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Primm Abc Child Care Center

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 4 valid, most recently in September 2024. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since August 2023.

Of the 79 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 32% had rules cited at both, as this center did. 30% had none cited.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Aug 28, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 26, 2024

  • “During onsite visit, the licensor observed the cook to have an updated Food Worker card and appeared to be aware of the food and beverage serving safety guidelines.”

    WAC 110-300-0195(3)

  • “During onsite visit, the licensor observed the chef to be preparing food without gloves.”

    WAC 110-300-0195(3)

Received Mar 27, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jul 15, 2024
The state’s report (PDF)
Received Mar 12, 2024Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Jun 4, 2024

  • “Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0325(1) was violated.”

    WAC 110-300-0325(1)

  • “Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0331(1) was violated.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Jul 15, 2023Valid complaintresolved Nov 18, 2023
The state’s report (PDF)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 19 (10%) have three or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Nov 20, 20252 citations

  • “Cabnits under handwashing sinks in Preschool classroom 3 were not locked, leaving dangerous substances such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaning solutions, soap and hair shampoo accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “Upon file and Merit review, staff member J.A. has an expired food handlers card.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Aug 3, 20231 citation

  • “A few employees in Merit who have been hired for over a year have not had there child care basics completed, blood borne pathogens, first aid/cpr or TB test entered.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 20, 2025
On file
2 visits since August 2023 — both cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0260(1)(a)- Cabnits under handwashing sinks in Preschool classroom 3 were not locked, leaving dangerous substances such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaning solutions, soap and hair shampoo accessible to children. · November 20, 2025

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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 20, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a)- Cabnits under handwashing sinks in Preschool classroom 3 were not locked, leaving dangerous substances such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaning solutions, soap and hair shampoo accessible to children.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12)- Upon file and Merit review, staff member J.A. has an expired food handlers card.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · Received August 28, 2024 · Resolved September 26, 2024

1 valid issue

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

Food service, equipment, and practices

WAC 110-300-0195(3) · Short Term

During onsite visit, the licensor observed the cook to have an updated Food Worker card and appeared to be aware of the food and beverage serving safety guidelines.

Food service, equipment, and practices

WAC 110-300-0195(3) · Short Term

During onsite visit, the licensor observed the chef to be preparing food without gloves.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 2 valid issues

Complaint · Received March 27, 2024 · Resolved July 15, 2024

The state’s report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · Received March 12, 2024 · Resolved June 4, 2024

3 valid issues

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

Creating a climate for healthy child development

WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0325(1) was violated.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0331(1) was violated.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 3, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

A few employees in Merit who have been hired for over a year have not had there child care basics completed, blood borne pathogens, first aid/cpr or TB test entered.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · Received July 15, 2023 · Resolved November 18, 2023

The state’s report (PDF)

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How they teach

Creative Curriculum, play-based and STEAM

“STEM Activities”

What it costs

$2,300 a month for a toddler

Toddler$2,300

Middle of 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$2,000

Lower than 56% of the 99 that publish a price.

Primm Abc Child Care CenterMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Application fee
$50
Deposit
$50, refundable

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
Breakfast and lunch provided with afternoon snacks; allergy provisions made
Outdoors
30-45 minutes of outdoor play or walks twice a day, weather permitting; no outdoor play above 100°F or below 20°F
Sleep
Quiet rest time after lunch for children under 5; sleep not required; infants/toddlers sleep on own schedule
Diapers
Parents supply diapers (toddlers); center provides wipes
Screens
No screens in daily routine; optional educational media up to 30 minutes per week; none for under 2
Updates for parents
ProCare mobile app daily notes, email, newsletters, parent-teacher conferences
Closed
13 holidays and breaks a year
DatesClosed on New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Day, Christmas Eve (half day), Christmas Day, New Year Eve (half day); one week in August for staff training

Policies

When a child is sick
Return after 24 hours free of fever, vomiting and diarrhea; 24 hours after antibiotics
Biting
Care for bitten child and help biter learn; written notes to both families; no punishment
Enrollment
Full-month enrollment required, no refund for unattended days; part-time attendance billed at full-time rate; school breaks billed at full rate

Details

(206) 723-2038

Website
primmabccenter.net
Address
4455 S. Brandon St
License
PL-80823, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 5
Ages they serve
ages 1 to 12 years
Established
1970

Nearby

The eight closest of the 22 other licensed centers in ZIP 98118

All in ZIP 98118

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How they teach

What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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.