Totem Lake KinderCare

Childcare · Kirkland · 11404 Slater Ave NE

What Shortlist has verified

Ages served 6 weeks to 6 years Checked July 2026
Hours 11 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 114 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked April 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 30, 2025

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

It was observed that not all immunizations were printed within the last 12 months. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

An inhaler was observed onsite but did not have an authorization on file. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

The program missed a July and Sept 2025 drill. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

It was observed that the program did not complete any disaster drills in 2025.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Complaint

Complaint · July 25, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Complaint

Complaint · May 21, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 10, 2024

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

It was observed that not all files had current immunization records within the last 12 months. One CIS form stated "not complete" and a plan was not created with the parents.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

One child had diaper cream on site that was expired and a medicaiton form was not completed by the parents. One child had Claritin on site, when their doctor's note was written for Zyrtec. The Claritin was expired. In multiple classrooms, diaper creams were accessible to children.

Emergency preparedness plan · WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

It was observed that the program had not completed a disaster drill. It was observed that there was no fire drill completed for Sept/Nov 2024

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Complaint

Complaint · June 19, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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