Lynnwood · Licensed center
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- Medium play-based center, licensed for 50 children.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in November 2024 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since February 2024.
Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
“During my inspection, this licensor observed the kitchen door to be unlocked. There were no providers in the kitchen at this time. A four year old child was in the school age room adjacent to the kitchen unsupervised when I noted that it was unlocked.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)
Of the 205 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 157 (77%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 48 (23%) have one or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Jul 22, 20261 citation
“2 staff are missing Food cards.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Aug 12, 20251 citation
“Licensor observed one carpet with frayed edges creating a tripping hazard, that needed to be replaced.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
Oct 28, 20245 citations
“Licensor observed working flashlight in one emergency kit but no extra batteries. 0166 (3) (a) Emergency gate from the playground had a lock with the key inside the building by the door. Corrected onsite, the lock was removed.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
“01 00 (3) (c) (i) (ii) (iii) When interview by Licensor J.D. two of the providers stated that owner/ director arrives at 3pm most days. Owner acknowledged that she is not following the schedule provided to the Licensor J.D.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)(c)(i)(ii)(iii)
“CPR and First Aid were expired for 2 staff in MERIT and in the files at time of visit.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
“Licensor observed half doors without chimes.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
1 more from this inspection
“Menu does not comply with USDA requirements.”
WAC 110-300-0185(1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 22, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since February 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
2 staff are missing Food cards.
· July 22, 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.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 22, 2026
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 12, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Licensor observed one carpet with frayed edges creating a tripping hazard, that needed to be replaced.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · October 28, 2024
WAC 110-300-0100(3)(c)(i)(ii)(iii) · Short Term
01 00 (3) (c) (i) (ii) (iii) When interview by Licensor J.D. two of the providers stated that owner/ director arrives at 3pm most days. Owner acknowledged that she is not following the schedule provided to the Licensor J.D.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed working flashlight in one emergency kit but no extra batteries. 0166 (3) (a) Emergency gate from the playground had a lock with the key inside the building by the door. Corrected onsite, the lock was removed.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
CPR and First Aid were expired for 2 staff in MERIT and in the files at time of visit.
May 2024 Complaint 9 valid issues
Complaint · Received May 1, 2024 · Resolved November 27, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious
During my inspection, this licensor observed the kitchen door to be unlocked. There were no providers in the kitchen at this time. A four year old child was in the school age room adjacent to the kitchen unsupervised when I noted that it was unlocked.
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How they teach
Play-based and STEAM
“Our academic curriculum focuses on Kindergarten preparedness with added STEAM elements”
What it costs
- Application fee
- $30
- Siblings
- $7.00/hour for additional siblings vs $12.00/hour for first child
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided; menu planned on the DCYF nutritional meals policy; documented dietary restrictions and allergies accommodated
- Updates for parents
- Daily updates on child's meals, nap times, toileting, and noteworthy events
- Schedule
- full-day and hourly care
- Closed
- 7 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed 2026: Presidents' Day (Feb 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 3 and Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 7), Veteran's Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving and the day after (Nov 26-27)
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Children who are unwell, contagious, or have a fever stay home; written doctor's note required to return after an illness
- Enrollment
- 2 weeks (14 days) written notice to withdraw; provider may end enrollment for non-payment, repeated policy violations, or safety concerns
Details
- Website
- time4kidz.com
- Address
- 3333 184th St SW, Suite F
- License
- PL-21055, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Ages they serve
- ages 2½ to 12 years
Nearby
- Wee Care AcademyMedium center · 1.0 miLast state visit Apr 7, 2026 · nothing cited
- College for Kids @ LynnwoodMedium center · 1.4 miLast state visit Sep 17, 2026 · 1 citation
- Christ the Rock PreschoolMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit Feb 5, 2026 · 3 citations
- Dr Jun's Institute of Montessori EducationSmall center · 1.9 miLast state visit Nov 5, 2025 · nothing cited
- St. Thomas More Early Learning CenterSmall center · 2.0 miLast state visit Jan 15, 2026 · nothing cited
- Orchidpeaks MontessoriSmall centerLast state visit Sep 15, 2025 · nothing cited
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 time4kidz.com/about-us
- Approach — Checked October 2026 time4kidz.com/services
What it costs
- Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 time4kidz.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 time4kidz.com/…/d0603b_e96d8522904648789c8c420e00787f14.pdf
- Hours, Schedule, Closed — Checked September 2026 time4kidz.com
Policies
- When a child is sick, Enrollment — Checked July 2026 time4kidz.com/…/d0603b_e96d8522904648789c8c420e00787f14.pdf
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 time4kidz.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 time4kidz.com
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 9, 2026.