Licensed center
Tender Hearts Dayschool
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- Small play-based center, licensed for 36 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in February 2026. The state also cited rules at 6 of its 7 licensing inspections since December 2023.
Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 7 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“A child left the center without staff's knowledge.”
The state’s description of the complaint
“Child touched another child's private area while playing outside in a toy car.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
Of the 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, 195 (89%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 5 (2%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Dec 23, 20253 citations
“C.M's food handler's permit recently expired 12/19/25.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“There was a 3 year old mixed with toddlers in this class, and it was not the beginning or end of the day.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
“Out of the samples files, two child records did not have a completed CIS form.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 7, 20251 citation
“The "rocket" climber did not have a 6 ft fall zone around the whole structure.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Jun 28, 20241 citation
“Early Learning provider Z.L. was observed supervising toddlers sleeping in the toddler room. There is no profile located in MERIT for her and has not completed a Portable Background Check. (Per WAC definition, 110-300-0005 "Early Learning Provider" includes Volunteer). Z.L. did not have a completed TB Test and was working in the class.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2), WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Jun 21, 20242 citations
“A potential staff, Z.L. was on site working in the toddler room and did not have a portable background check clearance.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“The PS class had 8 children napping, and PK had 9. Only one staff was standing in between both classes to supervise this group. Reason given was short staffed today and one had to take a lunch break outside. In the middle of the day during naptime, two preschool age children were mixed with toddlers. These were 37 and 43 month olds.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5), WAC 110-300-0356(6)
May 28, 20244 citations
“Room 4 with toddlers had the main exit door locked from the inside. (It was unlocked right away.)”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Two climbers do not have a 6 ft fall zone in the back as it is too close to the sidewalk. Wood chips do not measure to minimum of 9 in.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1), WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Staff member, C.M. does not have current pchild CPR and First Aid.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11)
“The edge of the metal tunnel outside is exposed without protective covering and is a potential cutting hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
Dec 6, 20233 citations
“Vacuum cleaner was accessible to children in the preschool room, placed next to a child's soft chair. Child was observed leaning on the equipment.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Two climbers did not have a 6 ft fall zone around the entire structure and the picnic tables were too close to them. The wood chips did not have a 9 inch depth for the climbers.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“Staff member R.L-O. does not have Child Care Basics training and has worked more than 3 mos. BBP training has not been taken by M.G. BBP training is expired for C.M. It was expired for F.B.R. on 12/6 when working but has renewed 12/11. CPR/FA is missing for staff M.G. It was expired for F.B.R. on 12/6 when working but has renewed on 12/11. Food Handler's card is missing for C.M.”
WAC 110-300-0106(3), WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 23, 2025
- On file
- 7 visits since December 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
C.M's food handler's permit recently expired 12/19/25.
· December 23, 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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
C.M's food handler's permit recently expired 12/19/25.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Out of the samples files, two child records did not have a completed CIS form.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
There was a 3 year old mixed with toddlers in this class, and it was not the beginning or end of the day.
Sep 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 30, 2025 · Resolved February 5, 2026
“A child left the center without staff's knowledge.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 7, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
The "rocket" climber did not have a 6 ft fall zone around the whole structure.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 28, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(2) / 110-300-0105(3) · Serious / Short Term
Early Learning provider Z.L. was observed supervising toddlers sleeping in the toddler room. There is no profile located in MERIT for her and has not completed a Portable Background Check. (Per WAC definition, 110-300-0005 "Early Learning Provider" includes Volunteer). Z.L. did not have a completed TB Test and was working in the class.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 21, 2024
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
A potential staff, Z.L. was on site working in the toddler room and did not have a portable background check clearance.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) / 110-300-0356(6) · Short Term
The PS class had 8 children napping, and PK had 9. Only one staff was standing in between both classes to supervise this group. Reason given was short staffed today and one had to take a lunch break outside. In the middle of the day during naptime, two preschool age children were mixed with toddlers. These were 37 and 43 month olds.
May 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 28, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Room 4 with toddlers had the main exit door locked from the inside. (It was unlocked right away.)
WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
Staff member, C.M. does not have current pchild CPR and First Aid.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
The edge of the metal tunnel outside is exposed without protective covering and is a potential cutting hazard.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Two climbers do not have a 6 ft fall zone in the back as it is too close to the sidewalk. Wood chips do not measure to minimum of 9 in.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 6, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Vacuum cleaner was accessible to children in the preschool room, placed next to a child's soft chair. Child was observed leaning on the equipment.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Two climbers did not have a 6 ft fall zone around the entire structure and the picnic tables were too close to them. The wood chips did not have a 9 inch depth for the climbers.
WAC 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Staff member R.L-O. does not have Child Care Basics training and has worked more than 3 mos. BBP training has not been taken by M.G. BBP training is expired for C.M. It was expired for F.B.R. on 12/6 when working but has renewed 12/11. CPR/FA is missing for staff M.G. It was expired for F.B.R. on 12/6 when working but has renewed on 12/11. Food Handler's card is missing for C.M.
Nov 2023 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received November 29, 2023 · Resolved April 1, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious
Child touched another child's private area while playing outside in a toy car.
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How they teach
Play-based
“Play-Based Learning Engaging curriculum that makes learning fun through music, arts, storytelling, and outdoor play.”
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- tenderheartsdayschool.com
- Address
- 3521 150th Pl NE
- License
- PL-23533, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
- Marysville Kids N Us IncLarge center · 2.0 miLast state visit Aug 20, 2026 · nothing cited
- Billie's Busy Kids Early Learning CenterMedium center · 2.3 miLast state visit Mar 18, 2026 · 2 citations
- Tulalip Tribes - Tulalip ECEAP PreschoolMedium center · 6.5 miLast state visit Dec 11, 2025 · nothing cited
- Smokey Point Early Learning CenterMedium centerLast state visit Sep 4, 2025 · nothing cited
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All checked September 2026.
How they teach
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license findchildcarewa.org
- Website tenderheartsdayschool.com
- Address, License, Quality program data.wa.gov
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.