Penny's Early Education Center

Childcare · Bellevue · 15653 NE 6th St

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 42 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 13, 2026

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

Mariya Kugler and Doris Chanay Escabedo have an expired safe sleep training. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Two emergency doors were locked during the inspection. The provider said that they understand that the doors need to stay unlocked and they unlocked them at the time of inspection. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Baby gates are used in the emergency exit pathways instead of doors. This licensor spoke with the Fire Marshal who confirmed that he did not see the baby gates at his inspection in 2024. Fire Marshal made a suggestion on how to come into compliance. This information was shared with the provider. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Out of 5 child files reviewed, 2 children didn't have any CIS form, One child had a CIS form filled out by the parent but no health care provider signature or list of vaccinations attached, one child's CIS form was marked as not-complete from 2024, there was no updated form for this child for 2025.

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Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 13, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Baby gates are used in the emergency exit pathways instead of doors. This licensor spoke with the Fire Marshal who confirmed that he did not see the baby gates at his inspection in 2024. Fire Marshal made a suggestion on how to come into compliance. This information was shared with the provider. Provider has not addressed the violation within 5 business days. Provider said they would fix the violation over the upcoming weekend but have not signed and returned the safety plan to keep the children safe until the violation can be fixed.

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Mar 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 18, 2025

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The pathway to the main front door exit was blocked by a backpack. Children's items lined each wall of this pathway. Dispute Description: A waiver has been submitted A waiver has been submitted

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child file did not include a CIS form or any other documention for immunization records.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

disinfectant spray bottles were observed on bathroom shelves accessible to children. * The spray bottles were relocated to a high hook immediately.

License and program location · WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

The classroom in the office has a frosted window that was observed to have a black substance speckled all over it. On the bottom of the window was hardened spray foam intended for sealing cracks.

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 1, 2023

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency doors locked from the inside.

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