Normandy Park Kindercare

Childcare · Burien · 18020 Des Moines Memorial Dr

What Shortlist has verified

Hours 12 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 131 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Complaint

Complaint · March 10, 2026

Center capacity, ratio, and group size · WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term

110-300-0356(5) - Licensor reviewed the attendance records for 3/10/2026 which showed that the center was over the maximum group size and ratio of mix age ratio with the following staff:ratio records: (a)Mixed Ratio with Infant - Group Size - 9 / Ratio - 2:9 (b)Mixed Ratio with Toddlers - Group Size - 25 / Ratio - 3:26 (c)Mixed Ratio with Preschoolers - Group Size - 29 / Ratio - 4:29

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Jan 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · January 15, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Food handler permits were expired for seven staff members. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Portable background check (PVC) was expired for one staff member. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags were observed stored on the floor inside plastic containers in the preschool bathroom. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Rust and flaking paint were observed on metal plumbing access doors in both the school-age and preschool classrooms. These surfaces were accessible to children.

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Oct 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 17, 2025

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

110-300-0105(3) - 3 staff members have failed to make corrections to take TB test or enter it into MERIT.

General staff qualifications · WAC 110-300-0100(6) / 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term

6 lead teachers have not submitted HS education in MERIT. 110-300-0100(7) - 6 Assistant teachers have not submitted HS education in MERIT.

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May 2025 Complaint

Complaint · May 8, 2025

Duty to protect children and report incidents · WAC 110-300-0475(1) · Serious

110-300-0475 (1) - During the course of inspections and interviews, provider and staff did not report per WAC 0450.

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Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 17, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

110-300-0106(11) - Multiple staff missing trainings on MERIT.

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Mar 2024 Complaint

Complaint · March 14, 2024

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

During the process of the inspection, it was determined that Director MB used inappropriate interaction to encourage child to enter the Center when child left the bus (1)(c) During the process of the inspection, it was determined that Director MB had an inappropriate interaction with families of enrolled child (1)(d)

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Mar 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 19, 2024

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

During the observation, Licensor Harris did not observe an individual care plan for child WVH that addressed substitute for allergenic foods, specific treatment plan in response to an allergic reaction (1)(b)(c)

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed brown sugar in an airtight containter that was not labeled or dated, three bags of shredded cheese that were not labeled or dated in a ziploc bag, 6 yogurt containers that were in an airtight container not labeled or dated, hummus that is in original container but not dated when it was opened. There were zip loc bags of veggie patties in the freezer with a date, but they were not labeled with contain name. (4)(a)

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a tied plastic bag with garbage in the infant/toddler playground (2)(d) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed the following toys that were broken. In the infant and toddler playground, there was a broken kitchen play set. In the preschool playground, there was a broken kitchen play set (3)(c) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a broken wall panel or board in the toddler bathroom near the toilet. Panel or board was placed near the toilet against the wall. (3)(g) During the inspection, Licensor Harris tested water at the sink inside of the school-age classroom. It tested at 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The sink in the preschool classroom tested at 60 degrees Farhenheit. (4)(e)

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a current CPR/First aid for staff member: NS During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a current food handlers card for the following staff: KRM,

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Jun 2023 Complaint

Complaint · June 7, 2023

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