Northshore Early Learning Center

Childcare · Bothell · 10600 NE 185th St.

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 116 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · July 13, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

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

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

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

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

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

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.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 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.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 31, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

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 displayed by the state

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

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

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

Report (PDF)

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