Licensed center

The Goddard School of Bothell

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. 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

Jul 15, 20262 citations

  • “In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard.”

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

  • “It was observed that a crib was partially blocking the exterior exit in the infant room. This was moved during the visit.”

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

Aug 27, 20251 citation

  • “In a preschool classroom, toothpaste and sunscreen were stored in the same bin. This was corrected during the visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

Oct 21, 20241 citation

  • “It was observed that MG has been employed for over 90 days and had not completed Child Care Basics. Staff person ZR does not have a current CPR certification.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(3)

Oct 18, 20231 citation

  • “It was observed that one classroom bathroom had a plunger accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 15, 2026
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard. · July 15, 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.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 15, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

It was observed that a crib was partially blocking the exterior exit in the infant room. This was moved during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 27, 2025

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

In a preschool classroom, toothpaste and sunscreen were stored in the same bin. This was corrected during the visit.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 21, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term

It was observed that MG has been employed for over 90 days and had not completed Child Care Basics. Staff person ZR does not have a current CPR certification.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 18, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that one classroom bathroom had a plunger accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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A day here

Hours
11 hours a day, 5 days a week

Details

(425) 540-4410

Address
11810 N Creek Pkwy
License
PL-83127, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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State record

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

A day here

Details

The private-equity firm Sycamore Partners lists Goddard Systems as a current investment. sycamorepartners.com

Goddard’s own site says “All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated.” goddardschool.com

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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 10, 2026.