Issaquah · Licensed center

Stepping Stones Montessori Issaquah

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since November 2024. 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

Aug 7, 20265 citations

  • “Licensor observed plastic bags on the floor in the toddler classroom and pre-k main floor classroom.”

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

  • “Storage area on the main floor next to the kitchen was unlocked. Licensor locked it at the time of inspection.”

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

  • “An infant was in attendance in the toddler class. Provider is not licensed for infants.”

    WAC 110-300-0356(3)

  • “There was a cloth mattess cover between the diaper changing pad and diaper table.”

    WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a)

1 more from this inspection

  • “Outside gate does not self-close/self-latch.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Dec 3, 20252 citations

  • “Food that was opened was not stored in airtight container. The food that was stored in airtight containers was not labled and dated.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(4)

  • “One of the children whose files were reviewed did not have a complete CIS form. The child has missed a couple of immunizations that were due in February of 2025. Two children had forms that was filled out by hand with no parent or doctor signatures and no proof of immunizations.”

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

Jun 18, 20254 citations

  • “S.G.'s TB test was done over 12 months ago (2021).”

    WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • “Provider is missing fire drill for May and has not recorded any emergency drills this year.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(2)

  • “The emergency plan is missing: Methods for sounding the alarm, action to be taken by the person descovering the emergency, how the provider wil evacuate the children, where is the alernative evucation location is, how the provider will matain staff to child ratio and account for children, how parents or guardians will be able to contact the provider, how children will be reunited with parents.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(2)

  • “Missing postings: No smoking/no vaping sign. License Liability insurance Phone numbers for poison control, CPS, DCYF”

    WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

Nov 27, 20246 citations

  • “Outside gate (leading to playground) has slats that are wider than 3.5 inches.”

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

  • “Plastic bags found under several classroom and bathroom sinks.”

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

  • “Some of the electrical outlets are not tamper resistant.”

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

  • “Bleach found under several sinks.”

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

2 more from this inspection

  • “Upstairs utility room doesn't have a functional exhaust fan.”

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

  • “A large metal shelf in the upstairs bathroom is not secured to the wall.”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 7, 2026
On file
4 visits since November 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed plastic bags on the floor in the toddler classroom and pre-k main floor classroom. · August 7, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 7, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed plastic bags on the floor in the toddler classroom and pre-k main floor classroom.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

There was a cloth mattess cover between the diaper changing pad and diaper table.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Storage area on the main floor next to the kitchen was unlocked. Licensor locked it at the time of inspection.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Outside gate does not self-close/self-latch.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious

An infant was in attendance in the toddler class. Provider is not licensed for infants.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 3, 2025

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Food that was opened was not stored in airtight container. The food that was stored in airtight containers was not labled and dated.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One of the children whose files were reviewed did not have a complete CIS form. The child has missed a couple of immunizations that were due in February of 2025. Two children had forms that was filled out by hand with no parent or doctor signatures and no proof of immunizations.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 18, 2025

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

S.G.'s TB test was done over 12 months ago (2021).

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

Provider is missing fire drill for May and has not recorded any emergency drills this year.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Missing postings: No smoking/no vaping sign. License Liability insurance Phone numbers for poison control, CPS, DCYF

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

The emergency plan is missing: Methods for sounding the alarm, action to be taken by the person descovering the emergency, how the provider wil evacuate the children, where is the alernative evucation location is, how the provider will matain staff to child ratio and account for children, how parents or guardians will be able to contact the provider, how children will be reunited with parents.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · November 27, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Outside gate (leading to playground) has slats that are wider than 3.5 inches.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags found under several classroom and bathroom sinks.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Some of the electrical outlets are not tamper resistant.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Bleach found under several sinks.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Upstairs utility room doesn't have a functional exhaust fan.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

A large metal shelf in the upstairs bathroom is not secured to the wall.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 786-4192

Address
1005 5th Ave NW
License
PL-84745, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

The eight closest of the 16 other licensed centers in ZIP 98027

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State record

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

Details

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