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Little Mountain Montessori

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since September 2024. 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

Aug 10, 20264 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of inspection, there were a few staff do not have current bbp certificate on file and on merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10)

  • “At the time of inspection, seven staff have not complete 10 hour of annual inservice training after 12 month of cumulative employment.”

    WAC 110-300-0107(1)

  • “At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current first aid and cpr on merit and on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(11)

Oct 15, 20253 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that an expired medication was not returned to child's parent or guardian.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the a few children's diaper creams in infant room was labeled with colored tape, missing children's first and last name.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that a few staff who were no longer employed was not updated and reflected on merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0115(1)

Apr 21, 20257 citations

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that 11 staff were missing current First Aid and CPR documents uploaded on Merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that 10 staff were missing food handler uploaded on Merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that a white corner cabinet in the bathroom contained diapers inside a plastic bag, and a unused trash bag was also found behind it. The cabinet, standing 32 inches high, was accessible to children. Plastic diaper bags found in mutiple classroom bathroom.”

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

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that one child's precription medication did not accompanied with medication authorization form.”

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

3 more from this inspection

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that 5 staff were missing TB tests documents on Merit.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gates on outdoor play area did not equipped with a self closing and self latching mechanism.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that a stand up diapering procerdure was missing in toddler room bathroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

Sep 25, 20241 citation

  • “Balance beam did not have adequate ground covering under nor around the balance beam it was on grass.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 10, 2026
On file
4 visits since September 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file. · August 10, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 10, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, there were a few staff do not have current bbp certificate on file and on merit.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, seven staff have not complete 10 hour of annual inservice training after 12 month of cumulative employment.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current first aid and cpr on merit and on file.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 15, 2025

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

0115(a):At the time of inspection, it was observed that a few staff who were no longer employed was not updated and reflected on merit.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

0215(3)(d):At the time of inspection, it was observed that an expired medication was not returned to child's parent or guardian.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

0215(3)(a)(ii):At the time of inspection, it was observed that the a few children's diaper creams in infant room was labeled with colored tape, missing children's first and last name.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · April 21, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that 11 staff were missing current First Aid and CPR documents uploaded on Merit.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that 10 staff were missing food handler uploaded on Merit.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that a stand up diapering procerdure was missing in toddler room bathroom.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that 5 staff were missing TB tests documents on Merit.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gates on outdoor play area did not equipped with a self closing and self latching mechanism.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that a white corner cabinet in the bathroom contained diapers inside a plastic bag, and a unused trash bag was also found behind it. The cabinet, standing 32 inches high, was accessible to children. Plastic diaper bags found in mutiple classroom bathroom.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that one child's precription medication did not accompanied with medication authorization form.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 25, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Balance beam did not have adequate ground covering under nor around the balance beam it was on grass.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“Little Mountain Montessori provides a preschool program that is based on the Montessori philosophy.”

What it costs

$3,678 a month for an infant

Infant$3,678

Higher than 89% of the 46 that publish a price.

Toddler$3,130

Higher than 89% of the 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$2,696

Higher than 89% of the 99 that publish a price.

Little Mountain MontessoriMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Siblings
3% Sibling Subsidy applied to the eldest of students enrolled

A day here

Hours
7:45 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals
Toddler and preschool: morning and afternoon snack plus daily catered lunch; breakfast brought from home
Outdoors
Outside every day, rain or shine
Diapers
Parents supply diapers; school uses WaterWipe wipes and Desitin diaper cream unless family brings their own
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app for check-in/out and messaging
Schedule
full-day
Closed
Follows the Seattle Public Schools closure calendar, including early closures on the first Wednesday of some months
Also changed: infant, toddler and preschool prices

Infant: now $3,678 a month; was $3,520 (+$158, +4.5%).

Toddler: now $3,130 a month; was $2,995 (+$135, +4.5%).

Preschool: now $2,696 a month; was $2,580 (+$116, +4.5%). Seen in September 2026.

Is this normal? 8 of 42 Seattle centers we checked this summer and again this fall raised their prices. Too few to say how much a typical rise is.

Based on 42 Seattle centers whose own websites listed a price this summer and again this fall.

Why this usually happens: Across the country, child care prices rise most at the start of the school year. In federal price data from 2007 to 2025, August and September carried about half of a typical year’s increase.

Ask them: when the new price takes effect, whether it applies to families already enrolled, and when the next increase is planned.

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Policies

When a child is sick
Children kept home 24 hours after diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever of 100 has subsided without medication
Enrollment
Two months' notice required to withdraw; spot may be filled if tuition unpaid after one calendar month; expulsion possible, immediately if the director deems necessary

Details

(206) 602-6711

Website
littlemountainmontessori.com
Address
3257 16th Ave W
License
PL-84580, active
Established
2014

Nearby

All in ZIP 98119

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Sources and dates

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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

What changed

littlemountainmontessori.com/campus-tuition, saved between July 17 and July 20, 2026, and again September 26, 2026

Day care and preschool prices, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007 to 2025, read October 9, 2026

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.