Licensed center

Learning Nest Montessori School LLC

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What the state has found

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

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Dec 18, 20252 citations

  • “The cabinet containing the air deodorizer and other hazardous products does not have a safety lock, making these items accessible to children. It is important to secure all potentially dangerous products to prevent accidental exposure, poisoning, or injury. Installing childproof locks or relocating hazardous items out of reach helps ensure a safe environment for children.”

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

  • “The licensor observed that a rack used to dry art materials was not securely mounted to the wall, creating a risk that it could fall or tip over. Securing the rack is important to prevent injuries and maintain a safe environment for children.”

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

Jan 8, 20253 citations

  • “Licensor observed Bloodborne Pathogens were expired for Ms. M.J., Ms. E. and Ms. A.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Licensor observed Food handler trainings were expired for Ms. M.J., Ms. E. and Ms. A.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Licensor did not observe the fire safety inspection using the state fire marshal form was conducted.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(2)

Sep 14, 20233 citations

  • “Licensor observed medication consent forms were outdated and not current for 2023.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(vi) · Immediate risk

  • “Licensor reviewed a child's file and observed the child had a food allergy and file had no written instructions (ICP) from the child's health care provider with a know food allergy due to a health condition. Licensor reviewed 2 other files for children with a food preference and file had no Food Plan in place. 0186 (2) No documents on whether the child with the food allergy requires any form of medication for the specific food allergen.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • “Licensor observed all no current Bloodborne Pathogens on file for: M.J.E. and A. all BBP's were expired. 0106 (11) Licensor observed no CPR records on file for E.M.J. to verify completed trainings. 0106 (12) Licensor observed no Food Handler record on file for M. to verify completed trainings.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 18, 2025
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Immediate — Licensor observed medication consent forms were outdated and not current for 2023. · September 14, 2023

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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 18, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The cabinet containing the air deodorizer and other hazardous products does not have a safety lock, making these items accessible to children. It is important to secure all potentially dangerous products to prevent accidental exposure, poisoning, or injury. Installing childproof locks or relocating hazardous items out of reach helps ensure a safe environment for children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

The licensor observed that a rack used to dry art materials was not securely mounted to the wall, creating a risk that it could fall or tip over. Securing the rack is important to prevent injuries and maintain a safe environment for children.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Licensor observed Bloodborne Pathogens were expired for Ms. M.J., Ms. E. and Ms. A.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Licensor observed Food handler trainings were expired for Ms. M.J., Ms. E. and Ms. A.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

Licensor did not observe the fire safety inspection using the state fire marshal form was conducted.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 14, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Licensor reviewed a child's file and observed the child had a food allergy and file had no written instructions (ICP) from the child's health care provider with a know food allergy due to a health condition. Licensor reviewed 2 other files for children with a food preference and file had no Food Plan in place. 0186 (2) No documents on whether the child with the food allergy requires any form of medication for the specific food allergen.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(vi) · Serious / Immediate

Licensor observed medication consent forms were outdated and not current for 2023.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Licensor observed all no current Bloodborne Pathogens on file for: M.J.E. and A. all BBP's were expired. 0106 (11) Licensor observed no CPR records on file for E.M.J. to verify completed trainings. 0106 (12) Licensor observed no Food Handler record on file for M. to verify completed trainings.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 652-1587

Address
38722 Enumclaw Black Diamond Rd
License
PL-10238, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+

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State record

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

Details

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