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Renton Christian Sonshine Learning Center
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- Large faith-based center, licensed for 153 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 6 years.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since April 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.
Licensing inspections
Apr 20, 20264 citations
“The allergy medication forms did not document the staff's medication training.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
“In room Pre-5 there was an epi-pen without the medication authorization or care plan.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)
“There is a gate in the infant room that is blocking the exit path and requires special knowledge to open. There are gates in front of the classroom doors in the Waddler room and Toddler 1 that are blocking the exit path and also takes special knowledge to open.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
“There are several staff members that have expired safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Apr 22, 20254 citations
“MERIT reflected two teachers' (YOA & DW) bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection / MERIT reflected one teacher's (ZRR) bloodborne pathogen training was not completed at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected one teacher's (DW) CPR & first-aid training were expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected three teachers' (KN, SO, DW) food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected two teachers' (CP & JP) safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Plastic bags in Pre 4A, Pre 5 and Pre Ready classrooms were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). A pair of adult size scissors with sharp edges in Pre 5 classroom were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). A cabinet in Pre 3 classroom was posing an entrapment hazard and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Child LB's (Pre 4A) medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection / Child CP's (Pre 4B) medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
“Two disinfecting spray bottles in Toddler 1 classroom were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Apr 18, 20241 citation
“Water-temperature for the handwashing sink in the infant classroom temperature checked at 121.1 degrees by licensor. Windows infant classroom have window blinds that have inner cords capable of forming loops, observed by licensor.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 20, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
The allergy medication forms did not document the staff's medication training.
· April 20, 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.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · April 20, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The allergy medication forms did not document the staff's medication training.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
In room Pre-5 there was an epi-pen without the medication authorization or care plan.
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
There are several staff members that have expired safe sleep training.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
There is a gate in the infant room that is blocking the exit path and requires special knowledge to open. There are gates in front of the classroom doors in the Waddler room and Toddler 1 that are blocking the exit path and also takes special knowledge to open.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · April 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
MERIT reflected two teachers' (YOA & DW) bloodborne pathogen training was expired at the time of inspection / MERIT reflected one teacher's (ZRR) bloodborne pathogen training was not completed at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected one teacher's (DW) CPR & first-aid training were expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected three teachers' (KN, SO, DW) food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected two teachers' (CP & JP) safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags in Pre 4A, Pre 5 and Pre Ready classrooms were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). A pair of adult size scissors with sharp edges in Pre 5 classroom were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site). A cabinet in Pre 3 classroom was posing an entrapment hazard and was accessible to children at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Child LB's (Pre 4A) medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection / Child CP's (Pre 4B) medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form at the time of inspection.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Two disinfecting spray bottles in Toddler 1 classroom were observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection (The violation was corrected on site).
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Water-temperature for the handwashing sink in the infant classroom temperature checked at 121.1 degrees by licensor. Windows infant classroom have window blinds that have inner cords capable of forming loops, observed by licensor.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“Sonshine Learning Center is a licensed, Christian learning center that cares for children from 4 weeks old to age 6”
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Infant room: parents bring formula, baby food and other food daily, with bottles prepared and labeled before arrival
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers and wipes for infants, labeled with the child's name
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Child must be picked up within the hour for fever of at least 100 °F, vomiting (1+ in 24 hours), diarrhea (2+ watery stools in 24 hours or any bloody stool), and other listed symptoms
Details
- Website
- sonshinelearning.org
- Address
- 15717 152nd Ave SE
- License
- PL-2253, active
- Ages they serve
- 4 weeks old to age 6, just before Kindergarten
Nearby
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- Phoenix MontessoriSmall center · 2.3 miLast state visit Mar 24, 2026 · nothing cited
- Circle TimeMedium center · 2.3 miLast state visit Mar 24, 2026 · 1 citation
- Community Day School Association Dba Launch at Cascade VistaLarge center · 2.3 miLast state visit Dec 30, 2025 · nothing cited
- Sunshine TotsSmall centerLast state visit Jun 8, 2026 · 1 citation
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 sonshinelearning.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers — Checked September 2026 sonshinelearning.org
- Hours — Checked September 2026 sonshinelearning.org
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked September 2026 sonshinelearning.org
Details
- Website — Checked July 2026 sonshinelearning.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 sonshinelearning.org
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.