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Little Trailblazers - West Seattle

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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

Mar 10, 20261 citation

  • “At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a play kitchen in the toddler classroom that was not securely anchored and posed a tipping hazard when the microwave door was pulled open, and licensor obseved a heavy 1 gallon bottle of hand sanitizer on the top shelf of the preschool cubbies that posed a falling hazard. Director removed the bottle of sanitizer from this shelf while licensor was onsite.”

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

Aug 21, 20245 citations

  • “Need to ensure that all required paperwork for children's individual plan is present and completly filled out (plan and medication form). Also need to ensure that required medication is present.”

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

  • “1 staff file (F.F) reviewed did not have documentation of a current BBP card. 2 staff files reviewed C.M and JS. had a food worker card from an unapproved company/organization.”

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

  • “Need to ensure that spray bottles are not left at a level that is accessible to children. Wipes that are labled "keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible.”

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

  • “Need to ensure that medication forms are present for all medications oral and/or topical. For prescription medications ensure that forms are done yearly and signed by parent/guardian and doctor. Medications need to be inaccessible to children and reflective of first and last names. (diaper ointments, oral meds, other creams, sunscreen). Old medications return to the parent/guardian. Diaper wipes cannot be accessible to children.”

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

1 more from this inspection

  • “Tricycle outside was observed to have a cracked basket with sharp edges. The outlet cover in the toddler room was observed to be cracked and have sharp edges. Chipping paint was observed on chairs, table, walls, half door and some shelving. The chipping paint was also observed on play equipment/items outside. Small item on the toddler playground possibly broken from equipment was found and poses a choking hazard for toddlers.”

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

Sep 20, 20232 citations

  • “A slide was observed in preschool area with no woodchips or rubber.”

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

  • “The following people were missing Bloodborne Pathogens on MERIT: - A., K., and K. The following people did not have the trainings or education required by WAC: - A., A., K., K.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 10, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — Need to ensure that all required paperwork for children's individual plan is present and completly filled out (plan and medication form). Also need to ensure that required medication is present. · August 21, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 10, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a play kitchen in the toddler classroom that was not securely anchored and posed a tipping hazard when the microwave door was pulled open, and licensor obseved a heavy 1 gallon bottle of hand sanitizer on the top shelf of the preschool cubbies that posed a falling hazard. Director removed the bottle of sanitizer from this shelf while licensor was onsite.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 21, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

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

Need to ensure that all required paperwork for children's individual plan is present and completly filled out (plan and medication form). Also need to ensure that required medication is present.

Training requirements

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

1 staff file (F.F) reviewed did not have documentation of a current BBP card. 2 staff files reviewed C.M and JS. had a food worker card from an unapproved company/organization.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Need to ensure that spray bottles are not left at a level that is accessible to children. Wipes that are labled "keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible.

Medication

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

Need to ensure that medication forms are present for all medications oral and/or topical. For prescription medications ensure that forms are done yearly and signed by parent/guardian and doctor. Medications need to be inaccessible to children and reflective of first and last names. (diaper ointments, oral meds, other creams, sunscreen). Old medications return to the parent/guardian. Diaper wipes cannot be accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

Tricycle outside was observed to have a cracked basket with sharp edges. The outlet cover in the toddler room was observed to be cracked and have sharp edges. Chipping paint was observed on chairs, table, walls, half door and some shelving. The chipping paint was also observed on play equipment/items outside. Small item on the toddler playground possibly broken from equipment was found and poses a choking hazard for toddlers.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed in preschool area with no woodchips or rubber.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

The following people were missing Bloodborne Pathogens on MERIT: - A., K., and K. The following people did not have the trainings or education required by WAC: - A., A., K., K.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based

“Little Trailblazers West Seattle (“Little Trailblazers”) is committed to a child-centered, play- based curriculum designed to nurture the whole child in a warm, supportive, home-like environment.”

Who cares for your child

Krisha Esposo (Director) since 2021, Krisha Allado Esposo (Executive Director) since 2021, Christy Moegu (Preschool Lead Teacher) since 2022, Katrina Ven (Preschool Teacher Assistant) since 2022 and Tioana (TT) Ford (Toddler Co-Lead Teacher) since 2024.

Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 74 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.

What it costs

$2,342 to $2,667 a month

Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$1,069 to $1,796 a month
Application fee
$100
Deposit
$500, not refundable
Siblings
10% discount for the child with the lower tuition fee when multiple children from the same family are enrolled

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Meals and snacks provided, following USDA CACFP standards; nut-free facility; milk and water offered; outside food allowed with a written food plan
Outdoors
Daily outdoor program with a minimum of 30 minutes outside in both morning and afternoon, weather permitting
Sleep
Scheduled rest period (toddlers 12:30-3:00, preschool 1:00-3:00); toddlers never compelled to sleep; quiet activities for those who don't nap
Diapers
Parents provide diapers (disposable or cloth); center provides wipes and keeps extra disposable diapers on-site
Screens
Limited educational screen time only, capped at 10 minutes, rarely used
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app (messaging, photo sharing, updates), plus phone and email
Schedule
full-day, part-week (MWF or T/TH)
Closed
9 holidays and breaks a year
DatesClosed New Year's Day and the day after, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day (July 3), Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Winter Break (Dec 21 - Jan 1, 2027), plus four in-service days (Feb 17, May 22, Sep 4, Nov 25)

Policies

When a child is sick
Return after symptoms have subsided and fever-free more than 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; sick child picked up within 90 minutes
Special needs
Requires a written Individual Care Plan for children with special needs/allergies, developed with the family and supporting health/education professionals
Enrollment
Two-week trial period; one month's notice to withdraw or move from full-time to part-time; priority to families with enrolled siblings; stated grounds for termination

Details

(425) 985-7758

Website
littletrailblazersearlylearningcenters.com
Address
3003 SW Roxbury St.
License
PL-80423, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 2
Ages they serve
12 months to 5 years

Nearby

All in ZIP 98126

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.

A day here

Policies

Details

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 11, 2026.