .EL is missing child care basic training . 110-300-0106(8) KB,VH,AR are missing safe sleep training. 110-300-0107 EG, VH,and E. are missing homelessness training 110-300-0106(9) EG,VH and EL are missing medication management training”
WAC 110-300-0106(4)
“Licensor and supervisor observed some of the partial doors in classroom were locked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Read every record and the state’s reports
Across KinderCare's 33 locations in the Seattle area, it cited something at 81% of 135 visits.
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 28, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
The half gates in the classrooms require special knowledge to open and this cause the exit paths to be blocked.
· January 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 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 28, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
A.O. and A.P. have expired sleep training in Merit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The half gates in the classrooms require special knowledge to open and this cause the exit paths to be blocked.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
Some of the first aid kits in the classrooms were not complete.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
There were some of the children's files reviewed who did not have a completed CIS Form.
Oct 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 8, 2025 · Resolved December 23, 2025
“Allegations of lack of supervision”
The state’s description of the complaint
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
110-300-0105(3) - Staff M.A needs negative TB test entered into merit and copy sent to licensor.
WAC 110-300-0100(6) / 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
110-300-0100(6) - Lead teachers V.R and S.A need education submitted into MERIT. 110-300-0100(7) - Assistant teachers M.R, A.P, F.G, and C.L needs education submitted into MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
110-300-0106(10) - Staff M.R, M.A and R.D need to take BBP training. 110-300-0106(11) - A.P, M.A, R.D need to take first aid and cpr training. 110-300-0106 (12) - M.A, R.D and C.L need to retake food handlers. 110-300-0106(3)- M.A AND F.G need to take child care basics training. 110-300-0106(8) - N.C, R.D and V.L need to take safe sleep training.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 26, 2024
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Assistant Teachers F.R., J.R., and N.C. do not have a high school diploma or higher approved in Merit.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · April 16, 2024
Creating a climate for healthy child development
WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term
During recheck visit on 4/16/24, it was observed that teachers on the preschool playground did not use a "calm and respectful tone of voice" nor "positive language to explain what children can do and give descriptive feedback," including that as children needed guidance or help while playing, teachers remained seated on a bench and yelled across the playground to talk to the children instead of approaching them.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) / 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Short Term / Serious
Based on staff interviews and video footage, it was confirmed that a child was able to leave the classroom and then the building unnoticed.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) / 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Short Term / Serious
During recheck visit on 4/16/24, it was observed that teachers on the preschool playground did not have sight supervision of all children due to where the teachers had positioned themselves.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 5, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff members J.R. and F.R. did not complete and upload to Merit Bloodborne Pathogens trainings prior to working with children.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff members E.L. and N.C. have expired Food Handler cards.
Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received April 4, 2024 · Resolved July 23, 2024
Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 21, 2024 · Resolved May 19, 2024
Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 7, 2024 · Resolved August 1, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
There were allegations an infant was roughly shaken in the crib while sleeping. During the course of investigations, it was determined that four staff members are do not have current Safe Sleep documented in MERIT. Staff initials are: NC, NC, VL, JS (8)
Nov 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received November 14, 2023 · Resolved January 11, 2024
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 13, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
110-300-106(3)TJ is missing basic child care training. EG is missing child care basic training . VH is missing child care basic training .EL is missing child care basic training . 110-300-0106(8) KB,VH,AR are missing safe sleep training. 110-300-0107 EG, VH,and E. are missing homelessness training 110-300-0106(9) EG,VH and EL are missing medication management training
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor and supervisor observed some of the partial doors in classroom were locked.
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Details
- Address
- 25450 Pacific Highway S
- License
- PL-2890, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
The eight closest of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98032
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- Kyfs Kent Valley Early LearningLarge center · 2.9 miLast state visit Jan 21, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kyfs Kent Valley ECEAPSmall center · 3.0 miLast state visit Mar 23, 2026 · 1 citation
- Bright Horizons at CenterpointLarge center · 3.9 miLast state visit Sep 1, 2026 · 1 citation
- Bezos Academy Kent ValleyMedium centerLast state visit Sep 2, 2026 · nothing cited
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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 9, 2026.