Bellevue · Licensed center

Lakemont Academy

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in June 2026 the state found it valid and cited 2 rules. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% 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 Feb 6, 2026Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Jun 3, 2026

  • “Report that Assistant Director is rough with children (calls them names, pushes them, flicks them in the face).,Report that Assistant Director has used restraint on a child as a form of punishment.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

  • “Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the child being restrained by the teacher for 20 minutes.”

    WAC 110-300-0335(2)

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

Aug 7, 20254 citations

  • “(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a drawer in the Toddler A classroom and in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom.”

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

  • “(1)(a) There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler A classroom, Preschool classroom, Pre-K 1 classroom, and in the playground by the front office. There was a disinfectant bottle and a unlabeled bottle with blue liquid accessible to the children in the Preschool classroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “(4) There were no water testing results provided for Licensor to review.”

    WAC 110-300-0410(4)

  • “(1)(2) 2 child files that were reviewed had CIS forms from 2023, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form that was not medically verified, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form from 2023 that physically filled in and didn't have a list of immunizations, and 1 child file that was reviewed had a blank CIS form.”

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

Nov 27, 20242 citations

  • “(3)(d) The storage/laundry room was unlocked and accessible to the children. (3)(g) The toilet in the bathroom to the right in the Preschool room is rusting at the bottom and needs to be fixed.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • “(2)(a) A wall in the Preschool room is peeling and has paint coming off. The door in the back of the room is also peeling. Both need to be fixed so that they can be cleaned properly. (2)(f) The center is using something other than bleach to clean and it has not been approved from the department. There is no waiver in place in the provider's account.”

    WAC 110-300-0240(2)(f)

Apr 10, 20243 citations

  • “There is a gate between Tod A and B that has a door knob that requires special knowledge and is only accessible on one side of the room.”

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

  • “There were two epi-pens in Pre-K 1 that are expired. There are some diaper creams and lotions that are stored together. There are diaper creams accessible to children in Tod 1.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “(2 d): There was a roll of plastic bags on the counter in Pre-K 2.”

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

Jun 23, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 18, 2026
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child. · February 18, 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.

Feb 2026 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · Received February 6, 2026 · Resolved June 3, 2026

“Report that Assistant Director is rough with children (calls them names, pushes them, flicks them in the face).,Report that Assistant Director has used restraint on a child as a form of punishment.”

The state’s description of the complaint

4 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.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child.

Physical restraint

WAC 110-300-0335(2) · Serious

Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the child being restrained by the teacher for 20 minutes.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 7, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a drawer in the Toddler A classroom and in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

(1)(2) 2 child files that were reviewed had CIS forms from 2023, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form that was not medically verified, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form from 2023 that physically filled in and didn't have a list of immunizations, and 1 child file that was reviewed had a blank CIS form.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler A classroom, Preschool classroom, Pre-K 1 classroom, and in the playground by the front office. There was a disinfectant bottle and a unlabeled bottle with blue liquid accessible to the children in the Preschool classroom.

License and program location

WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

(4) There were no water testing results provided for Licensor to review.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 27, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

(3)(d) The storage/laundry room was unlocked and accessible to the children. (3)(g) The toilet in the bathroom to the right in the Preschool room is rusting at the bottom and needs to be fixed.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2)(f) · Short Term

(2)(a) A wall in the Preschool room is peeling and has paint coming off. The door in the back of the room is also peeling. Both need to be fixed so that they can be cleaned properly. (2)(f) The center is using something other than bleach to clean and it has not been approved from the department. There is no waiver in place in the provider's account.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 10, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

There is a gate between Tod A and B that has a door knob that requires special knowledge and is only accessible on one side of the room.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

There were two epi-pens in Pre-K 1 that are expired. There are some diaper creams and lotions that are stored together. There are diaper creams accessible to children in Tod 1.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

(2 d): There was a roll of plastic bags on the counter in Pre-K 2.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Academic and developmental

“Our whole-child, play-based curriculum gives kids the freedom to learn and explore.”

Who cares for your child

Lauren McDaniel (Center Director) since 2016.

Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 75 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.

What it costs

Siblings
sibling discounts

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Meals and snacks provided, developed by a registered dietitian; vegetarian option available; families may bring their own lunch by arrangement with the center director
Outdoors
Outdoor play decisions based on temperature, humidity and wind chill, following state licensing rules and KinderCare's own guidelines
Diapers
Diaper changes provided on an as-needed basis until the child shows interest in toilet learning
Screens
Screen-free during School Break Programs
Updates for parents
KinderCare App: messages to the center director, progress updates, and photos
Schedule
full-time and part-time

Details

(425) 564-8200

Website
kindercare.com
Address
5015 Lakemont Blvd SE
License
PL-2866, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
18 months to 5 years

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State record

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

A day here

  • Meals, Outdoors, Updates for parents, Hours, Schedule — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
  • Diapers, Screens — Checked August 2026 kindercare.com

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 9, 2026.