Unincorporated King County · Licensed center

The Shyne School

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in December 2023. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since March 2023.

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.

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 24, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Dec 4, 2023
  • “It was observed that estimated the depth of the woodchips around the dome climber that were in good condition was around 1/4 or 1/2 inch.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

Received Jun 21, 2023Valid complaintresolved Sep 14, 2023
The state’s report (PDF)

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

Mar 27, 20261 citation
  • “Staff person KC has expired background with 1 pending application”

    WAC 110-300-0105(2)

Dec 18, 20243 citations
  • “A cream found for a child did not have a medication authorization form completed.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)

  • “Staff person EM did not have First Aid and CPR training documented in Merit and no copy of certificate in file.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Food handlers training for staff persons CB, KM, MM, and CP have expired. Staff person EM does not have training documented in Merit and no certificate in file.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Feb 26, 20246 citations
  • “Sunshine class room had phone cords, computer cords, and a fan that had cords that are not made inaccessible to children.”

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

  • “Sunshine room had plastic bags in the drawer in the cabinet to the right of the main door that are not made inaccessible to children. The Dew Drop class room had garbage bags under the sink that are not made inaccesible to children.”

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

  • “The exit doors in the dew drop class has a chair that is blocking the emergency exit and the sunshine class also had a box and a large plastic toy blocking the exit.”

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

  • “The dew drop classroom had chemicals on the counter that are not inaccessible to children. (provider moved while licensor was on site.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

2 more from this inspection
  • “Provider had hand lotion on the counter in the sunshine class that said keep out of reach of children that was not inaccessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “On the playground at the back of the play area they have a wooden fence/ gate that is used as a storage area and the gate to the storage area is not inaccesisble to children. The well house that is located on the playground is not locked making it not inaccessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

Mar 15, 20232 citations
  • “Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom used by the Preschool classrooms. Provider removed the plastic bags during licensors visit. Licensor observed the slides on the climber located outside the Sunshiners classroom have bolts sticking out on both sides of the slides. The caps covering the bolts were missing. Licensor observed several trucks and toys in the outdoor licensed space that were cracked and broken. Licensor observed a cracked and broken plastic storage bin in the outdoor licensed space off of Rainbow. Licensor observed the cubby just inside the Dewdrops classroom was not anchored to the wall. Licensor observed metal trucks in the outdoor licensed space that were rusty and had flaking paint. Licensor observed the garbage can in the Stargazers bathroom was rusted. Licensor observed the electrical outlet next to the sink in the bathroom was not an tamper resistant GFCI type. This was observed in the bathroom of the Stargazers classroom.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “The following staff do not have current First Aid and/or CPR in Merit: C.B., T.C., L.F., A.F., E.H., S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., P.N., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff do not have a current Food Handler Permit in Merit: E.H., S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect training approved by DCYF: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff do not have BPP(HIV/AIDS) training in Merit: L.F., S.K., B.L., M.M. and K.P. The following staff have not completed the Child Care Basics training: T.C., L.F., A.F. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training as approved or offered by the department: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff have not completed the Serving Children Experiencing Homelessness training: K.B., T.C., L.F., A.F. and K.M. The Director, K.B., has not completed the Medication Management training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 27, 2026
On file
4 visits since March 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0105(2) Staff person KC has expired background with 1 pending application · March 27, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 27, 2026

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

110-300-0105(2) Staff person KC has expired background with 1 pending application

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 18, 2024

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

A cream found for a child did not have a medication authorization form completed.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Staff person EM did not have First Aid and CPR training documented in Merit and no copy of certificate in file.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Food handlers training for staff persons CB, KM, MM, and CP have expired. Staff person EM does not have training documented in Merit and no certificate in file.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · February 26, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Sunshine class room had phone cords, computer cords, and a fan that had cords that are not made inaccessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Sunshine room had plastic bags in the drawer in the cabinet to the right of the main door that are not made inaccessible to children. The Dew Drop class room had garbage bags under the sink that are not made inaccesible to children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

The exit doors in the dew drop class has a chair that is blocking the emergency exit and the sunshine class also had a box and a large plastic toy blocking the exit.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The dew drop classroom had chemicals on the counter that are not inaccessible to children. (provider moved while licensor was on site.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Provider had hand lotion on the counter in the sunshine class that said keep out of reach of children that was not inaccessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

On the playground at the back of the play area they have a wooden fence/ gate that is used as a storage area and the gate to the storage area is not inaccesisble to children. The well house that is located on the playground is not locked making it not inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received October 24, 2023 · Resolved December 4, 2023

Serious injury: Broken bone · Reported to the state by the program

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

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed that estimated the depth of the woodchips around the dome climber that were in good condition was around 1/4 or 1/2 inch.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received June 21, 2023 · Resolved September 14, 2023

Reported to the state by the program

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

The state’s report (PDF)

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 15, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom used by the Preschool classrooms. Provider removed the plastic bags during licensors visit. Licensor observed the slides on the climber located outside the Sunshiners classroom have bolts sticking out on both sides of the slides. The caps covering the bolts were missing. Licensor observed several trucks and toys in the outdoor licensed space that were cracked and broken. Licensor observed a cracked and broken plastic storage bin in the outdoor licensed space off of Rainbow. Licensor observed the cubby just inside the Dewdrops classroom was not anchored to the wall. Licensor observed metal trucks in the outdoor licensed space that were rusty and had flaking paint. Licensor observed the garbage can in the Stargazers bathroom was rusted. Licensor observed the electrical outlet next to the sink in the bathroom was not an tamper resistant GFCI type. This was observed in the bathroom of the Stargazers classroom.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

The following staff do not have current First Aid and/or CPR in Merit: C.B., T.C., L.F., A.F., E.H., S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., P.N., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff do not have a current Food Handler Permit in Merit: E.H., S.K., B.L., K.M., M.M., K.P., J.V., L.V. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect training approved by DCYF: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff do not have BPP(HIV/AIDS) training in Merit: L.F., S.K., B.L., M.M. and K.P. The following staff have not completed the Child Care Basics training: T.C., L.F., A.F. and A.W. The following staff have not completed the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training as approved or offered by the department: T.C., L.F. and A.F. The following staff have not completed the Serving Children Experiencing Homelessness training: K.B., T.C., L.F., A.F. and K.M. The Director, K.B., has not completed the Medication Management training.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Creative Curriculum and play-based

“In 2004 we chose Creative Curriculum that aligns with our values and philosophy’s.”

What it costs

Application fee
$71

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Updates for parents
ProCare Parent Engagement App for messages/photos, plus accident/incident reports, a communication notebook, and emailed weekly lesson plans, bi-weekly menus, and a newsletter every other month
Schedule
Part-day (AM), Plus, and Full Day schedules; 2, 3, or 5 days a week (Full Day also 4 days)
Closed
Follows Northshore School District closures for winter break, mid-winter break and spring break (part-day programs)

Policies

Enrollment
Tuition pre-payment due at enrollment for the following month, or by June 1 for a September start; non-refundable. $30 non-refundable fee to join the waiting list.

Details

(425) 882-1981

Website
shyneschool.com
Address
13613 Avondale Road NE
License
PL-21982, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Ages they serve
children 1 to 6 years of age

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