Licensed center

Spring Glen Academy

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 4 valid, most recently in September 2025. The state also cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 64 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 38% had rules cited at 4 of them, as this center did. 23% 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.

Received May 9, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 7, 2025
  • “During the course of interviews and inspections it is more likely than not that inappropriate discipline occurred resulting in a scratch on a childs face”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Received Oct 29, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 17, 2025
  • “During the course of interviews, it is more likely than not that adequate supervision did not occur and staff were not aware of the child/ren were doing at all times and able to assist or redirect child/ren as necessary.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Apr 15, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 29, 2024
  • “During interview of complaint, Assistant Teacher A.G. stated she did not see a child getting scratched on the face.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Received Mar 25, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved May 20, 2024
  • “Licensor interviewed Assistant Teacher A.K. who stated they were turned away and not supervising an infant who got hurt because they were feeding another child.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(3)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 9 (5%) have four or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Sep 8, 20261 citation
  • “Immunzation/CIS records must be updated yearly and maintained in the child; ZH expired 12/15/2023, KM expired on 04/07/2026”

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

Jul 24, 20254 citations
  • “1) Two little tikes climbers on smaller playground did not have 6 ft of fall zones. 1b) Large climber had woodchips surrounding it that were 4.5 inches deep and smaller playground had woodchips surrounding it that were 2 inches deep.”

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

  • “2c) Cords capapable of forming a loop accessible to children were found in the following rooms: SE Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall NE Room cellphone cord on toy shelf SW Room cellphone cord on counter NW Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms accessible to children: SE room had plastic bags on changing table, Toddler Room had plastic bags on changing table accessible to children NE Room had plastic garbage bags on diaper changing table SW Room had plastic garbage bags on bookshelf 3f) Cubbies were not secured to the wall in SE Room 3g) Licensors observed bikes on smaller playground outside that had rust on them, larger climber on older playground had a blue slide that had a screw/nail missing from the top securing it to the structure. 4c) Ceiling light cover in NE room was cracked and hanging down leaving bulbs exposed 5a) Outlets in all classrooms and hallways were not tamper resistant 5b) Outlets near sinks and accessible to children were not GFCI/TR”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “1a) The following items labeled keep out of reach of children were found in the following areas: Toddler room had aquaphor on diaper changing table NE Room had diaper wipes on diaper changing table, sanitizer bottles on counter SW Room had sanitizer bottles on counter NW room had sanitizer bottles on counter 2ab) The following storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children: Outdoor storage shed Indoor electrical closet”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “Provider transports children and did not have the health history and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.”

    WAC 110-300-0480(2)

Feb 14, 2025No rules cited
Sep 19, 20244 citations
  • “A plastic table with attached benches on both sides had multiple cracks due to natural wear. (a)Two climbing play structures with slides were placed on a grass area.”

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

  • “The storage areas in the classrooms lacked safety locks, allowing unrestricted access for children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

Sep 26, 20231 citation
  • “10 and 11 month old infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats after falling asleep holding bottles independently. Staff did move infants to cribs and placed on their backs in licensor's presence but it was unclear how long the infants were sleeping in the bouncy seats.”

    WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate risk

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 8, 2026
On file
5 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
Most serious
Immediate — 10 and 11 month old infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats after falling asleep holding bottles independently. Staff did move infants to cribs and placed on their backs in licensor's presence but it was unclear how long the infants were sleeping in the bouncy seats. · September 26, 2023

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 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 8, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

110-300-0210(1)(2) Immunzation/CIS records must be updated yearly and maintained in the child; ZH expired 12/15/2023, KM expired on 04/07/2026

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 24, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1) Two little tikes climbers on smaller playground did not have 6 ft of fall zones. 1b) Large climber had woodchips surrounding it that were 4.5 inches deep and smaller playground had woodchips surrounding it that were 2 inches deep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Short Term / Serious

2c) Cords capapable of forming a loop accessible to children were found in the following rooms: SE Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall NE Room cellphone cord on toy shelf SW Room cellphone cord on counter NW Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms accessible to children: SE room had plastic bags on changing table, Toddler Room had plastic bags on changing table accessible to children NE Room had plastic garbage bags on diaper changing table SW Room had plastic garbage bags on bookshelf 3f) Cubbies were not secured to the wall in SE Room 3g) Licensors observed bikes on smaller playground outside that had rust on them, larger climber on older playground had a blue slide that had a screw/nail missing from the top securing it to the structure. 4c) Ceiling light cover in NE room was cracked and hanging down leaving bulbs exposed 5a) Outlets in all classrooms and hallways were not tamper resistant 5b) Outlets near sinks and accessible to children were not GFCI/TR

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

1a) The following items labeled keep out of reach of children were found in the following areas: Toddler room had aquaphor on diaper changing table NE Room had diaper wipes on diaper changing table, sanitizer bottles on counter SW Room had sanitizer bottles on counter NW room had sanitizer bottles on counter 2ab) The following storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children: Outdoor storage shed Indoor electrical closet

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Provider transports children and did not have the health history and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received May 9, 2025 · Resolved September 7, 2025

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

During the course of interviews and inspections it is more likely than not that inappropriate discipline occurred resulting in a scratch on a childs face

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received October 29, 2024 · Resolved February 17, 2025

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

During the course of interviews, it is more likely than not that adequate supervision did not occur and staff were not aware of the child/ren were doing at all times and able to assist or redirect child/ren as necessary.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0146(a)(b) - A plastic table with attached benches on both sides had multiple cracks due to natural wear. (a)Two climbing play structures with slides were placed on a grass area.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The storage areas in the classrooms lacked safety locks, allowing unrestricted access for children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received April 15, 2024 · Resolved July 29, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

During interview of complaint, Assistant Teacher A.G. stated she did not see a child getting scratched on the face.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 25, 2024 · Resolved May 20, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Licensor interviewed Assistant Teacher A.K. who stated they were turned away and not supervising an infant who got hurt because they were feeding another child.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 26, 2023

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate · No longer on the state’s site as of October 4, 2026

10 and 11 month old infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats after falling asleep holding bottles independently. Staff did move infants to cribs and placed on their backs in licensor's presence but it was unclear how long the infants were sleeping in the bouncy seats.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(253) 854-2790

Address
10016 SE 240th Street
License
PL-3727, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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

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