Smart Start Day School

Childcare · Lake City · 12729 35th Ave NE

What Shortlist has verified

Monthly tuition $1,920–$2,098 Checked July 2026
Hours 10 hours a day Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 32 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 31, 2026

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

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

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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.

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 · No longer displayed by the state

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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