Green Lake · Licensed center

La Escuelita Bilingual (Green Lake)

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in February 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% 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 15, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 5, 2026

  • “It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction.”

    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; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Mar 5, 20261 citation

  • “Immunization records were not updated for children OJ and OC.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Aug 8, 20246 citations

  • “During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a large bouncy horse with missing or broken pieces. center does not have an approved alternate plan. Director N.V. was asked to remove from indoor play area.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(4)

  • “During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a folded garbage bag under the changing table mat in room 109. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.”

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

  • “016012) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed E.A. has an expired food handlers permit as of 7/26/2024.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

  • “0160(8) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed multiple staff (9) with expired safe sleep training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

2 more from this inspection

  • “During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed play toys and furniture that pose a hazard to children. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.”

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

  • “0160(11) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director M.M missing first aid and cpr training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)

Oct 16, 20231 citation

  • “During 2023-2024 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director and multiple staff missing safe sleep training.”

    WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 5, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction. · January 22, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 5, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Immunization records were not updated for children OJ and OC.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received January 15, 2026 · Resolved February 5, 2026

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

It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 8, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious

During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a large bouncy horse with missing or broken pieces. center does not have an approved alternate plan. Director N.V. was asked to remove from indoor play area.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a folded garbage bag under the changing table mat in room 109. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term

016012) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed E.A. has an expired food handlers permit as of 7/26/2024.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term

0160(8) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed multiple staff (9) with expired safe sleep training.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed play toys and furniture that pose a hazard to children. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term

0160(11) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director M.M missing first aid and cpr training.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 16, 2023

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious

During 2023-2024 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director and multiple staff missing safe sleep training.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Bilingual

“We have a bilingual curriculum that fosters the development of English and Spanish skills using a dual language model.”

A day here

Meals
Parents supply infant bottles and semi-solid foods (ages 4-10 months); meals and bottles brought from home must be labeled and dated; lunch box listed among parent-provided items
Sleep
Infants nap on demand; parents provide a blanket, washed weekly
Diapers
Parents provide disposable diapers, at least seven per day; pull-ups or training pants accepted in the 2-year-old toddler classroom
Schedule
full-time

Details

(206) 523-2437

Website
laescuelitaschools.com
Address
7107 Woodlawn Ave NE Ste 100
License
PL-14428, active
Ages they serve
infants through pre-kindergarten
Established
1979

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98115

All in ZIP 98115

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How they teach

State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.

A day here

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 11, 2026.