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Little Laurels Montessori Preschool

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since August 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Sep 15, 20262 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that toilet brushes, brooms and mop were accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that 3 out of 5 child files reviewed were missing updated CIS immunization forms.”

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

Aug 20, 20256 citations

  • “Licensor observed child file M.S. did not have a care plan in place for a severe food allergy.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Licensor observed EpiPen in the River classroom without prescription or box. Pen did not include required information.”

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

  • “Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N. and M.S. have not taken Mandated Reporting training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

  • “Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken families experiencing homelessness.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(7)

2 more from this inspection

  • “Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken medication management.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(9)

  • “Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken emergency preparedness training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(5)

Feb 12, 20252 citations

  • “It was observed that a care plan was dated from 2023.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “It was observed that a child had an EpiPen onsite but was not stored with the prescription label. It was observed that toothpaste and hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Pond Room.”

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

Aug 3, 20231 citation

  • “First Aid Backpack was accessible to children in care.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 15, 2026
On file
4 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, it was observed that toilet brushes, brooms and mop were accessible to children. · September 15, 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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 15, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that 3 out of 5 child files reviewed were missing updated CIS immunization forms.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that toilet brushes, brooms and mop were accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(7) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken families experiencing homelessness.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken medication management.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Licensor observed child file M.S. did not have a care plan in place for a severe food allergy.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Licensor observed EpiPen in the River classroom without prescription or box. Pen did not include required information.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N. and M.S. have not taken Mandated Reporting training.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken emergency preparedness training.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

It was observed that a care plan was dated from 2023.

Medication

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

It was observed that a child had an EpiPen onsite but was not stored with the prescription label. It was observed that toothpaste and hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Pond Room.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 3, 2023

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026

110-300-0230(2)(b) First Aid Backpack was accessible to children in care.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“We follow the AMS Montessori method: Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children ages 3 to 6 years old”

What it costs

$2,560 a month for a toddler

Toddler$2,560

Higher than 70% of the 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$2,015

Lower than 53% of the 99 that publish a price.

Little Laurels Montessori PreschoolMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Application fee
$100
Siblings
5% discount on the older child(ren) for families with two or more children in the preschool program

A day here

Hours
7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals
Parents provide lunch and snacks (and breakfast for Before School Care); classrooms are nut free
Sleep
Minimum of 30 minutes to rest and fall asleep; non-nappers lie down and may get up to work quietly
Updates for parents
Procare parent portal and app for news, photos, events and non-urgent messages; urgent matters by phone; school urgent alerts by text and email
Schedule
full-day

Policies

When a child is sick
Excludes children with symptoms including a 100°F fever; must stay home 24 hours after symptoms subside and fever-free without medication
Enrollment
60-day transition period in which either side may end enrollment; 45 days advance notice required to withdraw and receive deposit refund; final month not prorated

Details

(206) 522-5992

Website
littlelaurels.org
Address
12700 35th Ave NE
License
PL-5486, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 15 other licensed centers in ZIP 98125

All in ZIP 98125

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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

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.

Nearby

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