Lynnwood · Licensed center

Mini Einsteins Learning Center

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in September 2026. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since February 2024.

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.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Sep 4, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 16, 2026

  • “The allegation is that inappropriate guidance involving the use of physical force was applied to the children.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Licensor observed video footage that showed staff grabbed, yanked or pulled children over 20 times during a 15-minute period of time.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Jul 29, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 25, 2023

  • “An early learning provider employed by the Center suspected a child was being physically and sexually abused by her father. The employee's suspicion of abuse and neglect occurred the first week of July, July 8th and July 28th. However, the provider did not report the suspected abuse to CPS Intake, nor did she ensure a report had been made, until July 29th.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Mar 24, 20265 citations

  • “Plastic bags were accessible in Purple Panda's bathroom.”

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

  • “The storage room in the gym was accessible to the children. The staff/computer room was accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “Straps that are used to tied up chairs were accessible to children in Coral Cats and Orange Tiger classrooms. Multiple charging cords in J.J. were accessible to the children.”

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

  • “Missing the emergency contact information for child ZM and TK.”

    WAC 110-300-0460(3)

1 more from this inspection

  • “The alarm on gym's exterior door does not function.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

Oct 3, 20242 citations

  • “The vents in the boys' bathroom, girls' bathroom, and Magenta Monkey classroom are dusty, posing a health concern.”

    WAC 110-300-0410(4)

  • “The long toilet anchoring nails in the boys' bathroom were exposed, posing a danger of cuts and abrasions.”

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

Feb 5, 20244 citations

  • “The emergency exit door in the gym is hard to open; the handle requires a special knowledge to be opened. 110-300-0166(3)(c) Emergency exit door is partially blocked. (Brow bear)”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “The first-aid kit is accessible to children.”

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

  • “The food storage room is accessible to children. There isn't a lock or other methods to prevent children access. 110-300-0260(5) Ladders, tools, and other construction materials are accessible to children in the courtyard.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Missing food worker permits for S.K., and M. ML.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 9, 2026
On file
3 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed video footage that showed staff grabbed, yanked or pulled children over 20 times during a 15-minute period of time. · September 9, 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 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received September 4, 2026 · Resolved September 16, 2026

“The allegation is that inappropriate guidance involving the use of physical force was applied to the children.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Licensor observed video footage that showed staff grabbed, yanked or pulled children over 20 times during a 15-minute period of time.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 24, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

110-300-0165(2)(c) Straps that are used to tied up chairs were accessible to children in Coral Cats and Orange Tiger classrooms. Multiple charging cords in J.J. were accessible to the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible in Purple Panda's bathroom.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term

110-300-0460(3) Missing the emergency contact information for child ZM and TK.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The storage room in the gym was accessible to the children. The staff/computer room was accessible to the children.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

110-300-0345(5)(b) The alarm on gym's exterior door does not function.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 3, 2024

License and program location

WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

110-300-0410(4) The vents in the boys' bathroom, girls' bathroom, and Magenta Monkey classroom are dusty, posing a health concern.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0165 (3)(a) The long toilet anchoring nails in the boys' bathroom were exposed, posing a danger of cuts and abrasions.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 5, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) / 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(3)(a) The emergency exit door in the gym is hard to open; the handle requires a special knowledge to be opened. 110-300-0166(3)(c) Emergency exit door is partially blocked. (Brow bear)

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

110-300-0230(2)(b) The first-aid kit is accessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(b) The food storage room is accessible to children. There isn't a lock or other methods to prevent children access. 110-300-0260(5) Ladders, tools, and other construction materials are accessible to children in the courtyard.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker permits for S.K., and M. ML.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received July 29, 2023 · Resolved September 25, 2023

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 26, 2026

An early learning provider employed by the Center suspected a child was being physically and sexually abused by her father. The employee's suspicion of abuse and neglect occurred the first week of July, July 8th and July 28th. However, the provider did not report the suspected abuse to CPS Intake, nor did she ensure a report had been made, until July 29th.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 533-8896

Address
21020 67th Ave W
License
PL-77868, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98036

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State record

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

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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.