Licensed center
La Petite Academy #7312
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- Large center, licensed for 119 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
- A La Petite Academy center. The chain is owned by American Securities, 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 3 valid, most recently in October 2026. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since October 2024.
Of the 81 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 33% 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.
“It is alleged that the provider failed to report the inappropriate physical contact to the Department within the required timeframe.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The allegation was determined to be valid. The director was made aware of an incident involving alleged inappropriate sexual contact between two children but failed to report the incident to the Department within the required timeframe.”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)(a)
“Allegations the staff is not interacting with other staff members in a positive, respectful manner.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Allegations the teacher was not actively supervising the children in the classroom.”
The state’s description of the complaint
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
Dec 12, 20251 citation
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was cracked/torn in the middle, needs to be replaced.”
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a)
Oct 9, 20242 citations
“Licensor observed the shock absorbing wood chips on the playgrounds to be less than 9 inches.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Licensor observed the infant emergency exit pathway partially blocked with toys.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 16, 2026
- On file
- 2 visits since October 2024 — both cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0475(2)(a) The allegation was determined to be valid. The director was made aware of an incident involving alleged inappropriate sexual contact between two children but failed to report the incident to the Department within the required timeframe.
· July 16, 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.
Jun 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received June 4, 2026 · Resolved October 2, 2026
“It is alleged that the provider failed to report the inappropriate physical contact to the Department within the required timeframe.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
110-300-0475(2)(a) The allegation was determined to be valid. The director was made aware of an incident involving alleged inappropriate sexual contact between two children but failed to report the incident to the Department within the required timeframe.
May 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 20, 2026 · Resolved August 20, 2026
“Allegations the staff is not interacting with other staff members in a positive, respectful manner.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 23, 2026 · Resolved May 13, 2026
“Allegations the teacher was not actively supervising the children in the classroom.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 12, 2025
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was cracked/torn in the middle, needs to be replaced.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 9, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0146(1)(b)(ii) Licensor observed the shock absorbing wood chips on the playgrounds to be less than 9 inches.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) Licensor observed the infant emergency exit pathway partially blocked with toys.
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
Details
- Address
- 508 S 348th St
- License
- PL-26651, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3+
Nearby
The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98003
- Brooklake Childcare & LearningMedium center · 0.6 miWashington lists no visit report
- Greenacres Learning Center at Federal WayMedium center · 0.9 miLast state visit Jun 2, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Pacific Christian AcademyMedium center · 1.1 miLast state visit Jan 22, 2026 · 1 citation
- Montessori Academy at Spring ValleyMedium center · 1.1 miLast state visit Jan 22, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kindercare Learning Center 000276Large center · 1.5 miLast state visit Jul 23, 2026 · 3 citations
- La Petite Academy #7316Large center · 1.8 miLast state visit Dec 18, 2025 · 1 citation
- Building Memories Early Learning CenterMedium center · 2.0 miLast state visit Jan 22, 2026 · 1 citation
- Childtime Learning CenterMedium center · 2.1 miLast state visit Jul 21, 2026 · complaint investigation
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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 lapetite.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 american-securities.com
La Petite Academy is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.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.
Nearby
The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.