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Ramko Learn and Care LLC
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- Large center, licensed for 168 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 6 years.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in December 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Of the 63 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 27% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 24% had rules cited at all 5.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
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
Sep 2, 20254 citations
“Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Some children with allergy requiring prescription medication were missing individual care plans, or the plans on file were incomplete and missing information required under subsection (a) through (iv).”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“Medication authorization forms were not observed for every child's medication on site.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)
“TB test documentation was not observed for one staff member present on site.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Oct 24, 20242 citations
“Tamper-resistant (TR) round caps were observed in outlet covers that already had TR covers installed.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)
“In one classroom, food stored in the refrigerator was missing labels indicating ownership or the date it was opened, and "veggi straws" were not stored in an airtight container.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Mar 18, 20243 citations
“Several individual care forms observed with the prescription medication did not contain all the necessary information. It is suggested to utilize the state-provided form to ensure comprehensive documentation.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
“, the prescription medication used for treating eczema observed in classroom #115 did not have an "end date" recorded on the form. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), nonprescription oral medications such as stinging cream and ibuprofen tablets were observed in the first aid kit; acetaminophen 160mg in liquid form in red capsule was observed in the emergency backpack. No labels to whom the medication belonged were observed.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“, rolls of plastic bags were observed stored in the bathroom atop the dryer, accessible to children when using a step stool. 110-300-0165(3)(e), the blue rug observed in classroom #127 was rolled up at the edges, posing a tripping hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 25, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since November 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members.
· September 2, 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.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 2, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
TB test documentation was not observed for one staff member present on site.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Some children with allergy requiring prescription medication were missing individual care plans, or the plans on file were incomplete and missing information required under subsection (a) through (iv).
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
Medication authorization forms were not observed for every child's medication on site.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 24, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Tamper-resistant (TR) round caps were observed in outlet covers that already had TR covers installed.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
In one classroom, food stored in the refrigerator was missing labels indicating ownership or the date it was opened, and "veggi straws" were not stored in an airtight container.
Oct 2024 Complaint 5 valid issues
Complaint · Received October 21, 2024 · Resolved December 4, 2024
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 18, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Several individual care forms observed with the prescription medication did not contain all the necessary information. It is suggested to utilize the state-provided form to ensure comprehensive documentation.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), the prescription medication used for treating eczema observed in classroom #115 did not have an "end date" recorded on the form. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), nonprescription oral medications such as stinging cream and ibuprofen tablets were observed in the first aid kit; acetaminophen 160mg in liquid form in red capsule was observed in the emergency backpack. No labels to whom the medication belonged were observed.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(d), rolls of plastic bags were observed stored in the bathroom atop the dryer, accessible to children when using a step stool. 110-300-0165(3)(e), the blue rug observed in classroom #127 was rolled up at the edges, posing a tripping hazard.
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Details
- Address
- 4110 NE 4th St
- License
- PL-83628, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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- Shooting Star Preschool and CCMedium center · 0.3 miLast state visit Jul 13, 2026 · 1 citation
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.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.