World for Kids

Childcare · 834 Bellevue Way SE

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 20 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 19, 2026

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

(2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 26, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

One staff member was observed working with children without completing or renewing the following required training: CPR and First Aid certification, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and a Food Handler Permit.

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Open jars of food in the fridge were observed without labels indicating the date they were opened or, where applicable, the names of the individuals they belonged to.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The outlet in the bathroom near the sink was observed to be GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR).

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 22, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

Playground equipment not installed with CPSC guidelines for fall space. Playground chips are not nine inches deep and are not "playground wood chips".

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

The building has flaking paint and a tarp on the roof from prior leak repair. The wall heating unit is accessible to children and needs a cover.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

cleaning supplies accessible to children in bathroom.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

Lead teacher does not have BBP, CPR, First Aid, food handlers card. Director has not taken medication management training.

Report (PDF)

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