Kirkland · Licensed center

The Goddard School of Kirkland

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Sep 3, 20253 citations

  • “It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds.”

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

  • “It was observed that the program missed a fire drill.”

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

  • “One child's immunization record was over 12 months old.”

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

Oct 15, 20242 citations

  • “It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind chain had been removed from the mounting anchor. In one classrooms, a outlet faceplate was cracked and taped to the wall.”

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

  • “One child had CeraVe "Anti-Itch" lotion to be used as diaper cream. The child was under 2 years old and did not have a doctors note to use the item. The product label states to contact a doctor to use with children under 2 years old.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

Sep 6, 20231 citation

  • “It was observed in a toddler room that a window blind chain tensioner had broken, posing a hazard to children.”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 3, 2025
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds. · September 3, 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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 3, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child's immunization record was over 12 months old.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

It was observed that the program missed a fire drill.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 15, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind chain had been removed from the mounting anchor. In one classrooms, a outlet faceplate was cracked and taped to the wall.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

One child had CeraVe "Anti-Itch" lotion to be used as diaper cream. The child was under 2 years old and did not have a doctors note to use the item. The product label states to contact a doctor to use with children under 2 years old.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 6, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

It was observed in a toddler room that a window blind chain tensioner had broken, posing a hazard to children.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based

“our program is deeply rooted in play-based learning”

Who cares for your child

Chris (Lead Teacher, Infants) since 2021, Daisy (Lead teacher, Toddlers) since 2021, Janelle (Lead Teacher, Toddlers) since 2021, Min (Lead Teacher, Twos) since 2021, Nadira (Lead Teacher, Pre-K) since 2021, Swarnali (Lead Teacher, Pre-K) four years there, Shwetambra (Owner), 15 years in early childhood, Tan (Office Assistant & Support Teacher), 10 years in early childhood, Mylene (Lead Teacher, Toddlers), 20 years in early childhood, Puspa (Lead Teacher, Bridge), 6 years in early childhood, Viktoriia (Lead Teacher, Preschool), 7 years in early childhood, Sarita (Support Teacher), 5 years in early childhood, Jaleh (Support Teacher), 7 years in early childhood and Santhoshi (Support Teacher), 7 years in early childhood.

Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 75 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.

A day here

Hours
6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, 5 days a week
Meals
All Schools provide morning and afternoon snacks; lunch is provided at some locations and packed from home at others (confirm with the school) (all Goddard schools)
Outdoors
Children play outside every day when weather permits; playgrounds serve as classroom extensions with nature walks and picnics (all Goddard schools)
Diapers
Families provide diapers and wipes (all Goddard schools)
Updates for parents
Goddard Family Hub app with daily activity reports, photos, videos and notes; parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year (all Goddard schools)

Details

(425) 979-5494

Website
goddardschool.com
Address
8525 120th Ave NE Suite 100
License
PL-81276, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
Infant (6 weeks) through Pre-K (4-5 years)
Established
2021

Nearby

The eight closest of the 14 other licensed centers in ZIP 98033

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

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 9, 2026.