Redmond · Licensed center

La Petite - Redmond

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in December 2024. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since December 2023.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Nov 19, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Dec 30, 2024

  • “It was confirmed by staff that a child ran into the parking lot on the first day of their attendance. In a special needs plan request, the Director at the time wrote: "Describe any behavioral issues exhibited: He runs from teachers, does not follow directions. Describe the child's supervision needs: The child likes to leave the classroom and does not stay in boundaries. Is there anything you wish to add that has not been asked: Language is a huge barrier. His running is a safety issue."”

    WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Sep 4, 2024Valid complaintresolved Dec 9, 2024
The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 39 (20%) have two or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Aug 4, 20254 citations

  • “)(10) Staff SP does not have BBP training 110-300-0106(12) Staff TA, RC, SD and FS do not have valid Food Workers Cards 110-300-0106(8) Staff TA, RC, GH, SM, SP, SS, BSN and FS have expired Safe Sleep Training”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Janitorial mop and bucket were accessable to the children using the handwashing sinks outside the toddler 1 classroom”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “110-0166(3)(a) Early Preschool classroom's emergency exit door was locked at the time of the visit”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “staff person RC has expired CPR/First Aid certification”

    WAC 110-300-0230(1)

Aug 14, 20243 citations

  • “In a preschool bathroom, a large garbage bag was accessible to children on the floor. In the infant sink and preschool sink, that water temperature was 130* and 122*. In a preschool room by the kitchen, an outlet was not tamper resistant.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)

  • “Two recently hired staff, SS and MI, had not completed CPR/First aid and a food worker course.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Not all staff trainings have been entered into MERIT”

    WAC 110-300-0115(1)

Dec 27, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 4, 2025
On file
3 visits since December 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0106)(10) Staff SP does not have BBP training 110-300-0106(12) Staff TA, RC, SD and FS do not have valid Food Workers Cards 110-300-0106(8) Staff TA, RC, GH, SM, SP, SS, BSN and FS have expired Safe Sleep Training · August 4, 2025

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 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 4, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106)(10) Staff SP does not have BBP training 110-300-0106(12) Staff TA, RC, SD and FS do not have valid Food Workers Cards 110-300-0106(8) Staff TA, RC, GH, SM, SP, SS, BSN and FS have expired Safe Sleep Training

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

110-300-0260(5) Janitorial mop and bucket were accessable to the children using the handwashing sinks outside the toddler 1 classroom

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-0166(3)(a) Early Preschool classroom's emergency exit door was locked at the time of the visit

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

110-300-0230(1) staff person RC has expired CPR/First Aid certification

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Complaint 2 valid issues

Complaint · Received November 19, 2024 · Resolved December 30, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

It was confirmed by staff that a child ran into the parking lot on the first day of their attendance. In a special needs plan request, the Director at the time wrote: "Describe any behavioral issues exhibited: He runs from teachers, does not follow directions. Describe the child's supervision needs: The child likes to leave the classroom and does not stay in boundaries. Is there anything you wish to add that has not been asked: Language is a huge barrier. His running is a safety issue."

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received September 4, 2024 · Resolved December 9, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

The state’s report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 14, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Serious / Short Term

In a preschool bathroom, a large garbage bag was accessible to children on the floor. In the infant sink and preschool sink, that water temperature was 130* and 122*. In a preschool room by the kitchen, an outlet was not tamper resistant.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Two recently hired staff, SS and MI, had not completed CPR/First aid and a food worker course.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Not all staff trainings have been entered into MERIT

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based

“Learn as We Grow ® uses hands-on, play-based, and inquiry-driven experiences that cultivate children’s future-ready skills.”

What it costs

Siblings
10% tuition discount for the oldest child when more than one child is enrolled

A day here

Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals
Meals and snacks included in tuition (all La Petite Academy schools)
Diapers
Diapers and wipes provided (all La Petite Academy schools)
Updates for parents
SproutAbout family communication app with live classroom streaming
Schedule
full-time, part-time, drop-in (all La Petite Academy schools)
Closed
7 holidays and breaks a year
DatesNew Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day; also closed for staff training on Presidents' Day and Columbus Day (all La Petite Academy schools)

Policies

Enrollment
Two weeks' written notice required to withdraw, or two weeks' tuition is owed; re-enrollment after withdrawal is based on space availability (all La Petite Academy schools)

Details

(425) 867-1998

Website
lapetite.com
Address
8675 161st Ave NE
License
PL-77709, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
6 weeks to 12 years

Nearby

The eight closest of the 24 other licensed centers in ZIP 98052

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How they teach

What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

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.

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Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.