Northwest Center Kids at Chinook

Childcare · Downtown · 401 5th Ave

What Shortlist has verified

Monthly tuition $2,175–$2,995 Checked July 2026
Ages served Infants through Pre-K Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 63 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 5 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

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 20, 2025

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

Licensor observed wipes that have "Keep out of reach of children" gloves, other plastic that are suffocation hazards accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

Licensor observed the play stucture has cracks and is in poor condition, located on the left side of the outside play area.

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Jul 2025 Complaint

Complaint · July 24, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 10, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Power tool type equipment observed stored in an upstairs area to the outside play area, observed accessible to children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Newly installed groundcover does not have documentation that verifies meeting CPSC ASTM F1292 Standards for critical fall height ratings. Newly installed groundcover does not have a certificate of compliance or label provided in the documentation available to the Licensor., unable to verify ground cover meeting CPSC ASTMF1292 Standards.

Report (PDF)

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