Redmond · Licensed center

Overlake KinderCare

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in June 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% 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.

Received May 9, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jun 10, 2024
The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Jan 8, 20263 citations

  • “In Discovery classroom plastic bags were stored at child level in bathroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • “Diaper cream forms missing parent signatures in infant room and toddler C room.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

  • “Outdoor emergency exits were locked during operating hours using a chain and lock.”

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

Apr 29, 2025No rules cited
Oct 25, 20231 citation

  • “It was observed that two classroom bathrooms had plungers that were accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 8, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — In Discovery classroom plastic bags were stored at child level in bathroom. · January 8, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

In Discovery classroom plastic bags were stored at child level in bathroom.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Diaper cream forms missing parent signatures in infant room and toddler C room.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

Outdoor emergency exits were locked during operating hours using a chain and lock.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received May 9, 2024 · Resolved June 10, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

The state’s report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 25, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that two classroom bathrooms had plungers that were accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Developmental

“Our whole-child, play-based curriculum gives kids the freedom to learn and explore.”

What it costs

Siblings
sibling discounts

A day here

Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Meals and snacks provided, developed by a registered dietitian; families may bring their own lunch for special dietary needs by arrangement with the director
Outdoors
Outdoor play decided by temperature, humidity and wind chill, following state licensing rules and National Weather Service-supported guidelines
Sleep
Teachers manage naptime individually to meet each child's needs
Diapers
Diaper changes provided on an as-needed basis until child is ready for toilet training
Screens
Screen-free during school break programs
Updates for parents
KinderCare App: messages to the center director, child progress updates and photos
Schedule
full-time and part-time

Details

(425) 644-4686

Website
kindercare.com
Address
2060 152nd Ave NE
License
PL-490, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
6 weeks to 6 years

Nearby

The eight closest of the 24 other licensed centers in ZIP 98052

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State record

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

A day here

  • Meals, Outdoors, Screens, Updates for parents, Hours, Schedule — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
  • Sleep, Diapers — Checked August 2026 kindercare.com

Details

From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.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 10, 2026.