The Valley School

Childcare · Madison Valley · 310 30th Ave E

What Shortlist has verified

Monthly tuition $2,617–$3,200 Checked July 2026
Hours 6.83 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 46 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked March 2026

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State record — Washington DCYF

May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 26, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Licensor reviewed staff files. One staff needs to get a current food worker card. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Licensor was given a grab and go bag to inspect. A perscription med was found in the bag with no label of child's name, date filled, Dr.information, expiration date, dosage amount, length of time to be given and instructions for administration and storage. Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

The first aid kit inspected was missing- ice pack, thermometer, hand sanitizer.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 14, 2025

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

During the onsite visit, the licensor observed an expired medication for a chi.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · February 29, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

allergy form needs to be signed by DR.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

On playground need to remove wood that had protruding nails and splinters. need to anchor water cooler. hot water temp was 126 at hand washing sink in pre-k room.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

need to replace bike path is torn causing a tripping hazard. more bark underneath climber can see the sand/dirt underneath wood chips.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

adult shovel and doly was accessible on the playground, toilet plungers and toilet brushes were accessibe to children in the bathroom.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

1 staff has been working longer than 3 months and does not have all required trainings. 3 staff need to get food handlers card. 2 staff need to complete 30hrs. childcare basics or apply for educational exemption. 1 staff needs to take child abuse training, children experiencing homeless, emergency prep trainings. 1 staff needs to take medication management training.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

1 staff has expired background check.

Report (PDF)

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