A 4 Apple Learning Center

Center · Seattle · 323 23rd Ave S

What kind of place is this?

Size 51 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach creative-curriculum

In the program’s own words

“The philosophy of The Creative Curriculum® is that young children learn best by doing.” a4applelearningcenter.org, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Holiday closures Closed per Seattle Public Schools calendar, and every last Friday of each month
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
Sources and dates

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State record — Washington DCYF

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 4, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12)- Several staff according to Merit are missing or have expired food handlers permit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a)- three step cleaning bottles containing sanitizing and cleaning liquids were not stored in a location that was inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff do not have BBP training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff do not have or have expired CPR/FA training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff do not have or have expired Food Handler trainng.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 16, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed Lysol wipes in an accessible area in the classroom. Licensor provided technical assistance to put out of reach.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.