Licensed center

Three Bears Daycare

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since January 2022. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 64 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 38% had rules cited at 4 of them, as this center did. 23% had rules cited at all 5.

Licensing inspections

Sep 9, 20264 citations

  • “Licensor observed two packages of baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a short shelf in the toddler bathroom accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • “110-300146(1)(a)(b) Licensor measured woodchips under climbing swings and play equipment and observed that the playground woodchips were 7 inches deep and not the required minimum of 9 inches deep.”

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

  • “Provider stated they provide transportation and do not have a.) the health history, emergency information, or emergency medical authorization forms accessible for the children being transported.”

    WAC 110-300-0480(2)

  • “Licensor observed child files and observed that 4 child files did not have proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC”

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

Sep 25, 20254 citations

  • “3a) Preschool emergency exit door was locked from inside with deadbolt and did not automatically unlock with handle was turned. 3b) Toddler bathroom and preschool bathroom lock and Provider does not have an unlocking device readily available”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b)

  • “1) Small triangle climber had 26" of fall zone from bottom of slide to border that was containing woodchips (6 ft of fallzones required) 1ab) Four climbers on playground had woodchips surrounding them that were not 9 inches deep (7 inches and 8 inches deep).”

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

  • “2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a)

  • “Provider has not been keeping daily staff attendance records for each classroom that documented a) name of each staff b) number of children in each classroom c) child-to-staff ratios e) start and end times of assigned staff”

    WAC 110-300-0455(3)

Dec 30, 2024No rules cited
Sep 22, 20234 citations

  • “Doors were observed to be lefft locked from the inside.”

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

  • “Toilet plunger was observed in toddler bathroom accessible to children. Toilet brush was also observed in this area, inside of mirror on top of sink space.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “Playground, slides, and climbing equipment, do not have woodchips of at least 9 inches deep.”

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

  • “Cubbies in toddler space located near calm down area were observed to be unstable and a tipping hazard. Items located above calmdown area were observed heavy and not secured, causing a tipping hazard. A loose cord was observed from a radio connection in toddler room. Another loose cord was observed in preschool room that was observed leading to the ac unit. Plastic bags were observed in preschool bathroom inside of an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Some paint was observed to be chipping in toddler bathroom space as well as various holes on the walls. Red light in toddler bathroom was obsered to not be shatter-resistant. Outlets in bathroom close to sink area were observed to be GFCI, but not tamper-resistant.”

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

Jan 13, 20221 citation

  • “staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card”

    WAC 110-300-0106(5), WAC 110-300-0106(6), WAC 110-300-0106(7), WAC 110-300-0106(9)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 9, 2026
On file
5 visits since January 2022 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — 110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed two packages of baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a short shelf in the toddler bathroom accessible to children. · September 9, 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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 9, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

110-300-0210(1)(2) Licensor observed child files and observed that 4 child files did not have proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed two packages of baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a short shelf in the toddler bathroom accessible to children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300146(1)(a)(b) Licensor measured woodchips under climbing swings and play equipment and observed that the playground woodchips were 7 inches deep and not the required minimum of 9 inches deep.

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

110-300-0480(2) Provider stated they provide transportation and do not have a.) the health history, emergency information, or emergency medical authorization forms accessible for the children being transported.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 25, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious

3a) Preschool emergency exit door was locked from inside with deadbolt and did not automatically unlock with handle was turned. 3b) Toddler bathroom and preschool bathroom lock and Provider does not have an unlocking device readily available

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1) Small triangle climber had 26" of fall zone from bottom of slide to border that was containing woodchips (6 ft of fallzones required) 1ab) Four climbers on playground had woodchips surrounding them that were not 9 inches deep (7 inches and 8 inches deep).

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

Provider has not been keeping daily staff attendance records for each classroom that documented a) name of each staff b) number of children in each classroom c) child-to-staff ratios e) start and end times of assigned staff

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 22, 2023

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Doors were observed to be lefft locked from the inside.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet plunger was observed in toddler bathroom accessible to children. Toilet brush was also observed in this area, inside of mirror on top of sink space.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Playground, slides, and climbing equipment, do not have woodchips of at least 9 inches deep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Cubbies in toddler space located near calm down area were observed to be unstable and a tipping hazard. Items located above calmdown area were observed heavy and not secured, causing a tipping hazard. A loose cord was observed from a radio connection in toddler room. Another loose cord was observed in preschool room that was observed leading to the ac unit. Plastic bags were observed in preschool bathroom inside of an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Some paint was observed to be chipping in toddler bathroom space as well as various holes on the walls. Red light in toddler bathroom was obsered to not be shatter-resistant. Outlets in bathroom close to sink area were observed to be GFCI, but not tamper-resistant.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 13, 2022

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(6) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term

staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card

Report (PDF)

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Details

(253) 854-6984

Address
1106 W Meeker St
License
PL-4189, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

Nearby

The eight closest of the 10 other licensed centers in ZIP 98032

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All checked September 2026.

State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.