Starlight Academy & Preschool

Childcare · 431 S 152nd St

What Shortlist has verified

Ages served 6 weeks to 12 years Checked July 2026
Hours 11 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 32 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 22, 2025

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

Emergency exit from ocean room had retractable gate that required special knowledge to open.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Licensor observed that provider had two children with allergies with the required medication but no individual care plan.

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

Prescribed inhaler for enrolled child was not labeled with (A) A child's first and last name; (B) The date the prescription was filled; (C) The name and contact information of the prescribing health professional; (D) The expiration date, dosage amount, and length of time to give the medication; and (E) Instructions for administration and storage.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 13, 2025

General staff qualifications · WAC 110-300-0100(6) · Short Term

110-300-0100(6) - Lead teacher Dawshawna needs to submit HS diploma into MERIT.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 12, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed that (i) pea gravel was not 9 inches deep under climbing structures and only measured 4-6 inches.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed cords capable of forming loops in all classrooms and outside on both playgrounds. Licensor observed windows with an opening greater than 3.5inches.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Licensor observed many missing mandatory trainings for staff. Staff will need to complete all trainings pursuant to WAC 110-300-0160 (4)(5)(6)(7)(9)

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