Bothell · Licensed center
Ucic Preschool
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- Large center, licensed for 323 children.
- Ages on the license: 2 months to 13 years.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in August 2024. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.
Complaints the state found valid
Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.
Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 63 (29%) have two or more, as this center does.
Licensing inspections
Mar 9, 20264 citations
“staff have expired food worker permits.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“staff have expired or not cleared portable background checks”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“staff have expired or incomplete safe sleep training”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
“several classrooms have furniture which is not in good working condition: Prek 4: table in housekeeping area has peeling paint (the table was removed during the visit) Toddler 3: soft climbing blocks were worn with tears and not able to be sanitized (removed during the visit) Toddler 3: tables have chipped edges and are not able to be clean and sanitized. Toddler 3: child chairs are rusted, have peeling paint on the legs and the seats are worn making them unsafe and not able to cleaned and sanitized as required. Stairs in bathroom used for toddler 4 and toddler 5 are not able to be cleaned and sanitized.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)
Apr 21, 202513 citations
“Staff do not have current first aid/CPR training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Multiple staff have either not completed or have expired safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“One staff person has not completed blood-borne pathogen training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Staff person was working and present without a TB test. Short 110-300-0135(2)(a) Term 04/21/2025”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
9 more from this inspection
“anti-fungal medication in waddler classroom did not have a medication authorization form available during visit; instructions require physican approval based on the instructions as the child was under 2 years of age.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“(iii: multiple tubes of diaper ointment were observed labeled with only the child's first name only.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
“Staff person was present during on-site visit without cleared portable background check.”
WAC 110-300-0105(2)
“Staff person has been working for more than 3 months and has not completed childcare basics training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Multiple staff have either have not completed a food worker permit or the current permit is expired.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Multiple staff need to complete DCYF abusive head trauma training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Multiple toddler classrooms do not have enough supplies and materials for the number of children enrolled in the room.”
WAC 110-300-0150(2)
“power strip in prekindergarten classroom is accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e)
“Staff person has expired first aid/CPR training.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
Sep 11, 20232 citations
“Food Worker Cards Needed for: E.C.G. K.C.B.D.K.F. Jee Sun L. E.L.M.D.M.N. P.E.R.P. J.S.T.H.D.H. K.H.K. H.S.I.Z.K.P. K.L.S.S.S. I.S.R. G. W. A.Y. Childcare Basics Needed for: A.G.J.L. E.L.Y.S. S.S. A.Y. CPR and First Aid Training needed for: E.L.S.S. A.Y. Bloodborne Pathogen Training needed for: E.L. J.S. A.Y.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
“Tumbling mats in prek classroom have torn and ripped corners, mats are not able to be sanitized”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- March 9, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
staff have expired food worker permits.
· March 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.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · March 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
staff have expired or not cleared portable background checks
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
staff have expired or incomplete safe sleep training
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
several classrooms have furniture which is not in good working condition: Prek 4: table in housekeeping area has peeling paint (the table was removed during the visit) Toddler 3: soft climbing blocks were worn with tears and not able to be sanitized (removed during the visit) Toddler 3: tables have chipped edges and are not able to be clean and sanitized. Toddler 3: child chairs are rusted, have peeling paint on the legs and the seats are worn making them unsafe and not able to cleaned and sanitized as required. Stairs in bathroom used for toddler 4 and toddler 5 are not able to be cleaned and sanitized.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 13 findings
Licensing visit · April 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Staff do not have current first aid/CPR training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Multiple staff have either not completed or have expired safe sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
One staff person has not completed blood-borne pathogen training.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Staff person was working and present without a TB test. Short 110-300-0135(2)(a) Term 04/21/2025
WAC 110-300-0150(2) · Short Term
Multiple toddler classrooms do not have enough supplies and materials for the number of children enrolled in the room.
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term
power strip in prekindergarten classroom is accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
anti-fungal medication in waddler classroom did not have a medication authorization form available during visit; instructions require physican approval based on the instructions as the child was under 2 years of age.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
0215(3)(a)(iii: multiple tubes of diaper ointment were observed labeled with only the child's first name only.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Staff person has expired first aid/CPR training.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Staff person was present during on-site visit without cleared portable background check.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Staff person has been working for more than 3 months and has not completed childcare basics training.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Multiple staff have either have not completed a food worker permit or the current permit is expired.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Multiple staff need to complete DCYF abusive head trauma training.
Jul 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received July 8, 2024 · Resolved August 8, 2024
Serious injury: Broken bone · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Jun 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received June 3, 2024 · Resolved August 27, 2024
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 11, 2023
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
Tumbling mats in prek classroom have torn and ripped corners, mats are not able to be sanitized
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Food Worker Cards Needed for: E.C.G. K.C.B.D.K.F. Jee Sun L. E.L.M.D.M.N. P.E.R.P. J.S.T.H.D.H. K.H.K. H.S.I.Z.K.P. K.L.S.S.S. I.S.R. G. W. A.Y. Childcare Basics Needed for: A.G.J.L. E.L.Y.S. S.S. A.Y. CPR and First Aid Training needed for: E.L.S.S. A.Y. Bloodborne Pathogen Training needed for: E.L. J.S. A.Y.
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, teaching approach, and ratios and staff aren’t on this page.
What it costs
$2,950 a month for an infant
Higher than 52% of the 46 that publish a price.
Higher than 64% of the 70 that publish a price.
Higher than 55% of the 99 that publish a price.
Ucic PreschoolMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $750 a month
- Siblings
- 10% tuition reduction for the 2nd child, 20% for the 3rd child and 30% for the 4th child
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Meals
- School provides morning and afternoon snacks; parents supply food for special diets, with a monthly menu provided
- Updates for parents
- Class Dojo app for photos, notifications and daily updates
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Child stays home 48 hours (2 school days) and until symptoms clear for listed illnesses, including a temperature of 100.4 or higher and vomiting twice in 24 hours
- Enrollment
- Written notice required for a substantial schedule change or withdrawal; withdrawal notice due two weeks before the withdrawal date
Details
- Website
- ucicschool.org
- Address
- 3727 240th St SE
- License
- PL-18468, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
- Ages they serve
- infants from 2 months through pre-kindergarten (4 years old)
- Established
- 2001
Nearby
- Whole Earth MontessoriMedium center · 0.9 miLast state visit Nov 13, 2025 · nothing cited
- Sais Little Stars ChildcareSmall center · 1.0 miLast state visit Aug 29, 2025 · nothing cited
- Kiddie Academy of BothellLarge center · 1.6 miLast state visit Mar 25, 2026 · nothing cited
- Birch Tree Academy 2Large center · 1.7 miLast state visit Jul 22, 2026 · nothing cited
- Kids Country Canyon ParkLarge center · 1.9 miLast state visit Dec 11, 2025 · 1 citation
- Childrens Choice Montessori CenterSmall centerLast state visit Jul 22, 2026 · nothing cited
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What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price — Checked September 2026 aaee4b5e-68e6-4ac0-8c8b-9af7e769236a.usrfiles.com/…/aaee4b_971e9db29ffa44e093050124d4186825.pdf
- Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 ucicschool.org
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals — Checked July 2026 ucicschool.org/…/c3802b_a1bfe2f811f94c7e93d76316246af8df.pdf
- Updates for parents — Checked September 2026 ucicschool.org
- Hours — Checked September 2026 ucicschool.org
Policies
- When a child is sick, Enrollment — Checked July 2026 ucicschool.org/…/c3802b_a1bfe2f811f94c7e93d76316246af8df.pdf
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 ucicschool.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve, Established — Checked September 2026 ucicschool.org
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.
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.