Queen Anne · Licensed center
North Queen Anne Childcare Center
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- Medium play-based center, licensed for 112 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
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 center.
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.
Licensing inspections
Nov 5, 20254 citations
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two diaper cream stored in the cabnit that were accessible to children. Correction done onsite.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that one toddler room's bathroom was used as storage room was accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were brooms and dustpans kept by teacher prep area in two classrooms that were accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were ac and fan wire that is loose and accessible to children in few classrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Oct 14, 20246 citations
“Prescription medication observed in multiple classrooms did not have a medication authorization form attached with the medication at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“Cleaning supplies were observed to be placed next to children's drinking water bottles in one of the classrooms at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b)
“The second emergency exit door in one of the outdoor playgrounds was obesrved to be locked with a padlock at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Electrical chords from multiple classrooms were observed to be accessible to children and were capable of forming a loop around a child's neck at the time of inspection (one of them was corrected on site in the green monkey classroom). Chipped paints on wall and by window counter were observed in multiple classrooms at the time of inspection. Window opening in one of the classrooms was observed to be wider than three and one-half inches at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Risk”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
2 more from this inspection
“Electrical chords from multiple classrooms were observed to be accessible to children and were capable of forming a loop around a child's neck at the time of inspection (one of them was corrected on site in the green monkey classroom). Chipped paints on wall and by window counter were observed in multiple classrooms at the time of inspection. Window opening in one of the classrooms was observed to be wider than three and one-half inches at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
“An alarming device in the purple bunnies classroom was observed to be missing at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Mar 7, 20245 citations
“The grab and go bag which stored the children's medication was observed to be placed on the floor and it was accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“A portable heater was observed to be plugged in in the Red Bear classroom that was accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)
“Cleaning supplies were observed to be in close proximity with food items at the time of inspection in both the classroom and food storage area (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b)
“MERIT reflected that an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was not completed at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that assistant's CPR and first-aid training were not completed at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11)
1 more from this inspection
“A phone charger and a laptop charger with dangling cords were observed to be in the licensed area that were accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Large items were observed in various licensed areas that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection. Chipped paint and cracks were observed on the wall around the heater vent area that required repairing at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- November 5, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two diaper cream stored in the cabnit that were accessible to children. Correction done onsite.
· November 5, 2025
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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · November 5, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were two diaper cream stored in the cabnit that were accessible to children. Correction done onsite.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that one toddler room's bathroom was used as storage room was accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were brooms and dustpans kept by teacher prep area in two classrooms that were accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were ac and fan wire that is loose and accessible to children in few classrooms.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · October 14, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Electrical chords from multiple classrooms were observed to be accessible to children and were capable of forming a loop around a child's neck at the time of inspection (one of them was corrected on site in the green monkey classroom). Chipped paints on wall and by window counter were observed in multiple classrooms at the time of inspection. Window opening in one of the classrooms was observed to be wider than three and one-half inches at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Risk
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Electrical chords from multiple classrooms were observed to be accessible to children and were capable of forming a loop around a child's neck at the time of inspection (one of them was corrected on site in the green monkey classroom). Chipped paints on wall and by window counter were observed in multiple classrooms at the time of inspection. Window opening in one of the classrooms was observed to be wider than three and one-half inches at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Prescription medication observed in multiple classrooms did not have a medication authorization form attached with the medication at the time of inspection.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed to be placed next to children's drinking water bottles in one of the classrooms at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
An alarming device in the purple bunnies classroom was observed to be missing at the time of inspection.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
The second emergency exit door in one of the outdoor playgrounds was obesrved to be locked with a padlock at the time of inspection.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · March 7, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
The grab and go bag which stored the children's medication was observed to be placed on the floor and it was accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
MERIT reflected that an assistant's bloodborne pathogen training was not completed at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that assistant's CPR and first-aid training were not completed at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious
A portable heater was observed to be plugged in in the Red Bear classroom that was accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(b) · Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed to be in close proximity with food items at the time of inspection in both the classroom and food storage area (The violation was corrected on site).
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
A phone charger and a laptop charger with dangling cords were observed to be in the licensed area that were accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). Large items were observed in various licensed areas that posed a tipping hazard at the time of inspection. Chipped paint and cracks were observed on the wall around the heater vent area that required repairing at the time of inspection.
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How they teach
Play-based and faith-based
“North Queen Anne Childcare is a play-based learning center providing developmentally appropriate care and education for children one through five years of age”
What it costs
$3,350 a month for a toddler
Higher than 97% of the 70 that publish a price.
Higher than 99% of the 99 that publish a price.
North Queen Anne Childcare CenterMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $2,450 to $3,000 a month
- Application fee
- $100
- Deposit
- $500, not refundable
- Siblings
- 10% discount taken off the oldest child's tuition rate, per month
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack included in tuition; meals prepared on site
- Outdoors
- At least one hour outside every day, using two playgrounds
- Diapers
- Diapers and wipes provided, included in tuition
- Updates for parents
- Twice-yearly developmental screening and parent-teacher conference
- Schedule
- full-week, part-week
Details
- Website
- nqacc.org
- Address
- 3200 3rd Ave W
- License
- PL-14961, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Ages they serve
- children ages 1 to 5 years old
- Established
- 1969
Nearby
- Kidspace Childcare CenterMedium center · 0.8 miLast state visit Jul 21, 2026 · 3 citations
- Little Mountain MontessoriMedium center · 0.8 miLast state visit Aug 10, 2026 · 4 citations
- Queen Anne Community CenterMedium center · 0.9 miLast state visit Aug 13, 2026 · nothing cited
- Bright Horizons at InterbayLarge center · 1.0 miLast state visit Jul 15, 2026 · 1 citation
- Beginnings Queen AnneSmall center · 1.0 miLast state visit Aug 6, 2026 · 1 citation
- St Anne School Pre KindergartenSmall center · 1.2 miLast state visit Sep 22, 2026 · nothing cited
- Bayview Intergenerational Children's CenterMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Sep 9, 2025 · nothing cited
- Cosmopolitan Kids Uptown AcademyLarge center · 2.0 miLast state visit Aug 11, 2026 · 1 citation
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 nqacc.org
What it costs
- Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee, Deposit, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 nqacc.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers, Schedule — Checked September 2026 nqacc.org
- Outdoors — Checked August 2026 nqacc.org
- Updates for parents — Checked September 2026 nqacc.org
- Hours — Checked September 2026 nqacc.org
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 nqacc.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 nqacc.org
- Address — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked March 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages they serve, Established — Checked September 2026 nqacc.org
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
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 10, 2026.