Bothell · Licensed center

Northshore Early Learning Center

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 64 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 23% had rules cited at all 5, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Jul 13, 202610 citations

  • “In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “The woodchips on the playgrounds were observed to have approximately 1" of depth that was in good condition.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “A new child's file indicated they were prescribed an EpiPen and were being tested for pineapple and sesame allergies. No care plan or medication was on site.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

6 more from this inspection

  • “It was observed that naturopathic teething medication was onsite for a child, but no medication form was completed.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

  • “It was observed that an EpiPen was on site that expired in 3/2026. It was obsered that an inhaler had no prescription label included with it.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “It was observed that many staff had no STARS credited for 2025. The Director reports that staff have attended college, but had not requested STARS hours for the classes.”

    WAC 110-300-0107(1)

  • “One child had an inhaler on site but did not have a care plan completed.”

    WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)

  • “It was observed that many staff had an expired safe sleep training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(8)

  • “Two files were missing immunizations, a third file was not on CIS form.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Aug 20, 20252 citations

  • “The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)

  • “One child's immunization record was missing, One record was from 2023.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Dec 31, 20243 citations

  • “It was observed that one child with an EpiPen did not have a written allergy plan on file.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “It was observed on the toddler playground that slides were placed over woodchips that were approximately 2" deep.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “The program reported that they could not locate their 2024 fire drill log and had not completed the drills in a few months.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

Apr 5, 20241 citation

  • “There were no CPR mouth barriers or elastic bandages observed in the classroom first aid kits.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f)

May 17, 20233 citations

  • “Janitorial equipment was leaned up against the wall and accessible to children in care.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Two classrooms had emergency exits that were locked, and not able to open with one motion, without unlocking first.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “Teacher in ratio with expired First-aid/CPR. 110-300-0106(12) Teacher in ratio with expired Food Worker Card.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 13, 2026
On file
5 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit. · July 13, 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.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · July 13, 2026

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

It was observed that many staff had no STARS credited for 2025. The Director reports that staff have attended college, but had not requested STARS hours for the classes.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The woodchips on the playgrounds were observed to have approximately 1" of depth that was in good condition.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A new child's file indicated they were prescribed an EpiPen and were being tested for pineapple and sesame allergies. No care plan or medication was on site.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Two files were missing immunizations, a third file was not on CIS form.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

It was observed that naturopathic teething medication was onsite for a child, but no medication form was completed.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

One child had an inhaler on site but did not have a care plan completed.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

It was observed that an EpiPen was on site that expired in 3/2026. It was obsered that an inhaler had no prescription label included with it.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

It was observed that many staff had an expired safe sleep training.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 2025

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child's immunization record was missing, One record was from 2023.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 31, 2024

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

The program reported that they could not locate their 2024 fire drill log and had not completed the drills in a few months.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

It was observed that one child with an EpiPen did not have a written allergy plan on file.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed on the toddler playground that slides were placed over woodchips that were approximately 2" deep.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 5, 2024

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f) · Short Term

110-300-0230(2)(f) There were no CPR mouth barriers or elastic bandages observed in the classroom first aid kits.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 17, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

110-300-0260(5) Janitorial equipment was leaned up against the wall and accessible to children in care.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

110-300-0166(3)(a) Two classrooms had emergency exits that were locked, and not able to open with one motion, without unlocking first.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

Teacher in ratio with expired First-aid/CPR. 110-300-0106(12) Teacher in ratio with expired Food Worker Card.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 482-0900

Website
northshoreearlylearning.com
Address
10600 NE 185th St.
License
PL-20493, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 2
Ages they serve
From 6 weeks of age through the transition into school years

Nearby

The eight closest of the 12 other licensed centers in ZIP 98011

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Details

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.