Abc Learning Center of Edmonds

Complaints the state found valid

• Received May 1, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 21, 2026

  • “Allegations of a teacher pulling the child by the arm and jerking the arm to pull the child up.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “The Licensor determined that the complaint is valid. The teacher was pulling and jerking the child by the arm.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

• Received May 1, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 21, 2026

  • “Allegations of School age teacher not supervising the children properly or intervenine when a child needed help..”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Based on the interviews information Licensor determined the complaint as valid. The teacher was not aware of the incident until another child told him about it.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(2)

• Received Mar 6, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Apr 19, 2026

  • “Allegations of a teacher yelling at a child and pulling their arm to stop inappropriate behavior.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “During interviews Teachers admitted needing to yell at children when they are by themselves and are unable to get to arguing children or during busy diaper changing transitions.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

• Received Oct 17, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Nov 27, 2025

  • “Allegations of the teacher intentionally pinching a child's face and grabbing the child's arm with force.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “According to the interviews and video recording of the incident, Licensor is lead to believe that there was most likely than not intentional pinching of the child's cheek, there was also pulling of another child's arm that has occurred on the same video clip, and there was another time during the day when the same teacher pulled an arm of another child.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

• Received Jul 11, 2025Valid complaintresolved Aug 12, 2025

  The state’s report (PDF)
• Received May 22, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 6, 2025

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Licensor determined that the complaint is Valid. The provider enrolled a child with suspected fish allergy without completed ICP and the Lead and Assistant teachers did not prevent the child from ingesting suspected allergen.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

Licensing inspections

• Jul 15, 20261 citation

  • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “One staff was missing a food card.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

• Dec 22, 20251 citation

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “Licensor observed outside gate that is an emergency exit was locked with a pad lock.”

      WAC 110-300-0145(12)

• Feb 24, 20251 citation

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “The Storage room in school age classroom was unlocked. the room has vacuums, buckets and other janitorial equipment that needs to be inaccessible to children. 0260 (5) Toilet brushes were hanging on the wall with the brooms. The Director moved them into the janitorial closet.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

• Jan 24, 20247 citations

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Center was providing a non-dairy milk substitute that did not meet USDA requirements to a child with a special dietary requirement without a written plan or medical documentation of need.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “OTC counter diaper cream was stored on a changing table which made the medication accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “The playground emergency exit gate was locked blocking safe exit from premises during emergency.”

      WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “A restroom cabinet was not locked and accessible to children that contained items labeled "keep out of reach of children". A staff restroom that is used as a storage area did not have a locking door or method to prevent child access and substances labeled "keep ot of reach of children" accessible. Restoom had toilet brush or plunger accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “There were staff who work with children who did not have L&I approved training in blood borne pathogens: T.A., H.G. T.W., A. W. There were staff who count in ratio who did not have current first aid and CPR certification: T.A., H.G., T.W. A. W. There were staff who may serve food without current food handler card: T.W., A.W. A staff member did not have Safe Sleep: S.A.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “There were staff who count in ratio without current CPR and first aid certifications: H.G., T.W., A.W.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(1)

  • General staff qualificationsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “Director, R.C., had not completed orientation. Assistant director, T.J., does not meet experience or education requirements for role.”

      WAC 110-300-0100(2)