Academia Aztlan

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What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

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

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 8, 2026
On file
3 visits since December 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious110-300-0106(12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed the lead teacher and assistant teacher does not have a current food handlers permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed · April 8, 2026

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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · April 8, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed the lead teacher and assistant teacher does not have a current food handlers permit. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

110-300-0165(3)(a) Licensor observed the outdoor licensed space has blackberry plants that pose a puncture hazard to children. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

110-300-0166(3)(a) Licensor observed the emergency exits in the play room locked. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) · Serious

110-300-0166(4)(c)(i) Licensor observed the emergency exit window in the playroom and the baby/sleep room locked. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Pets and animals

WAC 110-300-0225(3) · Serious

110-300-0225(3) Licensor was not able to review and verify vaccination documents while on-site.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 8, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

The licensor observed a dime-sized object located beneath the Pack 'n Play mat, posing a potential choking hazard if the area is not properly cleaned or inspected before being occupied by a child. 0165 (5)(e) The licensor observed a surge protector covered with cloth material, creating a potential fire hazard due to restricted ventilation. Additionally, the surge protector was placed on top of a mini refrigerator, making it easily accessible to school-age children and increasing the risk of electrical injury or tampering.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Academia Aztlan hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in April 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

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

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