Wallingford · Licensed center

St. Benedict Catholic School Preschool

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since August 2022. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Licensing inspections

Jan 9, 2026No rules cited
Feb 27, 20251 citation

  • “Child file reviewed was missing signature of DR. on the individual care plan.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

Apr 16, 20242 citations

  • “1 asthma inhaler was missing the perscription label/box. some non perscription medication was not in the original box.”

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

  • “2 staff need to update food handlers card. 1 staff needs 30hrs. childcare basics or apply for educational exemption.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Aug 23, 20223 citations

  • “Licensed spaces were observed to have items not secured, thumb tacks, nails, cables and extension cords being used, CD players and other items with cords not plugged directly into the outlets and blinds cording was accessible and had the ability to form loops. Water temperature was not reaching a warm temperature. It was only reaching 70 degrees.”

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

  • “Director had an expired PBC. Staff were missing documentation of TB test.”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • “Staff files reviewed was missing required documentation of training reflected in MERIT. Need to ensure that all staff trainings and certifications, education etc is reflected in MERIT.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since August 2022 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — Child file reviewed was missing signature of DR. on the individual care plan. · February 27, 2025

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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 27, 2025

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child file reviewed was missing signature of DR. on the individual care plan.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 16, 2024

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

1 asthma inhaler was missing the perscription label/box. some non perscription medication was not in the original box.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

2 staff need to update food handlers card. 1 staff needs 30hrs. childcare basics or apply for educational exemption.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 23, 2022

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

Licensed spaces were observed to have items not secured, thumb tacks, nails, cables and extension cords being used, CD players and other items with cords not plugged directly into the outlets and blinds cording was accessible and had the ability to form loops. Water temperature was not reaching a warm temperature. It was only reaching 70 degrees.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Director had an expired PBC. Staff were missing documentation of TB test.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Staff files reviewed was missing required documentation of training reflected in MERIT. Need to ensure that all staff trainings and certifications, education etc is reflected in MERIT.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Faith-based

“Immersed in a rich tradition of faith and education, the St. Benedict community stands as a testament to the combination of spiritual values and academic excellence.”

What it costs

$697 a month for a preschooler

Preschool$697

Seattle-area comparison hidden: this is a half-day price, and only full-time prices are compared.

Half day (morning)
$697 to $995 a month
Application fee
$50

A day here

Hours
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, school year
Diapers
Children must be completely potty-trained to be eligible for the Preschool Program
Schedule
half-day (3 days per week, or 5 days per week)
Closed
Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 25-27) and Easter Break (Mar. 28-Apr. 4) on the 2026-27 school calendar

Policies

Enrollment
Children must be completely potty-trained to be eligible for the Preschool Program

Details

(206) 919-1535

Website
stbens.net
Address
4811 Wallingford Ave N
License
PL-17166, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Established
1908

Nearby

The eight closest of the 19 other licensed centers in ZIP 98103

All in ZIP 98103

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Preschool, Application fee — Checked September 2026 stbens.net
  • Second price — Checked July 2026 stbens.net

State record

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

A day here

Policies

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.