New Life Montessori

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 12 children Checked July 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 13, 2026

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Food subsitutes are not listed on the child's ICP for dairy, cashew and pistachio allergy. The form to use does not include a place for this informaiton to be reflected and collected.

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Apr 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · April 22, 2025

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

A fire drill was not documented for MArch. April's hasnt been conducted yet. Notes about the drills has not been documented.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

2 and 3) adult daughter Allyson Lee has moved back home (December 6). She does not have a cleared background or negative TB.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

3a) garden pots were seen to have cracks in them, creating sharp edges. 4e) water temperature tested 124 F.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

1) The individaul care plans do not include foods to substitute; steps to take in case of allergic reaction; directions to administer medications 2) provider does not have all necessary medications to manage a child's food allergy as indicated on a child's ICP.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

2) Staff have not been trained on how to respond to a child's allergy and administer medications. 3c) the epi pen for a child is stored in their backpack which is located on the floor.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(1)(c) · Serious

1a) cleaners were stored in the closet of the bathroom on the floor. The door was not locked. A bottle of spray cleaner is also stored under the bathroom sink. The cupboard door is not secured. Both are accessible to children. Mary locked the closet door. 1c) sanitizer is in a spray bottle, not clearly labeled with its contents.

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Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 23, 2024

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

Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

The 3 step cleaning bottles and a bottle of laundry detergent were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).

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