Seattle · Licensed center
Alki Beach Academy
At a glance
- Large developmental center, licensed for 157 children.
- Hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week.
- Tuition Infant $2,600, toddler $2,500, preschool $2,400 a month, full time. See costs
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in August 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since January 2024.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received Apr 3, 2024Valid complaintresolved Aug 1, 2024
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 112 (53%) have one or more, as this center does.
How all 210 similar-size centers compare
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:
- None47%
- One or more53%This center
Licensing inspections
Feb 6, 20262 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Licensor observed several floating shelves holding objects stacked on top of one another, presenting a hazardous fall risk.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Feb 7, 20258 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Food Handler certification was expired or incomplete for six staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Initial training was incomplete for four teachers. 110-300-0106(8) - The Safe Sleep training was expired for the majority of staff.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Some medications were not accompanied by authorization forms. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - A few EpiPens lacked prescription labels. All medication for enrolled children was observed expired. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) - Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Electrical cords were observed on the floor in some classrooms, accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - A small refrigerator in the Green classroom was placed on the floor without a safety lock. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - Freestanding lamps were not properly secured in the Teal classroom. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - A basketball with a torn cover was observed on the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“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.”
WAC 110-300-0197(3)
- Jan 30, 2024Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 3 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times split about evenly: about a third had fewer, a third the same, and a third more (364 centers).
How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare
Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None12%
- 1 of 321%
- 2 of 335%This center
- All 333%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- February 6, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor observed a can of glass cleaner stored in a child accessible cabinet located underneath a bathroom sink.
· February 6, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 6, 2026
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.
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.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · February 7, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(12) - Food Handler certification was expired or incomplete for six staff members. 110-300-0106(3) - Initial training was incomplete for four teachers. 110-300-0106(8) - 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
110-300-0146(1) - 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.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(c) - Electrical cords were observed on the floor in some classrooms, accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) - A small refrigerator in the Green classroom was placed on the floor without a safety lock. 110-300-0165(3)(f) - Freestanding lamps were not properly secured in the Teal classroom. 110-300-0165(3)(g) - 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.
WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
110-300-0197(3) - 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.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
110-300-0215(3) - Some medications were not accompanied by authorization forms. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - A few EpiPens lacked prescription labels. All medication for enrolled children was observed expired. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) - Some medications were not labeled with the child's name.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) - 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.
Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received April 3, 2024 · Resolved August 1, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
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What it costs
Alki Beach AcademyMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Seattle-area full-time prices for that age; 56 infant, 82 toddler and 113 preschool programs publish one.
- Application fee
- $200
- Siblings
- Ten percent discount applied to the oldest child's tuition
A day here
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week
Meals, outdoors, sleep and three more
- Meals
- Provides predominantly organic meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, final snack); family-supplied food is an accepted alternative
- Outdoors
- At least 30 minutes of the scheduled active play is outdoor play (except for infants)
- Sleep
- Scheduled rest period (12:30–3:00pm) providing each child at least two hours of rest opportunity
- Diapers
- Families supply diapers/pull-ups, labelled with the child's name
- Updates for parents
- In-person, text, call, email, or social media; lobby postings; daily report
- Closed
- Closures scheduled around federal holidays
How they teach
Developmental and play-based
“Rather than dedicating ourselves to a rigorous academic curriculum, our play-based approach to learning promotes skills across each domain, enabling child’s success.”
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Child stays out until 24 hours after the last symptom or until cleared by a medical professional; symptoms include fever of 100.4°F with behavior change or other symptoms, repeated vomiting or diarrhea, undiscovered rash, open sores, mouth sores with drooling, lice, ringworm, or scabies
- Special needs
- Maintains Individual Care Plans (ICPs) for children with special needs or notable conditions, per state regulation
- Enrollment
- 30 days' written notice required to voluntarily end care; family owes tuition through the month the termination takes effect; families are not charged until a spot is secured and accepted
Details
- Phone
- (206) 618-3399
- Address
- 2414 SW Andover St Suite F-102, Seattle, 98106
- License
- PL-6365
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked June 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Application fee — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/tuition.php
- Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Meals — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/meals.php
- Outdoors, Diapers, Updates for parents, Hours, Closed — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
- Sleep — Checked August 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
- Special needs, Enrollment — Checked August 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 alkibeachacademy.com
- Address, Quality program — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License — Checked March 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 alkibeachacademy.com/view_handbook.php
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.