Licensed center
Northshore Christian
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- Large faith-based center, licensed for 214 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 7 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 5 valid, most recently in July 2026. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since March 2024.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“The allegation is that inappropriate method was used to discipline a child.,The allegation is that the staff did not use consistent positive guidance methods.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“The allegation is that appropriate supervision was not provided.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“The allegation is that a child was left alone in the bathroom unsupervised.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“The allegation is that an inappropriate length of time-out was used with the children.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“The allegation is adequate supervision was not provided.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 15 (7%) have five or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Nov 3, 20253 citations
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Doors as emergency exits were blocked with baby gates in room B-110, B-101, and B-111.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“None of the alarms on any of the classroom doors was functioning during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Nov 21, 20243 citations
“The main exit door was partially blocked by the baby gate in the Toddler A, B, and C classrooms. Holiday decorations partially obstructed the doors in several classrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“110-3000-260(2)(a)(b) The in-suite bathrooms in the Toddler classrooms were being used for storage and were accessible to children due to the absence of locks.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“The following staff members have not completed the initial training: RC, KM, and SS. 110-300-0106(10) Missing the bloodborne pathogens training certificate: KM. 110-300-0106(11) The following staff members do not have a valid CPR/first-aid certificate: EB, KGM, KMM, EP. 110-300-0106(12) Missing the food worker permit: KMM.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Mar 18, 20242 citations
“Bleach bottles are accessible to children in the bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
“Missing CPR and first aid training certificates: M.D., H.D., M.F., K.M., K. MM, G.S., O.T., S.T., and Y.W. 110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker cards: R.T., M.D., H.D., K.M., K. MM, A.P., O.T., and T.U.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 18, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.
· April 6, 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.
Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 30, 2026 · Resolved July 20, 2026
“The allegation is that inappropriate method was used to discipline a child.,The allegation is that the staff did not use consistent positive guidance methods.”
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
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received January 16, 2026 · Resolved February 4, 2026
“The allegation is that appropriate supervision was not provided.”
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.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received December 17, 2025 · Resolved January 28, 2026
“The allegation is that a child was left alone in the bathroom unsupervised.”
The state’s description of the complaint
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received December 3, 2025 · Resolved January 5, 2026
“The allegation is that an inappropriate length of time-out was used with 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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) Doors as emergency exits were blocked with baby gates in room B-110, B-101, and B-111.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
110-300-0345(5)(b) None of the alarms on any of the classroom doors was functioning during the visit.
Oct 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received October 29, 2025 · Resolved December 3, 2025
“The allegation is adequate supervision was not provided.”
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.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 21, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) The main exit door was partially blocked by the baby gate in the Toddler A, B, and C classrooms. Holiday decorations partially obstructed the doors in several classrooms.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-3000-260(2)(a)(b) The in-suite bathrooms in the Toddler classrooms were being used for storage and were accessible to children due to the absence of locks.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
110-300-0106(1)The following staff members have not completed the initial training: RC, KM, and SS. 110-300-0106(10) Missing the bloodborne pathogens training certificate: KM. 110-300-0106(11) The following staff members do not have a valid CPR/first-aid certificate: EB, KGM, KMM, EP. 110-300-0106(12) Missing the food worker permit: KMM.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 18, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) Bleach bottles are accessible to children in the bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(11) Missing CPR and first aid training certificates: M.D., H.D., M.F., K.M., K. MM, G.S., O.T., S.T., and Y.W. 110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker cards: R.T., M.D., H.D., K.M., K. MM, A.P., O.T., and T.U.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“Northshore Christian Academy filters all learning through a Biblical view which recognizes Christ as our Savior.”
What it costs
- Siblings
- second and third child discount
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Schedule
- full-day
Policies
- Enrollment
- Current families are automatically continued each year (Continuous Enrollment) without reapplying
Details
- Website
- nca.school
- Address
- 5700 23rd Dr W
- License
- PL-10951, active
Nearby
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- Little Learners Childcare and Preschool LLCMedium centerLast state visit May 15, 2026 · complaint investigation
- Worldkids School EverettMedium centerLast state visit Apr 20, 2026 · 1 citation
- Zen Kids Care EverettMedium centerLast state visit Mar 3, 2026 · 1 citation
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All checked September 2026.
How they teach
- Approach nca.school
What it costs
- Sibling discount nca.school
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Schedule nca.school
Policies
- Enrollment nca.school
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license findchildcarewa.org
- Website nca.school
- Address, License data.wa.gov
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 9, 2026.