Licensed center
Little Multilingual of Kent
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- Medium Montessori–inspired center, licensed for 63 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 9 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in November 2024. The state also cited rules at 10 of its 11 licensing inspections since May 2023.
Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 10 or more licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“is valid because director did not report to the department within 24 hours of when 911 was called for child that was taken in the ambulance.”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)(ii)
“is valid because Center Director, was not able to provide proper documentation with medication form or medication log for child in intake allegation. WAC 110-300-0215 (3)(a)(i) is valid because one teacher stated that she had administered medication for child and did not have documentation showing authorization for medication administration. Risk”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“is found valid because center director was not able to provider licensor with an ICP for child with medical condition.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
Of the 205 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (77%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 11 (5%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
May 13, 20261 citation
“Postings were missing n) a notice that inspection reports and notices of enforcement actions from the previous three years are available from the licensee and the department.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Sep 2, 20254 citations
“Bathroom door in preschool/prek and bathroom door next to younger toddler room locks and Provider has no way of unlocking it.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)
“Small climber in toddler/preschool playground was on surfacing that did not have documentation that it met CPSC guidelines.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“2a) Older toddler classroom had small toys in the toy bins that were capable of being a choking hazard 2d) Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard were found accessible to children in Preschool/Pre-K bathroom, plastic trashbags were in the drawers and cabinets in unlocked kitchen. 3a) Broken outlet cover in older toddler room had sharp edges 5a) Outlet outside of young toddler classroom and outlet in infant room were not tamper resistant. 5b) Outlet in bathroom next to young toddler room and outlet in outdoor preschool/toddler playground were accessible to children and outlets were not GFCI and Tamper Resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
“Sink in young toddler room had gap between sink and countertop making the countertop not completely moisture resistant.”
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a)
Jan 19, 20241 citation
“Licensor and supervisor observed an infant placed and strapped in a car seat for 5 minutes before parent arrived. WAC 110-300-0331 (1)(xi)Licensor and supervisor observed a toddler in a crib awake while teacher cleaned the room.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)(xi)
Jan 11, 20243 citations
“Licensor observed Little Tyke slide was not placed on proper ground cover Supervisor observed the lime green climbing dome on the turf covered platform was not arranged to meet the proper fall zone of 6 ft Director was unable to provide documentation to support ground cover meeting WACs during time of visit”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“On 12/11/23, 12/20/23 and 01/11/24 staff members S.O., M.D. and center director were unable to access daily attendance records for each classroom, staff and chlidren so licensor was unable to review past attendance records”
WAC 110-300-0455(3), WAC 110-300-0455(2)
“Supervisor observed the emergency exit on left side of center outdoor play area is partially blocked by plastic basketball hoop”
WAC 110-300-0145(12)
Dec 11, 20233 citations
“entered in error”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“there were plastic bags underneath the sink in the preschool classroom bathroom that were accessible to children”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“M.P. has no proof of current first aid,CPR or BBP training C.S. has no proof of current first aid training T.T. and A.M. have no proof of current BBP traning”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(10)
Jul 20, 20234 citations in 2 reports
“Licensors observed a mop, broom, and dustpan in the toddler bathroom and air freshener in the pre-k bathroom Licensors view the recycle bin cart mixed in with outdoor toys and accessible to children”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Provider's emergency exit doors remain locked after exiting thru the door to the outdoor play area and a key is needed to unlock the door and then push door handle down”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“The outdoor toys have layered, caked on dirt, dried leaves, and small buds on them”
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(g)
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
“Supervising children. (3) An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment and listening for both verbal and looking nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; Child found napping faced toward outlet with a cord. Child's right arm found wrapped around cord. Child needs to me repostioned immediately; arm outside of cord, and moved away from outlet”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
Jun 21, 20231 citation
“Licensors observed 2 slides are placed on concrete with no other ground cover; 110-300-0146(1) Licensors observed provider had placed recycled rubber tiles in toddler area that are not 6 inches deep 110-300-0146(1)(a)”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Jun 7, 20232 citations
“Licensr viewed a phone charger plugged in to a plug in the infant room, that was accessible to a mobile child”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
“Entering preschool room, licensor could see that the teacher in the room had the 10 children seated on the floor in the space to the far right of the entry door where the sleep cots are stacked. Licensor noticed the teacher had moved a portable bookcase in front of the entry way blocking off this area so the children could not leave the space unless the teacher moved the bookcase.”
WAC 110-300-0320(3)
May 25, 20231 citation
“When licensors arrived at the center and walked towards the front entrnce, licensors observed a security gate was still up acoss the emergency exit door in the toddler room, after licensors told director T. and staff person Lixin Salazar hat it must removed during the previous health and safety walk thru of 4-27-2023.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
May 16, 20234 citations
“Center director needs new background check”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Outlet in infant room pushed back into wall; outlets in toddler room have hole children can poke their fingers into; water fountain plug can be accessed by children”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
“staff had toddlers sitting in high chairs during circle time stating to licensor it was to keep the children still”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“Staff need to complete the follow: Center director only has 8 qualifying credits; Staff member S.O. needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Min Du needs to show proof of high scholl completion,current first aid, CPR, BBP,safe sleep and current food handler card; staff member A.P. needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Lixin Salazar needs to submit proofof high school completion and current TB test results Staff members C.S. and A.M. needs to submit proof of high school completion Staff member Feng Zhan need to submit proof of high school copletion, current TBtest results, proof of completion of Child Care Basc training, proof of current first aid, CPR and BBP training”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(4)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 13, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since May 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
Bathroom door in preschool/prek and bathroom door next to younger toddler room locks and Provider has no way of unlocking it.
· September 2, 2025
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 13, 2026
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0505 Postings were missing n) a notice that inspection reports and notices of enforcement actions from the previous three years are available from the licensee and the department.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 2, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
Bathroom door in preschool/prek and bathroom door next to younger toddler room locks and Provider has no way of unlocking it.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Small climber in toddler/preschool playground was on surfacing that did not have documentation that it met CPSC guidelines.
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) · Short Term
Sink in young toddler room had gap between sink and countertop making the countertop not completely moisture resistant.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
2a) Older toddler classroom had small toys in the toy bins that were capable of being a choking hazard 2d) Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard were found accessible to children in Preschool/Pre-K bathroom, plastic trashbags were in the drawers and cabinets in unlocked kitchen. 3a) Broken outlet cover in older toddler room had sharp edges 5a) Outlet outside of young toddler classroom and outlet in infant room were not tamper resistant. 5b) Outlet in bathroom next to young toddler room and outlet in outdoor preschool/toddler playground were accessible to children and outlets were not GFCI and Tamper Resistant.
Mar 2024 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · Received March 14, 2024 · Resolved November 27, 2024
5 valid issues
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0475 (2)(ii) is valid because director did not report to the department within 24 hours of when 911 was called for child that was taken in the ambulance.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0215 (3)(b) is valid because Center Director, was not able to provide proper documentation with medication form or medication log for child in intake allegation. WAC 110-300-0215 (3)(a)(i) is valid because one teacher stated that she had administered medication for child and did not have documentation showing authorization for medication administration. Risk
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0186 is found valid because center director was not able to provider licensor with an ICP for child with medical condition.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 19, 2024
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0331 (1)(xi) Licensor and supervisor observed an infant placed and strapped in a car seat for 5 minutes before parent arrived. WAC 110-300-0331 (1)(xi)Licensor and supervisor observed a toddler in a crib awake while teacher cleaned the room.
Jan 2024 Complaint 3 valid issues
Complaint · Received January 17, 2024 · Resolved May 15, 2024
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 11, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed Little Tyke slide was not placed on proper ground cover Supervisor observed the lime green climbing dome on the turf covered platform was not arranged to meet the proper fall zone of 6 ft Director was unable to provide documentation to support ground cover meeting WACs during time of visit
WAC 110-300-0455(3) / 110-300-0455(2) · Long Term / Short Term
On 12/11/23, 12/20/23 and 01/11/24 staff members S.O., M.D. and center director were unable to access daily attendance records for each classroom, staff and chlidren so licensor was unable to review past attendance records
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term
Supervisor observed the emergency exit on left side of center outdoor play area is partially blocked by plastic basketball hoop
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 11, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
M.P. has no proof of current first aid,CPR or BBP training C.S. has no proof of current first aid training T.T. and A.M. have no proof of current BBP traning
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
there were plastic bags underneath the sink in the preschool classroom bathroom that were accessible to children
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensors observed a mop, broom, and dustpan in the toddler bathroom and air freshener in the pre-k bathroom Licensors view the recycle bin cart mixed in with outdoor toys and accessible to children
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Provider's emergency exit doors remain locked after exiting thru the door to the outdoor play area and a key is needed to unlock the door and then push door handle down
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(g) · Short Term
The outdoor toys have layered, caked on dirt, dried leaves, and small buds on them
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
WAC 110-300-0345 Supervising children. (3) An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment and listening for both verbal and looking nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; Child found napping faced toward outlet with a cord. Child's right arm found wrapped around cord. Child needs to me repostioned immediately; arm outside of cord, and moved away from outlet
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensors observed 2 slides are placed on concrete with no other ground cover; 110-300-0146(1) Licensors observed provider had placed recycled rubber tiles in toddler area that are not 6 inches deep 110-300-0146(1)(a)
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 7, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Licensr viewed a phone charger plugged in to a plug in the infant room, that was accessible to a mobile child
Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity
WAC 110-300-0320(3) · Long Term
Entering preschool room, licensor could see that the teacher in the room had the 10 children seated on the floor in the space to the far right of the entry door where the sleep cots are stacked. Licensor noticed the teacher had moved a portable bookcase in front of the entry way blocking off this area so the children could not leave the space unless the teacher moved the bookcase.
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 25, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
When licensors arrived at the center and walked towards the front entrnce, licensors observed a security gate was still up acoss the emergency exit door in the toddler room, after licensors told director T. and staff person Lixin Salazar hat it must removed during the previous health and safety walk thru of 4-27-2023.
May 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 16, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Outlet in infant room pushed back into wall; outlets in toddler room have hole children can poke their fingers into; water fountain plug can be accessed by children
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
staff had toddlers sitting in high chairs during circle time stating to licensor it was to keep the children still
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious / Short Term
Staff need to complete the follow: Center director only has 8 qualifying credits; Staff member S.O. needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Min Du needs to show proof of high scholl completion,current first aid, CPR, BBP,safe sleep and current food handler card; staff member A.P. needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Lixin Salazar needs to submit proofof high school completion and current TB test results Staff members C.S. and A.M. needs to submit proof of high school completion Staff member Feng Zhan need to submit proof of high school copletion, current TBtest results, proof of completion of Child Care Basc training, proof of current first aid, CPR and BBP training
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How they teach
Montessori–inspired
“Montessori-Inspired Learning Environment”
Who cares for your child
Ms. Sofia (Director), 15 years in early childhood and Tony Thede (Licensing & Compliance Director), 20 years in early childhood.
What it costs
$2,382 a month for an infant
Lower than 91% of the 46 that publish a price.
Lower than 79% of the 70 that publish a price.
Lower than 69% of the 99 that publish a price.
Little Multilingual of KentMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $263 to $363 a month
- Application fee
- $150
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included
- Updates for parents
- Parent communication app
- Schedule
- full-day and half-day
Policies
- Enrollment
- Two-week written notice required to withdraw; tuition due regardless of attendance/holidays/closures
Details
- Website
- littlemultilingual.com
- Address
- 1048 West James St Suite 101-103c
- License
- PL-81299, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
- Ages they serve
- ages 0-6
- Established
- 2009
Nearby
The first eight, A to Z, of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98032
- Ages in Stages Childcare of KentMedium centerLast state visit Mar 19, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Bezos Academy Kent ValleyMedium centerLast state visit Sep 2, 2026 · nothing cited
- Bright Horizons at CenterpointLarge centerLast state visit Sep 1, 2026 · 1 citation
- College for Kids at KentMedium centerLast state visit Sep 10, 2026 · 3 citations
- Kids Korner Center LLCSmall centerLast state visit Dec 12, 2025 · nothing cited
- Kindercare Learning Center 300871Medium centerLast state visit Jan 28, 2026 · 4 citations
- Kyfs Kent Valley Early LearningLarge centerLast state visit Jan 21, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kyfs Kent Valley ECEAPSmall centerLast state visit Mar 23, 2026 · 1 citation
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Add what is missingSources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
How they teach
- Approach — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff littlemultilingual.com
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com/…/3520f6_dc3d53ec44c147d890810e14aed82e56.pdf
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Updates for parents, Hours — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com/…/3520f6_dc3d53ec44c147d890810e14aed82e56.pdf
- Calendar, Schedule — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com/…/3520f6_dc3d53ec44c147d890810e14aed82e56.pdf
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve, Established — Checked September 2026 littlemultilingual.com
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 9, 2026.