Lake Forest Park · Licensed center

Lake Forest Park Whizz Kids

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 406 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.

Licensing inspections

Apr 6, 20261 citation

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.H. and staff K.O. have not completed food handler training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Jan 13, 20252 citations

  • “During review of staff qualifications, it was determined that some staff have not completed renewal class for food handler. 0106 (3) During review of staff qualifications, it was determined that staff NG has not completed 30 hours childcare basics Short 110-300-0165(3)(g) Term”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of the inspection, it was observed the fire drill is not current, the last drill record was October. 0470 (4)(b) At the time of the inspection, it was observed that emergency drill was not conducted”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

Sep 18, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 6, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.H. and staff K.O. have not completed food handler training. · April 6, 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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 6, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff A.H. and staff K.O. have not completed food handler training.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 13, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During review of staff qualifications, it was determined that some staff have not completed renewal class for food handler. 0106 (3) During review of staff qualifications, it was determined that staff NG has not completed 30 hours childcare basics Short 110-300-0165(3)(g) Term

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

At the time of the inspection, it was observed the fire drill is not current, the last drill record was October. 0470 (4)(b) At the time of the inspection, it was observed that emergency drill was not conducted

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired

“Embracing a Reggio-inspired learning approach, the academy fosters creativity and critical thinking in young learners.”

What it costs

$1,995 a month for a toddler

Toddler$1,995

Lower than 80% of the 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$1,695

Lower than 78% of the 99 that publish a price.

Lake Forest Park Whizz KidsMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time
$1,490 to $2,565 a month
Application fee
$175
Siblings
5% discount for the oldest child when two/three children are enrolled full-time

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals
Homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided, with fresh organic fruit and vegetables; dietary needs and allergies accommodated by menu substitution
Closed
9 holidays and breaks a year
DatesClosed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27), Winter Break (Dec 21-25), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day (Observed), plus staff development and conference days

Details

(206) 362-6519

Website
whizzkidsacademy.com
Address
18512 Ballinger Way Northeast
License
PL-23043, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+
Ages they serve
12 months to 5 years
Established
1996

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State record

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

A day here

Details

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.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.