Kirkland · Licensed family home
New Beginnings Preschool and Childcare
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- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 13 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since March 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
Of the 764 Seattle-area family homes with 3 licensing inspections, 34% had rules cited at all 3, as this home did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Feb 18, 20267 citations
“The food handler's certificates for DC and MP could not be reviewed during the inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“It was observed that children did not have diaper cream authorizations”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)
“It was observed that disinfecting wipes were kept in a low cabinet.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Garbage bags were observed in a low cabinet.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
3 more from this inspection
“It was observed that climbing play equipment, such as toddler slides and the large play structure, did not have proper fall zones.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
“The fire extinguisher was last serviced in 2024.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
“Multiple children's immunizations were older than 12 months old and not medically verified.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jan 23, 20254 citations
“Some staff had not completed 10 annual training hours in 2024.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
“Provider could not produce CPR certificates for staff during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
“Staff trainings were not updated into MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
“Provider was unable to produce complete staff records at the time of the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Mar 25, 20243 citations
“Wood chips were observed to be less one inch throughout the area. Tires and other item within the 6 foot fall zone. Licensot to staff fall zone with Licensoing supervisor and Health Specialist”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Employees BK and TF First Aid and CPR expired 1/29/24. No food handlers card was observable for employee SF. Technical assistance was provided to complete. Bloodborne Pathogens yearly and input all education documents into MERIT. Safe Sleep appeared to be expired for BK and TF. Provider reports they had completed it but i was not showing on MERIT. Technical assistance was provided, provider was able to obtain certifiacte.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Fire extinguisher observed to not have been updated or serviced within 12 months. Annual fire inspection was not available at the time of visit. Fire extinguishers were serviced and corrrected the same day.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 18, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
The food handler's certificates for DC and MP could not be reviewed during the inspection.
· February 18, 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.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 18, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The food handler's certificates for DC and MP could not be reviewed during the inspection.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Multiple children's immunizations were older than 12 months old and not medically verified.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
It was observed that children did not have diaper cream authorizations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
It was observed that disinfecting wipes were kept in a low cabinet.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
It was observed that climbing play equipment, such as toddler slides and the large play structure, did not have proper fall zones.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
Some staff had not completed 10 annual training hours in 2024.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
Provider was unable to produce complete staff records at the time of the visit.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Provider could not produce CPR certificates for staff during the visit.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 25, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips were observed to be less one inch throughout the area. Tires and other item within the 6 foot fall zone. Licensot to staff fall zone with Licensoing supervisor and Health Specialist
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
Fire extinguisher observed to not have been updated or serviced within 12 months. Annual fire inspection was not available at the time of visit. Fire extinguishers were serviced and corrrected the same day.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Employees BK and TF First Aid and CPR expired 1/29/24. No food handlers card was observable for employee SF. Technical assistance was provided to complete. Bloodborne Pathogens yearly and input all education documents into MERIT. Safe Sleep appeared to be expired for BK and TF. Provider reports they had completed it but i was not showing on MERIT. Technical assistance was provided, provider was able to obtain certifiacte.
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Details
- Area
- Kirkland, 98033This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-26911, active
Nearby
Programs in Kirkland on the Seattle guideRun New Beginnings Preschool and Childcare? Correct or add anything here, free.
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.