Unincorporated Snohomish County · Licensed center
La Petite Academy
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- Medium center, licensed for 113 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 7 valid, most recently in September 2026. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2023.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% 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.
“Concerns child was served a breastmilk bottle after it had been in the fridge for 3 days.,Concerns two different children were served bottles that were no theirs.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Staff did not properly verify that they were serving the infant the correct bottle.”
WAC 110-300-0285(1)
“Concerns staff person was being rough and aggressive with a child.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Staff person was observed in video footage being rough and aggressive with children; observed slapping at a child, taking food away, grabbing arms of children and pushing children's chairs roughly into the table. Staff person was terminated based on the incident.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“Concerns 2-year old child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Concerns child was served a known allergen.,Concerns child was served an incorrect bottle.,Medication was administered to a child who suffered an allergic reaction.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Medication authorization was not signed by the parent for administering medication; medication was administered based on a photo provided by the parent of the child's MyChart.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)
“Allergy plan was not completed and available to staff regarding child's allergy. Necessary medication was not on-site to respond to a possible allergic reaction.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 4 (2%) have seven or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Aug 11, 20263 citations
“children did not wash hands after coming in from extra-curricular activity which was outside and using equipment.”
WAC 110-300-0200(5)
“multiple staff did not complete EQEL or the required number of training hours for 2025.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
“temperature in infant classroom was 65 degrees Fahrenheit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(a)
Jul 29, 20251 citation
“two classrooms were over ratio with toddler aged children in a preschool classroom; with only 1 staff person and 10 children.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
Jul 19, 20242 citations
“Staff are missing the following trainings: Food worker card: M.B. Z.L. Blood-borne pathogen training M.B. K.M. Safe Sleep training: M.B. L.B. O.M. F.S. G.S. H.A. H.A. K.Y. L.Z. L.S. L.M. M.J. P.L.Z.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“Interior classroom doors need a chime or bell to alert when opened.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Jul 24, 20234 citations
“Slides in preschool playground is closer than 6 feet from fencing All playgrounds do not have sufficient ground cover”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Storage closet in two's classroom did not have a working lock”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“Food Worker Card Missing: P.W. Childcare Basics Missing: J.P. H.G. Safe Sleep missing or expired: A.K. M.B. D.D. M.K.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Emergency door in toddler classroom does not open”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 13, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 7 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
Staff person was observed in video footage being rough and aggressive with children; observed slapping at a child, taking food away, grabbing arms of children and pushing children's chairs roughly into the table. Staff person was terminated based on the incident.
· May 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.
Aug 2026 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received August 11, 2026 · Resolved September 30, 2026
“Concerns child was served a breastmilk bottle after it had been in the fridge for 3 days.,Concerns two different children were served bottles that were no theirs.”
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.
Infant and toddler nutrition and feeding
WAC 110-300-0285(1) · Long Term
Staff did not properly verify that they were serving the infant the correct bottle.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 11, 2026
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(5) · Short Term
children did not wash hands after coming in from extra-curricular activity which was outside and using equipment.
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
multiple staff did not complete EQEL or the required number of training hours for 2025.
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(a) · Short Term
temperature in infant classroom was 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 21, 2026 · Resolved June 15, 2026
“Concerns staff person was being rough and aggressive with a child.”
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.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Staff person was observed in video footage being rough and aggressive with children; observed slapping at a child, taking food away, grabbing arms of children and pushing children's chairs roughly into the table. Staff person was terminated based on the incident.
Nov 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received November 14, 2025 · Resolved December 4, 2025
“Concerns 2-year old child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
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.
Nov 2025 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · Received November 12, 2025 · Resolved December 4, 2025
“Concerns child was served a known allergen.,Concerns child was served an incorrect bottle.,Medication was administered to a child who suffered an allergic reaction.”
The state’s description of the complaint
3 valid issues · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
Medication authorization was not signed by the parent for administering medication; medication was administered based on a photo provided by the parent of the child's MyChart.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Allergy plan was not completed and available to staff regarding child's allergy. Necessary medication was not on-site to respond to a possible allergic reaction.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 29, 2025
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
two classrooms were over ratio with toddler aged children in a preschool classroom; with only 1 staff person and 10 children.
May 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 29, 2025 · Resolved June 10, 2025
Mar 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 17, 2025 · Resolved March 24, 2025
Nov 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received November 1, 2024 · Resolved December 3, 2024
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Interior classroom doors need a chime or bell to alert when opened.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
Staff are missing the following trainings: Food worker card: M.B. Z.L. Blood-borne pathogen training M.B. K.M. Safe Sleep training: M.B. L.B. O.M. F.S. G.S. H.A. H.A. K.Y. L.Z. L.S. L.M. M.J. P.L.Z.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 24, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Slides in preschool playground is closer than 6 feet from fencing All playgrounds do not have sufficient ground cover
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Storage closet in two's classroom did not have a working lock
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Food Worker Card Missing: P.W. Childcare Basics Missing: J.P. H.G. Safe Sleep missing or expired: A.K. M.B. D.D. M.K.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency door in toddler classroom does not open
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Details
- Address
- 20415 Poplar Way
- License
- PL-7876, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98036
- Kindercare #1209Medium center · 0.4 miLast state visit Apr 28, 2026 · complaint investigation
- KidsparkMedium center · 0.8 miLast state visit Aug 31, 2026 · nothing cited
- Journey SchoolLarge center · 1.1 miLast state visit Mar 5, 2026 · 1 citation
- Guidepost Montessori at LynnwoodLarge center · 1.4 miLast state visit Aug 24, 2026 · 4 citations
- The Goddard SchoolLarge center · 1.7 miLast state visit Sep 3, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Trinity Lutheran Child Development CenterMedium center · 1.9 miLast state visit Mar 12, 2026 · 1 citation
- The Creative Kids AcademyMedium center · 2.1 miLast state visit Dec 9, 2025 · nothing cited
- Great Kids Academy 3Medium center · 2.1 miLast state visit Jan 5, 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 — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 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
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.