Seattle · Licensed center
Lighthouse Montessori School
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- Small center, licensed for 25 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
- Ages on the license: 2 years 6 months to 6 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
May 7, 20261 citation
“The fence in the outdoor play space had spots where the boards did not connect all the way, as well as spots where the fence appeared to be in poor condition.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Dec 12, 20246 citations
“Exit door leading to outdoor play space was partially blocked with a child proof door guard device. This prevents an emergency exit from building. This was discussed on site with R.B.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“Annual BBP training is needed for multiple staff.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
“Exiting mechanism on gate is not equipped with a self-closing and self latching mechanism.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“The exit gate had a padlock on it. R.B. reported this gate does not self-close or auto latch.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
2 more from this inspection
“Fence needs to be repaired, replaced or reinforced, it is wobbly, not secure or safe.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“The department was not notified when child with special needs was enrolled.”
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)
Oct 19, 20232 citations
“During annual inpsection, Licensor A.S. observed playground equipment, rock climber, slide and tires did not have nine inches deep ground cover. Director C.D. reported they are aware, they are in the process of ordering turf.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing BBP training. 0106 (11) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing CPR and First Aid training. 0106 (12) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing food worker training. 0106 (03) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing child care basics. 0106 (09) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing medication management. Director reported all staff administer medication to children with allergies. Violations observed and discussed on site with director C.D.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 7, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Exit door leading to outdoor play space was partially blocked with a child proof door guard device. This prevents an emergency exit from building. This was discussed on site with R.B.
· December 12, 2024
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.
May 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 7, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
110-300-0145(8)- The fence in the outdoor play space had spots where the boards did not connect all the way, as well as spots where the fence appeared to be in poor condition.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · December 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Annual BBP training is needed for multiple staff.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Exiting mechanism on gate is not equipped with a self-closing and self latching mechanism.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
The exit gate had a padlock on it. R.B. reported this gate does not self-close or auto latch.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
Fence needs to be repaired, replaced or reinforced, it is wobbly, not secure or safe.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit door leading to outdoor play space was partially blocked with a child proof door guard device. This prevents an emergency exit from building. This was discussed on site with R.B.
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
The department was not notified when child with special needs was enrolled.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 19, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
During annual inpsection, Licensor A.S. observed playground equipment, rock climber, slide and tires did not have nine inches deep ground cover. Director C.D. reported they are aware, they are in the process of ordering turf.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing BBP training. 0106 (11) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing CPR and First Aid training. 0106 (12) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing food worker training. 0106 (03) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing child care basics. 0106 (09) During inspection, licensor A.S. observed staff missing medication management. Director reported all staff administer medication to children with allergies. Violations observed and discussed on site with director C.D.
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What it costs
- Application fee
- $85
- Deposit
- $600, refundable
Details
- Website
- lighthousemontessori.com
- Address
- 7005 24th Ave NW
- License
- PL-13070, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
The eight closest of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98117
- Ballard First Lutheran Childcare CenterMedium center · 0.3 miLast state visit Feb 26, 2026 · nothing cited
- Loyal Heights Cooperative PreschoolMedium center · 0.4 miLast state visit Aug 17, 2026 · nothing cited
- Agape Infant Through Young Preschool CenterSmall center · 0.4 miLast state visit Jul 28, 2026 · nothing cited
- Agape Child Care CenterSmall center · 0.5 miLast state visit Jul 28, 2026 · nothing cited
- Whittier Kids PreschoolLarge center · 0.7 miLast state visit Sep 17, 2026 · 4 citations
- Willow Tree Chinese Bilingual PreschoolSmall center · 1.0 miLast state visit Jul 13, 2026 · 1 citation
- Willow Tree Bilingual Preschool LLCMedium center · 1.2 miLast state visit Jul 13, 2026 · nothing cited
- Small Faces Development CenterLarge center · 1.4 miLast state visit May 5, 2026 · complaint investigation
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What it costs
- Application fee, Deposit — Checked July 2026 lighthousemontessori.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 lighthousemontessori.com
- Website — Checked July 2026 lighthousemontessori.com
- Address — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License, Quality program — Checked March 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 data.seattle.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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.