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The Country Playhouse Learning Center

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in November 2024 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since April 2024.

Of the 81 Seattle-area centers with 2 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at both, as this center did. 30% had none cited.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Oct 14, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Nov 19, 2024

  • “During the course of the complaint inspection and interview, it was determined that there was enough evidence that a violation did occur. The staff member violated WAC 0331(c) and used inappropriate discipline with a child. Per the programs policy, the staff was terminated the day of the incident.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 206 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (76%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 49 (24%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Feb 12, 20253 citations

  • “Licensor observed an exit door in the Preschool and toddler room had a LIFT-TO-OPEN latch that was secured. Therefore, the LIFT-TO-OPEN latch requires special knowledge for safe exiting during an emergency evacuation.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

  • “Licensor observed two mop buckets that stored water and a mop inside each bucket accessible to children. Licensor observed the door where the mop and bucket were stored was not secured making the area accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Licensor observed the Fire and Evacuation/Quarterly drills and Monthly drills were not recorded.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

Apr 18, 20241 citation

  • “Licensor observed a container storing plastic grocery bags were accessible to children (container storing plastic bags were in the bathroom above the toilet).”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 12, 2025
On file
2 visits since April 2024 — both cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed an exit door in the Preschool and toddler room had a LIFT-TO-OPEN latch that was secured. Therefore, the LIFT-TO-OPEN latch requires special knowledge for safe exiting during an emergency evacuation. · February 12, 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.

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed an exit door in the Preschool and toddler room had a LIFT-TO-OPEN latch that was secured. Therefore, the LIFT-TO-OPEN latch requires special knowledge for safe exiting during an emergency evacuation.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

Licensor observed the Fire and Evacuation/Quarterly drills and Monthly drills were not recorded.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed two mop buckets that stored water and a mop inside each bucket accessible to children. Licensor observed the door where the mop and bucket were stored was not secured making the area accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received October 14, 2024 · Resolved November 19, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

During the course of the complaint inspection and interview, it was determined that there was enough evidence that a violation did occur. The staff member violated WAC 0331(c) and used inappropriate discipline with a child. Per the programs policy, the staff was terminated the day of the incident.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 18, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed a container storing plastic grocery bags were accessible to children (container storing plastic bags were in the bathroom above the toilet).

Report (PDF)

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Details

(360) 825-4666

Website
thecountryplayhouselearningcenter.com
Address
1515 Chinook Ave
License
PL-4100, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
4 weeks to 6 years

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All checked September 2026.

State record

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

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.