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Kre 8 Tive Kidz

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 3 valid, most recently in March 2026. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 79 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 32% had rules cited at both, as this center did. 30% had none cited.

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 12, 2026Valid complaintresolved Mar 19, 2026

  • “Allegations of not meeting child's special needs”

    The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)
Received Nov 6, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jan 28, 2025

  • “Center did not report within 24 hours to the department about incident that resulted in emergency services being involved.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Received Aug 16, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Dec 11, 2024

  • “Licensor F. observed on video tape, staff pulling and grabbing on child's arm across the classroom and aggressively sat himon the chair.”

    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; 34 (16%) have three or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Jan 8, 20261 citation

  • “Food handler permits were not completed for three staff members.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Sep 20, 20232 citations

  • “Prescription medication-Epipen was expired June 2021.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “Bleach observed in some cabinets in rooms under sinks and is accessible to children. No lock on cabinet.”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 8, 2026
On file
2 visits since September 2023 — both cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — Food handler permits were not completed for three staff members. · January 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.

Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received January 12, 2026 · Resolved March 19, 2026

“Allegations of not meeting child's special needs”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 8, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Food handler permits were not completed for three staff members.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received November 6, 2024 · Resolved January 28, 2025

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

110-300-0475 - Center did not report within 24 hours to the department about incident that resulted in emergency services being involved.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received August 16, 2024 · Resolved December 11, 2024

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 F. observed on video tape, staff pulling and grabbing on child's arm across the classroom and aggressively sat himon the chair.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Prescription medication-Epipen was expired June 2021.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Bleach observed in some cabinets in rooms under sinks and is accessible to children. No lock on cabinet.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

Application fee
$100
Siblings
15% discount on tuition for the second child and any additional children

A day here

Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Sleep
Naps are not scheduled; infants nap whenever they need to rest
Closed
15 holidays and breaks a year
DatesNew Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, staff training days, parent conference days, Teacher Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve

Policies

Enrollment
Tuition is due regardless of absence; $100 registration fee plus a non-refundable two-week deposit applied to the last two weeks; 30-day notice required to end care

Details

(206) 248-4301

Website
kre-8-tive-kidz-academy.com
Address
17855 1st Ave S
License
PL-78530, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
4 weeks to 12 years old

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Sources and dates

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All checked September 2026.

What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

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.