Unincorporated Snohomish County · Licensed center
Thrashers Corner Kindercare
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- Medium center, licensed for 112 children.
- Ages on the license: 1 month to 7 years.
- A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
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What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 8 valid, most recently in October 2025. The state also cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since June 2023.
Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 6 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“Based on this licensor's interviews, this licensor concludes that, more likely than not, the patting the provider engaged in at naptime was not warm or nurturing physical contact.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)
“Based on this licensor's interviews with providers, it can be determined that, more likely than not children were called an inappropriate name in Hindi, both unwittingly, and intentionally.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“When interviewed the provider reported that she had knocked a preschool child's hands away from her face with the provider's forearm because the child was putting them into her mouth after touching her genitals. She acknowledged exclaiming, "Stop!". The Center Assistant Director reported observing the provider use a "loud tone" multiple times, on previous occasions.”
WAC 110-300-0325(1)
“More likely than not, the violations alleged by the referrer are valid. Two providers reported observing the provider named in the referral engage with anger and aggression in verbal interactions with children. One provider reported observing the provider slap children on the back. One provider reported observing the provider grab and pull a toddler's arm. One provider reported that a parent reported observing a child's arm pulled by the provider.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
“The providers acknowledge that neither were aware that the children were in the bathroom area.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
“When interviewed, the providers acknowledged they were not aware that the child went inside the Center from the outdoor playground until another provider brought the child outside to them. The child was unsupervised inside her classroom for one to five minutes.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)
Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 4 (2%) have seven or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Sep 8, 20258 citations
“S.S. and S.T. do not have current food worker cards and serve food to children.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Provider M.G. was working in ratio today and no portable background check application had been received.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Plastic bags and gloves were observed accessible to children on the changing table in the infant room. The provider reports that they remain here during diaper changing.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
“Five food items observed were not in original packaging and, thus, were not labelled, with expiration or best served by date, or what food item was in packaging.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
4 more from this inspection
“A child in care with autism who receives a number of services and has been attending for several years does not have an ICP in his file.”
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)
“A 15 month old was observed in the infant room today and the Director reports that this is because the Toddler classroom is currently full.”
WAC 110-300-0345(2)
“Three of five child files reviewed did not contain verification that the emergency preparedness plan was reivewed by the parent upon enrollment.”
WAC 110-300-0470(1)
“Three of five child files reviewed do not contain a current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Sep 30, 20241 citation
“A provider was observed with her gaze mostly focused on a tablet for seven minutes while supervising children during outdoor play.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
Sep 19, 202411 citations
“Wood chips under slide and climber in preschool area are not nine inches deep. They are approximately one to two inches deep.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
“L., M.N., S. do not show as having current food handler's permits in MERIT nor is verification of the permit in their on-site file. Director reports that staff receive BBP training annually but acknowledges that verification of this is not available. The following staff have expired Safe Sleep training,or verification of training was not available for this licensor to review: N.S., and D.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“A dangling cord was accessible to children in the staff tablet charging area located in the Pre-K room. This was fixed immediately. Plastic bags gloves were observed accessible to infants, four of whom can crawl, in an unlatched cabinet under the infant changing table. This cabinet was secured prior to our departure on 9.16 Windowsill edges, at infant height, in infant room, have sharp edges. Washer and dryer were accessible to children in an unlocked laundry room. A secondary freezer was accessible to children in the unlocked kitchen. The kitchen doorknob was replaced on 09.17. Sinks in Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool have visible rust around drain and faucet (Pre-school)”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(d)
“The provider has not requested, or is uncertain if she requested, a fire inspection from her local fire authority. The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children because the kitchen door was unlocked. The Director reports a new doorknob which is locking has been installed. The electrical motor in the fan above the stove is very dusty and dirty.”
WAC 110-300-0170(2), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0170(3)(c)
7 more from this inspection
“Diapering cream/ointments were not labelled with children's first and last names in any classroom. This licensor did not observe authorization forms with any diapering cream/ointments. A child was observed with an amber bead necklace in the Developmental preschool room.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“Spray starch, spray adhesive, paint in five gallon buckets, and shaving cream were observed accessible to children in unlocked storage closets. Except one, every storage area and room was unlocked on the date of inspection.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
“A provider was observed leaving eight children unsupervised, both auditorily and visually, when she went around the corner of the building to request that two other children return to the other side of the playground. She was out of auditory and visual supervision range for approximately three minutes. Providers were observed standing in doorways while children walked to bathrooms to use them independently. Due to the distance, the children were out of auditory range while in the bathroom, although the doors were open. Portions of the child's body could be seen moving in the bathroom. However, the providers did not notice that neither child flushed the toilet. One toilet seat had urine on it following the child's time using it.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3), WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c)
“M.B. does not have any ECE credits and has beein the Director position since April of 2024. This has been cited previously. S.J. was promoted to Assistant Director several months ago. She does not have any ECE credits. The following staff do not have the high school diploma or GED required for their role in on-site file and MERIT: A.S.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
“The small cement square at the entrance to the preschool playground has a tripping hazard-a hole adjacent to it. Large double gate between alley and outdoor playground is latched but does not shut all the way. A provider attempted to shut it all the way. This brought the gap down to four inches from approximately five inches.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
“Freezer in freezer/refrigerator combo closest to kitchen door is missing thermometer in freezer. Refrigerator in this combo unit tested at 48 degrees. The other freezer/refrigerator combo next to this one did not have a thermometer that I could locate in the refrigerator portion of the unit. A number of food items, waffles and fishsticks in freezer, in the freezer and a bag of crackers on the counter, are not stored in their original box. Because of this, there is no expiration date on these items. The bag of crackers was shut loosely and it was not airtight. This licensor located three spices that had expired more than one year ago. Cornmeal was expired. A tub of sunflower butter stored on a shelf did not have an expiration date. There was also visible sun butter smeared on the outside of the container.”
WAC 110-300-0197(3), WAC 110-300-0197(4)
“One of five child files reviewed does not incude immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
May 9, 20241 citation
“An epi pen on site for a child with a life-threatening food allergy expired in 2021. A Lead Teacher acting in a managerial role could not locate an Individual Care Plan for a child with a life threatening food allergy. She could not verify that staff, including herself, who may serve food to the child had reviewed the plan.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2), WAC 110-300-0186(4)
Apr 5, 20249 citations
“This licensor noted several spices, a can of beans, and pasta that were past their expiration dates. Zuchhini stored in the refrigerator did not appear fresh. On 04.09.2024 the cook disposed of all expired food.”
WAC 110-300-0196(1)
“Most children's diaper creams and ointment are not labelled with their first and last names. None are accompanied by the medication authorization forms.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“The Acting Director could not produce verification of MMR vaccination for most employees prior to my departure on 04.05.2024.”
WAC 110-300-0120(2)
“The Acting Director was not able to find an ICP for a child with life threatening food allergies.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
5 more from this inspection
“As of 04.05.2024: U. has been employed for three months or more with the Center and have not completed Child Care Basics. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of BBP training for U., P., S. "L.", S., S., S. and S., and G. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of First Aid training for U., P., M.V., S.L.", S., S., S., S., J., S., A., M., S., G., D. and herself. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of CPR training for U., P., M.V., S.L.", S., S., S., S., J., S., A., M., S., G., D. and herself. U., M.V., S.L.", S., F., S., S., S., A., M., S. have not completed annual Safe Sleep training. S. was working in the infant classroom and in ratio today without this training. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of a Food Handler's Permit for U., M.V., S.L.", S., T., M., G. and D. Due to lack of qualifications, the Center voluntarily closed for staff training. As of 04.9.2024, most of these items had been obtained and classrooms were staffed with qualified providers.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“A small tie used to keep plastic bags shut was observed on the floor in the infant room. It was picked up immediately. A loose cord was observed in the Developmental Preschool classroom. This was fixed immediately. Plastic gloves and a bag were observed accessible to infants in an unsecured lower cabinet in the infant classroom. Gloves were observed accessible to infants on the infant changing table. Plastic gloves were accessible to children in the toddler room. Plastic gloves were accessible to the children in the DP classroom. The kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained a stove with electric burners. The burners were warm to the touch. This does not appear to be because the burners were on themselves but that the stove was on and warming to 400 degrees. A child could have opened the stove and burned themself. A taller preschool age child could have accessed the temperature control knobs for the burners. A secondary refrigerator/freezer was in the kitchen and accessible to children. The kitchen was locked by the provider within five minutes after a key was located.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
“Internal gates for Toddler and DP preschool rooms were latched. Gate from Preschool room to Pre-K was latched. These are secondary fire exits for these classrooms. The locks were removed and this licensor observed they had been removed on 04.10.2024.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“Disinfectant spray was accessible to children at the diaper table in the toddler room. A gallon of bleach was accessible to children in the unlocked and unsupervised kitchen. It was locked prior to my departure. Disinfectants and cleaners were accessible to children in an unlocked and unsupervised janitor's closet. It was locked prior to my departure. The staff bathroom is not locked when not in use. It contains cleaners, disinfectants and plastic gloves. The fan or ventilation system does not appear to be functioning in the janitor's closet. The acting director indicated that the fan was not working in an adjacent classroom as well. As of 04.09.2024, a contractor to repair this has been contacted. Two storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children. They did not appear clean and sanitary. Toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed accessible to children in Developmental Preschool bathroom and toddler classroom bathrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
“Door chimes or alarms were not present or functioning or present on most doors or on any gates. On 04.10.2024 door chimes were still not functioning on two doors. On 04.05.2024, this licensor observed preschool children and their providers for six minutes on the playground. During that time, two of the providers (G. and Mounika R.)clustered together in one area in conversation with one another. T.J. remained on a tablet near the classroom doors, out of view of most of the children. For three full minutes, I observed all three of these persons with their back to a group of 10 children. During this time several of the children were using orange safety cones, at the pointy end, to dig holes in the ground, creating unsafe divets. One individual I believed to be a provider did appear to be circling the playground to provide active supervision. She appeared frustrated by the lack of active supervision being provided by the providers. She encouraged the children playing with the cones to find other fun and engaging activities. I later found out that this person is not a provider at all. She is an ABA therapist for one particular child. On 04.10.2024, this licensor observed several children playing unsupervised outside for four minutes.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c), WAC 110-300-0345(3)
Jun 21, 20232 citations in 2 reports
“During an inspection on 6.21.2023, this licensor observed a toddler knob on the fire exit door for the Pre-K classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
“During this licensor's inspection on 6.21.2023 I observed multiple providers pull and grab toddlers and preschoolers.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
Across KinderCare's 33 locations in the Seattle area, it cited something at 81% of 135 visits.
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 8, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings · 8 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
S.S. and S.T. do not have current food worker cards and serve food to children.
· September 8, 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 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received September 22, 2025 · Resolved October 27, 2025
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · September 8, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
S.S. and S.T. do not have current food worker cards and serve food to children.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Provider M.G. was working in ratio today and no portable background check application had been received.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags and gloves were observed accessible to children on the changing table in the infant room. The provider reports that they remain here during diaper changing.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Five food items observed were not in original packaging and, thus, were not labelled, with expiration or best served by date, or what food item was in packaging.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Three of five child files reviewed do not contain a current, complete, and medically verified certificate of immunization status.
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
A child in care with autism who receives a number of services and has been attending for several years does not have an ICP in his file.
WAC 110-300-0345(2) · Short Term
A 15 month old was observed in the infant room today and the Director reports that this is because the Toddler classroom is currently full.
WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term
Three of five child files reviewed did not contain verification that the emergency preparedness plan was reivewed by the parent upon enrollment.
Feb 2025 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · Received February 12, 2025 · Resolved April 29, 2025
1 valid issue
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Creating a climate for healthy child development
WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term
Based on this licensor's interviews, this licensor concludes that, more likely than not, the patting the provider engaged in at naptime was not warm or nurturing physical contact.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Based on this licensor's interviews with providers, it can be determined that, more likely than not children were called an inappropriate name in Hindi, both unwittingly, and intentionally.
Jan 2025 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received January 27, 2025 · Resolved March 26, 2025
Nov 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received November 4, 2024 · Resolved January 8, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Creating a climate for healthy child development
WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term
When interviewed the provider reported that she had knocked a preschool child's hands away from her face with the provider's forearm because the child was putting them into her mouth after touching her genitals. She acknowledged exclaiming, "Stop!". The Center Assistant Director reported observing the provider use a "loud tone" multiple times, on previous occasions.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 30, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious
A provider was observed with her gaze mostly focused on a tablet for seven minutes while supervising children during outdoor play.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · September 19, 2024
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One of five child files reviewed does not incude immunization records.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Wood chips under slide and climber in preschool area are not nine inches deep. They are approximately one to two inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
M.B. does not have any ECE credits and has beein the Director position since April of 2024. This has been cited previously. S.J. was promoted to Assistant Director several months ago. She does not have any ECE credits. The following staff do not have the high school diploma or GED required for their role in on-site file and MERIT: A.S.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
L., M.N., S. do not show as having current food handler's permits in MERIT nor is verification of the permit in their on-site file. Director reports that staff receive BBP training annually but acknowledges that verification of this is not available. The following staff have expired Safe Sleep training,or verification of training was not available for this licensor to review: N.S., and D.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
The small cement square at the entrance to the preschool playground has a tripping hazard-a hole adjacent to it. Large double gate between alley and outdoor playground is latched but does not shut all the way. A provider attempted to shut it all the way. This brought the gap down to four inches from approximately five inches.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(d) · Short Term / Serious
A dangling cord was accessible to children in the staff tablet charging area located in the Pre-K room. This was fixed immediately. Plastic bags gloves were observed accessible to infants, four of whom can crawl, in an unlatched cabinet under the infant changing table. This cabinet was secured prior to our departure on 9.16 Windowsill edges, at infant height, in infant room, have sharp edges. Washer and dryer were accessible to children in an unlocked laundry room. A secondary freezer was accessible to children in the unlocked kitchen. The kitchen doorknob was replaced on 09.17. Sinks in Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool have visible rust around drain and faucet (Pre-school)
WAC 110-300-0170(2) / 110-300-0170(3)(b) / 110-300-0170(3)(c) · Short Term / Serious
The provider has not requested, or is uncertain if she requested, a fire inspection from her local fire authority. The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children because the kitchen door was unlocked. The Director reports a new doorknob which is locking has been installed. The electrical motor in the fan above the stove is very dusty and dirty.
WAC 110-300-0197(3) / 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Freezer in freezer/refrigerator combo closest to kitchen door is missing thermometer in freezer. Refrigerator in this combo unit tested at 48 degrees. The other freezer/refrigerator combo next to this one did not have a thermometer that I could locate in the refrigerator portion of the unit. A number of food items, waffles and fishsticks in freezer, in the freezer and a bag of crackers on the counter, are not stored in their original box. Because of this, there is no expiration date on these items. The bag of crackers was shut loosely and it was not airtight. This licensor located three spices that had expired more than one year ago. Cornmeal was expired. A tub of sunflower butter stored on a shelf did not have an expiration date. There was also visible sun butter smeared on the outside of the container.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Diapering cream/ointments were not labelled with children's first and last names in any classroom. This licensor did not observe authorization forms with any diapering cream/ointments. A child was observed with an amber bead necklace in the Developmental preschool room.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Spray starch, spray adhesive, paint in five gallon buckets, and shaving cream were observed accessible to children in unlocked storage closets. Except one, every storage area and room was unlocked on the date of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) / 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Short Term / Serious
A provider was observed leaving eight children unsupervised, both auditorily and visually, when she went around the corner of the building to request that two other children return to the other side of the playground. She was out of auditory and visual supervision range for approximately three minutes. Providers were observed standing in doorways while children walked to bathrooms to use them independently. Due to the distance, the children were out of auditory range while in the bathroom, although the doors were open. Portions of the child's body could be seen moving in the bathroom. However, the providers did not notice that neither child flushed the toilet. One toilet seat had urine on it following the child's time using it.
Aug 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received August 12, 2024 · Resolved September 29, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
More likely than not, the violations alleged by the referrer are valid. Two providers reported observing the provider named in the referral engage with anger and aggression in verbal interactions with children. One provider reported observing the provider slap children on the back. One provider reported observing the provider grab and pull a toddler's arm. One provider reported that a parent reported observing a child's arm pulled by the provider.
Jun 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received June 12, 2024 · Resolved June 28, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
When interviewed, the providers acknowledged they were not aware that the child went inside the Center from the outdoor playground until another provider brought the child outside to them. The child was unsupervised inside her classroom for one to five minutes.
Jun 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received June 11, 2024 · Resolved July 21, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
The providers acknowledge that neither were aware that the children were in the bathroom area.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 9, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) / 110-300-0186(4) · Serious
An epi pen on site for a child with a life-threatening food allergy expired in 2021. A Lead Teacher acting in a managerial role could not locate an Individual Care Plan for a child with a life threatening food allergy. She could not verify that staff, including herself, who may serve food to the child had reviewed the plan.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · April 5, 2024
WAC 110-300-0196(1) · Serious
This licensor noted several spices, a can of beans, and pasta that were past their expiration dates. Zuchhini stored in the refrigerator did not appear fresh. On 04.09.2024 the cook disposed of all expired food.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Most children's diaper creams and ointment are not labelled with their first and last names. None are accompanied by the medication authorization forms.
Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff
WAC 110-300-0120(2) · Serious
The Acting Director could not produce verification of MMR vaccination for most employees prior to my departure on 04.05.2024.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The Acting Director was not able to find an ICP for a child with life threatening food allergies.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
As of 04.05.2024: U. has been employed for three months or more with the Center and have not completed Child Care Basics. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of BBP training for U., P., S. "L.", S., S., S. and S., and G. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of First Aid training for U., P., M.V., S.L.", S., S., S., S., J., S., A., M., S., G., D. and herself. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of CPR training for U., P., M.V., S.L.", S., S., S., S., J., S., A., M., S., G., D. and herself. U., M.V., S.L.", S., F., S., S., S., A., M., S. have not completed annual Safe Sleep training. S. was working in the infant classroom and in ratio today without this training. Acting Director was unable to locate verification of a Food Handler's Permit for U., M.V., S.L.", S., T., M., G. and D. Due to lack of qualifications, the Center voluntarily closed for staff training. As of 04.9.2024, most of these items had been obtained and classrooms were staffed with qualified providers.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
A small tie used to keep plastic bags shut was observed on the floor in the infant room. It was picked up immediately. A loose cord was observed in the Developmental Preschool classroom. This was fixed immediately. Plastic gloves and a bag were observed accessible to infants in an unsecured lower cabinet in the infant classroom. Gloves were observed accessible to infants on the infant changing table. Plastic gloves were accessible to children in the toddler room. Plastic gloves were accessible to the children in the DP classroom. The kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained a stove with electric burners. The burners were warm to the touch. This does not appear to be because the burners were on themselves but that the stove was on and warming to 400 degrees. A child could have opened the stove and burned themself. A taller preschool age child could have accessed the temperature control knobs for the burners. A secondary refrigerator/freezer was in the kitchen and accessible to children. The kitchen was locked by the provider within five minutes after a key was located.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Internal gates for Toddler and DP preschool rooms were latched. Gate from Preschool room to Pre-K was latched. These are secondary fire exits for these classrooms. The locks were removed and this licensor observed they had been removed on 04.10.2024.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Disinfectant spray was accessible to children at the diaper table in the toddler room. A gallon of bleach was accessible to children in the unlocked and unsupervised kitchen. It was locked prior to my departure. Disinfectants and cleaners were accessible to children in an unlocked and unsupervised janitor's closet. It was locked prior to my departure. The staff bathroom is not locked when not in use. It contains cleaners, disinfectants and plastic gloves. The fan or ventilation system does not appear to be functioning in the janitor's closet. The acting director indicated that the fan was not working in an adjacent classroom as well. As of 04.09.2024, a contractor to repair this has been contacted. Two storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children. They did not appear clean and sanitary. Toilet plungers and toilet brushes were observed accessible to children in Developmental Preschool bathroom and toddler classroom bathrooms.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) / 110-300-0345(3) · Serious / Short Term
Door chimes or alarms were not present or functioning or present on most doors or on any gates. On 04.10.2024 door chimes were still not functioning on two doors. On 04.05.2024, this licensor observed preschool children and their providers for six minutes on the playground. During that time, two of the providers (G. and Mounika R.)clustered together in one area in conversation with one another. T.J. remained on a tablet near the classroom doors, out of view of most of the children. For three full minutes, I observed all three of these persons with their back to a group of 10 children. During this time several of the children were using orange safety cones, at the pointy end, to dig holes in the ground, creating unsafe divets. One individual I believed to be a provider did appear to be circling the playground to provide active supervision. She appeared frustrated by the lack of active supervision being provided by the providers. She encouraged the children playing with the cones to find other fun and engaging activities. I later found out that this person is not a provider at all. She is an ABA therapist for one particular child. On 04.10.2024, this licensor observed several children playing unsupervised outside for four minutes.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
During an inspection on 6.21.2023, this licensor observed a toddler knob on the fire exit door for the Pre-K classroom.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of August 5, 2026
During this licensor's inspection on 6.21.2023 I observed multiple providers pull and grab toddlers and preschoolers.
Jun 2023 Complaint 11 valid issues
Complaint · Received June 15, 2023 · Resolved July 31, 2023
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
A day here
- Hours
- 12.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Details
- Address
- 20613 Bothell Everett Highway
- License
- PL-7712, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
Nearby
The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98012
- Ridge Christian AcademyLarge center · 1.1 miLast state visit Nov 21, 2025 · 2 citations
- Little Lamb Early Learning AcademySmall center · 1.5 miLast state visit Apr 7, 2026 · nothing cited
- The Learning ExperienceLarge center · 1.9 miLast state visit Dec 11, 2025 · nothing cited
- Mill Creek Kids N Us IncLarge center · 2.6 miLast state visit Aug 26, 2025 · 2 citations
- Bright Star Kids AcademyMedium center · 2.9 miLast state visit Sep 16, 2025 · 2 citations
- Kindercare #833Large center · 3.0 miLast state visit Nov 5, 2025 · complaint investigation
- Nancys Noahs Ark IncLarge center · 3.7 miLast state visit Sep 23, 2025 · nothing cited
- YMCA - HeatherwoodMedium center · 4.4 miLast state visit Apr 10, 2026 · complaint investigation
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 kindercare.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
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.