The Goddard School

Childcare · 18802 55th Ave W

What Shortlist has verified

Hours 11 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 176 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

May 2026 Complaint

Complaint · May 22, 2026

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

The staff person admits to taping the child's socks and shoes to their ankles to prevent them from removing them throughout the day.

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Feb 2026 Complaint

Complaint · February 24, 2026

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2025 Complaint

Complaint · July 2, 2025

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(4) · Serious

A child with a documented food allergy was exposed to a known allergen due to staff error, placing the child's health at significant risk. Staff did not follow center protocols to ensure the safety of children. Staff person was terminated due to violating health and safety protocols.

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Feb 2025 Complaint

Complaint · February 14, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 3, 2024

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

Multiple doors to the outside and interior doors did not have working alarms or bells.

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May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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