The Cottage School at Gatewood

Childcare · West Seattle · 4320 SW Myrtle

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 130 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked March 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 9, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Staff member missing CCB 30 hour training

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Some staff missing CPR/FA

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Some staff missing Food Handler card Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff member missing CCB 30 hour training

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff missing CPR/FA

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff missing Food Handler card

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 19, 2023

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

Blind cording is to manuever the blinds was loose and forms loops. Outlets in rooms were observed to not be tamper resistant. One outlet had a cracked plate which formed sharp edges. Cording from equipment was observed to be loose and accessible to children. Printer and plants require securing.

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

Child with allergies was missing Individual Health Care Plan. Medication Authorization form needs to be completed with start and stop date.

Report (PDF)

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