Ages in Stages Pre-K School Age

Center · Seattle · 8659 9th Ave SW

What kind of place is this?

Size 47 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 2005
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“From infancy to pre-K, our play-based programs foster a love of learning and prepare your child for school success.” agesinstageschildcare.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 4 weeks to 5 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.

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

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 4, 2025

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

New staff member Yordanos Kifle was has a pending background check but not a cleared one.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Half door leading from the Zoo Crew classroom to the entry area of the center requires special knowledge to open.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited 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.