Licensed center
Worldkids School Sodo
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- Large play-based center, licensed for 176 children.
- Run by a for-profit business.
- Ages on the license: 12 months to 6 years.
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.
“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)
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
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.
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.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 12, 2025
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
Dec 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received December 9, 2024 · Resolved January 7, 2025
Aug 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received August 4, 2023 · Resolved September 27, 2023
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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, cost, ratios and staff, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
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
- Website
- worldkidsschool.com
- Address
- 800 S Michigan St
- License
- PL-78896, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Chain
- WorldKids School
Nearby
- Worldkids SchoolSmall center · 0.1 miLast state visit Oct 15, 2025 · nothing cited
- Millennium Kids at GeorgetownMedium center · 0.3 miLast state visit Nov 5, 2025 · nothing cited
- St. George Parish School PreschoolSmall center · 0.4 miLast state visit Nov 12, 2025 · 2 citations
- Refugee Women's Alliance at Beacon HillMedium center · 1.1 miLast state visit Nov 6, 2025 · nothing cited
- Neighborhood House Rainier VistaMedium center · 1.6 miLast state visit May 1, 2026 · nothing cited
- Sea Mar Child Development CenterMedium center · 1.7 miLast state visit Apr 15, 2026 · complaint investigation
- YMCA West Seattle/ConcordMedium center · 1.7 miLast state visit Nov 12, 2025 · 1 citation
- Refugee Womens Alliance at MlkMedium center · 1.8 miLast state visit May 1, 2026 · nothing cited
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked September 2026 worldkidsschool.com/approach
- Approach — Checked September 2026 worldkidsschool.com/programs
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Updates for parents — Checked September 2026 worldkidsschool.com
- Hours — Checked September 2026 worldkidsschool.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked September 2026 worldkidsschool.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 data.seattle.gov
- Chain — Checked October 2026 worldkidsschool.com
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.