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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in February 2026. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

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.

Complaints the state found valid

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

Received Feb 2, 2026Valid complaintresolved Feb 11, 2026
  • “Report that the program does not take the children outdoors.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)
Received Mar 29, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 12, 2023
  • “The director witnessed a teacher slap a child. The teacher was fired.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 206 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (76%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 49 (24%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Aug 7, 20261 citation
  • “Two staff members had not renewed their required Safe Sleep training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(8)

Jul 17, 20255 citations
  • “Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training was expired for four staff members and not recorded as completed for an additional three staff members. 110-300-0106(11) - CPR and First Aid were either expired or not recorded for three staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for two staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Child Care Basics was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(4) - Mandatory Reporter class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(5) - Emergency preparedness was not completed for five staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(6) - Abusive Head trouma class was not completed for three staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(7) - Children Expiriencing Homelessness class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(8) - Safe sleep training was expired for seven staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Medication administration class was not recorded as completed by one Lead teacher.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4), WAC 110-300-0106(10)

  • “Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training was expired for four staff members and not recorded as completed for an additional three staff members. 110-300-0106(11) - CPR and First Aid were either expired or not recorded for three staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for two staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Child Care Basics was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(4) - Mandatory Reporter class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(5) - Emergency preparedness was not completed for five staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(6) - Abusive Head trouma class was not completed for three staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(7) - Children Expiriencing Homelessness class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(8) - Safe sleep training was expired for seven staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Medication administration class was not recorded as completed by one Lead teacher. Risk”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Outlets near every sink were GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(a) - The outlet near the screen in the kindergarten classroom was not TR. The outlet in the hallway near the aquarium was not TR and was accessible at child level. 110-300-0165(2)(a) - Circular outlet plugs in the small gym posed a choking hazard for children ages under 3 years of age attending the gym. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - Rust was observed on the metal box housing the fire extinguisher, accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “Countertops near sinks in the Dolphin and Infant Angel Fish classrooms required sealing. The train table in the Sea Horses classroom had chipped paint on the top edge.”

    WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)

1 more from this inspection
  • “No quarterly required emergency drills were recorded on the drill log. WAC110-300-0470(1) - Section (c),(d) are not covered in the policy book. WAC110-300-0470(2): a)(vi) While first-aid kit locations and emergency contact information are mentioned, the manuals do not explicitly state that these, or child medication records and individual children's medication, are to be taken during evacuation for children. a)(viii) Not explicitly covered in terms of post-emergency parent contact. a)(ix) Not covered how children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event. b)(iii) Not covered on how a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. c)(ii) While hiding is mentioned in active shooter procedures, specific safe locations for children within an early learning program are not detailed. d) Not covered on how parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends. 110-300-0470 (3) This section is not covered in the emergency handbook.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)

Dec 3, 20243 citations
  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

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

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

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

  • “A dishwasher soap and a container of hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" were storied in the areas accessible to children, with no safety locks on the drawers storing these items.”

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

Sep 26, 20231 citation
  • “Furniture covers in Pre K need to be laundered.”

    WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 7, 2026
On file
4 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training was expired for four staff members and not recorded as completed for an additional three staff members. 110-300-0106(11) - CPR and First Aid were either expired or not recorded for three staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for two staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Child Care Basics was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(4) - Mandatory Reporter class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(5) - Emergency preparedness was not completed for five staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(6) - Abusive Head trouma class was not completed for three staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(7) - Children Expiriencing Homelessness class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(8) - Safe sleep training was expired for seven staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Medication administration class was not recorded as completed by one Lead teacher. · July 17, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 7, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

Two staff members had not renewed their required Safe Sleep training.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received February 2, 2026 · Resolved February 11, 2026

“Report that the program does not take the children outdoors.”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 17, 2025

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort

WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term

Countertops near sinks in the Dolphin and Infant Angel Fish classrooms required sealing. The train table in the Sea Horses classroom had chipped paint on the top edge.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term

WAC110-300-0470(4) - No quarterly required emergency drills were recorded on the drill log. WAC110-300-0470(1) - Section (c),(d) are not covered in the policy book. WAC110-300-0470(2): a)(vi) While first-aid kit locations and emergency contact information are mentioned, the manuals do not explicitly state that these, or child medication records and individual children's medication, are to be taken during evacuation for children. a)(viii) Not explicitly covered in terms of post-emergency parent contact. a)(ix) Not covered how children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event. b)(iii) Not covered on how a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake. c)(ii) While hiding is mentioned in active shooter procedures, specific safe locations for children within an early learning program are not detailed. d) Not covered on how parents or guardians will be contacted after the emergency ends. 110-300-0470 (3) This section is not covered in the emergency handbook.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(10) · Serious / Short Term

110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training was expired for four staff members and not recorded as completed for an additional three staff members. 110-300-0106(11) - CPR and First Aid were either expired or not recorded for three staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for two staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Child Care Basics was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(4) - Mandatory Reporter class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(5) - Emergency preparedness was not completed for five staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(6) - Abusive Head trouma class was not completed for three staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(7) - Children Expiriencing Homelessness class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(8) - Safe sleep training was expired for seven staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Medication administration class was not recorded as completed by one Lead teacher.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(10) - Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training was expired for four staff members and not recorded as completed for an additional three staff members. 110-300-0106(11) - CPR and First Aid were either expired or not recorded for three staff members. 110-300-0106(12) - Food handler permits were expired for two staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Child Care Basics was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(4) - Mandatory Reporter class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(5) - Emergency preparedness was not completed for five staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(6) - Abusive Head trouma class was not completed for three staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(7) - Children Expiriencing Homelessness class was not completed for four staff members within the three months of employment record. 110-300-0106(8) - Safe sleep training was expired for seven staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Medication administration class was not recorded as completed by one Lead teacher. Risk

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious / Short Term

110-300-0165(5)(b) - Outlets near every sink were GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR). 110-300-0165(5)(a) - The outlet near the screen in the kindergarten classroom was not TR. The outlet in the hallway near the aquarium was not TR and was accessible at child level. 110-300-0165(2)(a) - Circular outlet plugs in the small gym posed a choking hazard for children ages under 3 years of age attending the gym. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - Rust was observed on the metal box housing the fire extinguisher, accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 3, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

A dishwasher soap and a container of hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" were storied in the areas accessible to children, with no safety locks on the drawers storing these items.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 26, 2023

Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort

WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term

Furniture covers in Pre K need to be laundered.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 29, 2023 · Resolved July 12, 2023

Reported to the state by the program

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

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of August 5, 2026

The director witnessed a teacher slap a child. The teacher was fired.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 869-4763

Address
4455 148 Ave NE
License
PL-3620, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 21 other licensed centers in ZIP 98007

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State record

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

Details

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