Seattle · Licensed center

Smart Start Day School

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

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.

Licensing inspections

Mar 31, 20264 citations

  • “It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children in the Forest Ranger classroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “It was observed that faculty member JJ has not completed the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse & Neglect training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

  • “It was observed that gate 1 did not self-close.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “It was observed that children 1, 3, and 4 did not have updated Immunization records and child 5 did not have medically verified immunization records.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Mar 5, 20252 citations

  • “It was observed that a plastic slide was placed over approximately 1" of woodchips that were in good condition.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “It was observed that an EpiPen was onsite for a child where the prescription and medication expired 11/2024.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

May 14, 20241 citation

  • “Three step cleaning solution bottles were accessible to children in care.”

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

May 24, 20231 citation

  • “cleaning/sanitizing products were not in a location that was inaccessible to children in care.”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 31, 2026
On file
4 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children in the Forest Ranger classroom. · March 31, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 31, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

It was observed that children 1, 3, and 4 did not have updated Immunization records and child 5 did not have medically verified immunization records.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that gate 1 did not self-close.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in the bathroom accessible to children in the Forest Ranger classroom.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

It was observed that faculty member JJ has not completed the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse & Neglect training.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 5, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed that a plastic slide was placed over approximately 1" of woodchips that were in good condition.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

It was observed that an EpiPen was onsite for a child where the prescription and medication expired 11/2024.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 14, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(d) Three step cleaning solution bottles were accessible to children in care.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 24, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) cleaning/sanitizing products were not in a location that was inaccessible to children in care.

Report (PDF)

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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, ratios and staff, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Play-based

“SmartStart is a small, 32 student, child care center offering an excellent play-based preschool program along with an individualized, enriching curriculum.”

What it costs

$1,920 to $2,098 a month

Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$1,235 to $1,570 a month
Application fee
$165
Deposit
$335, not refundable

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year round
Meals
Organic breakfast, morning snack and two afternoon snacks provided; parents provide lunch in a lunch box/thermos with an ice pack
Outdoors
Daily outdoor play focused on large muscle development, balance, and coordination
Schedule
full-day

Details

(425) 202-6138

Website
smartstartschool.net
Address
12729 35th Ave NE
License
PL-78011, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Established
2014

Nearby

The eight closest of the 15 other licensed centers in ZIP 98125

All in ZIP 98125

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee, Deposit — Checked September 2026 smartstartschool.net

State record

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

A day here

Details

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