Edmonds · Licensed center
Olympic View Montessori
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- Small Montessori center, licensed for 30 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 years 6 months to 7 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Sep 23, 20263 citations
“There was a deadbolt on the emergency exit door.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“There was a prescription medication stored without the accompanying medical authorization form.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“Licensor checked five child files and two contained immunization records that were not medically verified.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Nov 10, 20252 citations
“The storage closet in food preparation area did not have locking doors or other method to prevent child access.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“There were cleaning products, including floor cleaner, in a storage closet that was accessible to children. Director said they would install a locking mechanism.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Jul 24, 20243 citations
“There was a child with dairy allergy who did not have an allergy plan or ICP.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“There plastic bags accessible in an unlocked cabinet which was locked immediately during inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Emergency exits were locked when program was open.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Oct 2, 20233 citations
“First aid kit was in an open cabinet that could be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)
“The first aid kit contained medications that were in a location that could be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
“There was a newly hired staff in training working with children with a portable background check in process.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 23, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
There was a deadbolt on the emergency exit door.
· September 23, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 23, 2026
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
There was a deadbolt on the emergency exit door.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Licensor checked five child files and two contained immunization records that were not medically verified.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
There was a prescription medication stored without the accompanying medical authorization form.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 10, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
The storage closet in food preparation area did not have locking doors or other method to prevent child access.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There were cleaning products, including floor cleaner, in a storage closet that was accessible to children. Director said they would install a locking mechanism.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 24, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
There was a child with dairy allergy who did not have an allergy plan or ICP.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There plastic bags accessible in an unlocked cabinet which was locked immediately during inspection.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exits were locked when program was open.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 2, 2023
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
First aid kit was in an open cabinet that could be accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
The first aid kit contained medications that were in a location that could be accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
There was a newly hired staff in training working with children with a portable background check in process.
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How they teach
Montessori
“Olympic View Montessori's curriculum follows the philosophy of Maria Montessori, where the child learns at their own pace, and the environment and learning should "follow the child."”
What it costs
- Application fee
- $50
- Deposit
- $200, not refundable
A day here
- Hours
- 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, school year
- Schedule
- half-day (mornings) and full-day; 3-day (Tues-Thurs) or 5-day (Mon-Fri) preschool
Policies
- Enrollment
- Annual non-refundable $200 registration fee for new students holds the place until the school year begins; if the desired class time is full, another space or a wait list spot is offered, and families may accept it, wait list, or withdraw; all fees non-refundable
Details
- Website
- olympicviewmontessori.com
- Address
- 18530 76th Ave West
- License
- PL-18421, active
- Ages they serve
- 2 1/2 - 6 1/2
Nearby
The eight closest of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98026
- Grow With UsMedium center · 0.7 miLast state visit Feb 23, 2026 · 1 citation
- Sprouts Preschool and ChildcareSmall center · 1.5 miLast state visit Dec 15, 2025 · nothing cited
- Grow With UsMedium center · 1.8 miLast state visit Aug 24, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kids Foundation AcademyMedium center · 2.1 miLast state visit Sep 3, 2026 · nothing cited
- WorldKids School EdmondsSmall center · 2.2 miLast state visit Jul 15, 2026 · nothing cited
- Edmonds Lutheran Learning CenterMedium center · 3.2 miLast state visit Aug 26, 2026 · 1 citation
- Abc Learning Center of EdmondsLarge center · 3.2 miLast state visit Jul 15, 2026 · 1 citation
- Great Kids Academy 2Medium center · 3.4 miLast state visit Feb 2, 2026 · nothing cited
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com/curriculum.html
What it costs
- Application fee, Deposit — Checked September 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com/registration.html
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked September 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com/registration.html
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked September 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com/registration.html
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com
- Website — Checked July 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com
- Address — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License — Checked April 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 olympicviewmontessori.com/curriculum.html
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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 9, 2026.