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Worldkids School Sodo

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What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 3 valid, most recently in June 2025. The state also cited rules at 1 of its 3 licensing inspections since February 2025.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 20% had rules cited at 1 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% 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.

Received Mar 9, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 11, 2025
  • “Provider was made aware of two separete allegations of sexual abuse by concerned parent on 2/12/2025 and 2/21/2025. Provider reported to the department but did not follow licensing guidance and WAC to report to intake.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Received Dec 9, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jan 7, 2025
The state’s report (PDF)
Received Aug 4, 2023Valid complaintresolved Sep 27, 2023
The state’s report (PDF)

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

Jul 31, 2026No rules cited
Nov 5, 2025No rules cited
Feb 12, 20252 citations
  • “2a) 2 paints labeled “not for children under 3 choking hazard” were in unlocked drawer in Toddler 4 2c) Laminators in unlocked white drawers had loose cord that was capable of forming a loop in Toddler 3 and Toddler 4 that were accessible to children. Phone charging cord was in unlocked white drawers and capable of forming a loop in Preschool 5 and accessible to children. 2d) Plastic garbage bags and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag were found in Preschool 5, Plastic garbage bags were found in Toddler 3, Diapers in plastic bag were in cubby in Preschool 2, Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag were on low shelf in Preschool 3, and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag and garbage bags were on low shelf accessible to children in Preschool bathroom. 4b) Windows in classrooms were 3 ft off ground, within arms reach of children, and opened more than 3 1/2 inches without a barrier or preventative measure discourage children from exiting through the window. 5a) Outlets did not appear to be TR throughout the center behind sliding outlet covers.”

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

  • “Kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children that had bleach container on the floor and cleaning materials under the sink, Destin labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked white drawers accessible to children in Toddler 3, and Magic Eraser was in Preschool 3 on handwashing sink”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 31, 2026
On file
3 visits since February 2025 — 2 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Serious — Provider was made aware of two separete allegations of sexual abuse by concerned parent on 2/12/2025 and 2/21/2025. Provider reported to the department but did not follow licensing guidance and WAC to report to intake. · March 27, 2025

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 nothing cited Report (PDF)
Nov 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 9, 2025 · Resolved June 11, 2025

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

Provider was made aware of two separete allegations of sexual abuse by concerned parent on 2/12/2025 and 2/21/2025. Provider reported to the department but did not follow licensing guidance and WAC to report to intake.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

2a) 2 paints labeled “not for children under 3 choking hazard” were in unlocked drawer in Toddler 4 2c) Laminators in unlocked white drawers had loose cord that was capable of forming a loop in Toddler 3 and Toddler 4 that were accessible to children. Phone charging cord was in unlocked white drawers and capable of forming a loop in Preschool 5 and accessible to children. 2d) Plastic garbage bags and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag were found in Preschool 5, Plastic garbage bags were found in Toddler 3, Diapers in plastic bag were in cubby in Preschool 2, Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag were on low shelf in Preschool 3, and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to it being a plastic bag and garbage bags were on low shelf accessible to children in Preschool bathroom. 4b) Windows in classrooms were 3 ft off ground, within arms reach of children, and opened more than 3 1/2 inches without a barrier or preventative measure discourage children from exiting through the window. 5a) Outlets did not appear to be TR throughout the center behind sliding outlet covers.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children that had bleach container on the floor and cleaning materials under the sink, Destin labeled keep out of reach of children was in unlocked white drawers accessible to children in Toddler 3, and Magic Eraser was in Preschool 3 on handwashing sink

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received December 9, 2024 · Resolved January 7, 2025

The state’s report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received August 4, 2023 · Resolved September 27, 2023

The state’s report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based and bilingual

“Spanish & Mandarin environment which encourages toddlers to learn through a play-based and hands-on curriculum.”

A day here

Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Updates for parents
Daily digital updates with photos and curriculum newsletters (all WorldKids schools)

Details

(206) 395-8209

Website
worldkidsschool.com
Address
800 S Michigan St
License
PL-78896, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Chain
WorldKids School

Nearby

All in ZIP 98108

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How they teach

State record

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

A day here

Details

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.