Meridian Education, Bothell: state inspection record

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 366 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Mar 31, 20264 citations

“The gate in the outdoor play area which is used as an emergency exit was blocked.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“The storage closet in the front classroom was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“A section of fence is broken down.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“Open packaged food are not stored in airtight containers, not labeled and dated.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)

Jun 10, 20254 citations

“Provider G.E.'s food worker card/permit expired 05.27.2025 and she was observed serving food to children today.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“The providers report that most parents of the children in care prefer their children drink whole cow's milk at lunchtime. However, there are not written food plans in place regarding this. (USDA requires zero or one percent milk or enriched plant based alternatives be served at meals)”
WAC 110-300-0190(1)
“One of five child files reviewed, for boy age 2.5 years, does not contain date of last dental or physical exam.”
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f)
“Provider L.Z. has a high school diploma, according to her. However, there is not verification of this in her file, nor has it been verified by MERIT. Provider X.Y. also states she has a high school diploma, and has begun the process to have it verified in MERIT. MERIT currently shows as "Pending-Awaiting Documents". There is not verificaiton of X.Y.'s high school diploma or higher degree in her personnel file on site.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)

Dec 13, 20248 citations

“The first aid kit was accessible to children because it was in an unlatched/unlocked cabinet. It was made inaccessible prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“Dishwasher pods and hand sanitizers were accessible to children in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Clorox bleach wipes were accessible to children on the edge of the kitchen counter. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The doored shelving unit containing batteries and gloves was not locked or latched and is for "staff only". The provider locked the shelving unit prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“Several plastic bags, and a roll of garbage liners were observed accessible to children in unlatched/unsecured drawers of the bathroom vanity. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The garage, which is unlicensed space, and contains the washing machine and dryer for the home, was accessible to children because the door was not locked and opened when I turned the handle. It was locked prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“The providers were using a room that has not been approved as licensed space. This room was not approved because the interior sill height is more than 44 inches and the place to land outside is more than 48 inches below the exterior window sill. The room was made inaccessible to children prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)

4 more from this inspection

“The providers did not produce documentation of the delivery of early learning staff training specific to the early learning porgram and premises.”
WAC 110-300-0110(4)
“There was not verification available of a work plan for providers serving the chidlren.”
WAC 110-300-0111(1)
“The door alarms were not on for the front door, door to outdoor play area, and door to garage. They were turned on prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
“The provider's license was not posted. It was posted prior to my departure.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

Jul 1, 20243 citations

“The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Risk Corrected On Correction Date”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
“The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“The applicant has not purchased extra batteries for the flashlight. The applicant had hoped to license a room for sleeping and quiet activities but the windows are 47 inches above the floor inside and more than that outside. He had also hoped to use a second living area for an indoor gross motor space and the exterior ground outside the windows is more than a 47 inched drop.”
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit: March 31, 2026
On file: 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious: Serious — 110-300-0166 (3)(c) The gate in the outdoor play area which is used as an emergency exit was blocked. · March 31, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 31, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

110-300-0166 (3)(c) The gate in the outdoor play area which is used as an emergency exit was blocked.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

110-300-0145(8) A section of fence is broken down.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

110-300-0197(4) Open packaged food are not stored in airtight containers, not labeled and dated.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The storage closet in the front classroom was accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 10, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Provider G.E.'s food worker card/permit expired 05.27.2025 and she was observed serving food to children today.

Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans

WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term

The providers report that most parents of the children in care prefer their children drink whole cow's milk at lunchtime. However, there are not written food plans in place regarding this. (USDA requires zero or one percent milk or enriched plant based alternatives be served at meals)

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(f) · Short Term

One of five child files reviewed, for boy age 2.5 years, does not contain date of last dental or physical exam.

Staff records

WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

Provider L.Z. has a high school diploma, according to her. However, there is not verification of this in her file, nor has it been verified by MERIT. Provider X.Y. also states she has a high school diploma, and has begun the process to have it verified in MERIT. MERIT currently shows as "Pending-Awaiting Documents". There is not verificaiton of X.Y.'s high school diploma or higher degree in her personnel file on site.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · December 13, 2024

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

The provider's license was not posted. It was posted prior to my departure.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

The first aid kit was accessible to children because it was in an unlatched/unlocked cabinet. It was made inaccessible prior to my departure.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Dishwasher pods and hand sanitizers were accessible to children in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Clorox bleach wipes were accessible to children on the edge of the kitchen counter. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The doored shelving unit containing batteries and gloves was not locked or latched and is for "staff only". The provider locked the shelving unit prior to my departure.

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(4) · Short Term

The providers did not produce documentation of the delivery of early learning staff training specific to the early learning porgram and premises.

Staff oversight

WAC 110-300-0111(1) · Short Term

There was not verification available of a work plan for providers serving the chidlren.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Several plastic bags, and a roll of garbage liners were observed accessible to children in unlatched/unsecured drawers of the bathroom vanity. They were made inaccessible prior to my departure. The garage, which is unlicensed space, and contains the washing machine and dryer for the home, was accessible to children because the door was not locked and opened when I turned the handle. It was locked prior to my departure.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The door alarms were not on for the front door, door to outdoor play area, and door to garage. They were turned on prior to my departure.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious

The providers were using a room that has not been approved as licensed space. This room was not approved because the interior sill height is more than 44 inches and the place to land outside is more than 48 inches below the exterior window sill. The room was made inaccessible to children prior to my departure.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 1, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates. Risk Corrected On Correction Date

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The applicant has some choking hazards present in the space such as button inserts for outlets and play coins. The exterior stairways off of the deck have stairs accessible to toddlers. There are no handrails down from the deck to the upper outdoor play area. Plastic gloves were placed on the diaper changing table making them accessible to children if children in care. Electrical outlets accessible to children are not TR type or covered by blank plates.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious

The applicant has not purchased extra batteries for the flashlight. The applicant had hoped to license a room for sleeping and quiet activities but the windows are 47 inches above the floor inside and more than that outside. He had also hoped to use a second living area for an indoor gross motor space and the exterior ground outside the windows is more than a 47 inched drop.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(706)540-4597

Area: Bothell, 98021This home’s state page lists no street address.
License: PL-84217, active

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