“Developmentally appropriate practice requires early learning professionals to understand children as unique individuals and be responsive to the social and cultural contexts in which they live.” alkibeachacademy.com, June 2026
“Rather than dedicating ourselves to a rigorous academic curriculum, our play-based approach to learning promotes skills across each domain, enabling child’s success.” alkibeachacademy.com, August 2026
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Licensing visit · February 6, 2026
Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Licensor observed several floating shelves holding objects stacked on top of one another, presenting a hazardous fall risk. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink.
Licensing visit · February 7, 2025
Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The Safe Sleep training was expired for the majority of staff.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The climbing playground structures were placed too close to the fence and to each other, failing to meet the six-foot fall zone requirement. 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) - The chip ground cover measured near the slide exit was four inches deep.
Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
A basketball with a torn cover was observed on the playground.
Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
The refrigerator in the Orange classroom displayed a temperature of 50°F. The licensor could not determine whether the thermometer was inaccurate due to the warm refrigerator walls. 110-300-0197(4) - Observed dry food lacked expiration dates and nutritional labeling.
Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Cleaning supplies and chemicals were stored in unlocked drawers under the sinks in the Teal, Red, and Orange classrooms, posing a safety concern. 110-300-0260(1)(c) - Cleaning solutions were stored in non-original containers without appropriate labeling.
Complaint · April 3, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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