Roots Montessori Preschool

Childcare

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 8 children Checked July 2026
License status Active Checked July 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Apr 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · September 17, 2024

Staff records · WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term

It was observed that the provider and household member had not attached themselves to the facility MERIT page.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

It was observed that lotion was on shelving unit that was accessible to kids.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term

It was observed that the fire extinguisher was indicating to "recharge"

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed that conditioner, hand sanitizer, and industrial adhesive were accessible to children in the bathroom and main hallway area. It was observed on the side of the yard, a storage shed and storage area by the shed were not locked and not made inaccessible to children.

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

It was observed that the back door was locked by the deadbolt and door handle.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

It was observed that the storage area next to the shed had extension cords that were accessible to children. A garden hose was laid in the middle of the yard, posing a tripping hazard. On the side of the yard, 4 tires were stacked on top of each other and were leaning.

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing and the latch was not in a condition where it would latch on it's own. It was observed that the fence planks were in poor condition and not nailed down to the bottom support bar. This caused some planks to bow out.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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