“Aster Montessori School provides early childhood education using the Montessori method.” astermontessori.com, August 2026
Playground equipment is not installed following CPSC playground guidelines. A residential plastic climber is in use. A horizontal ladder is installed. It is intended for children 4 years and older. Fall and use zones do not measure at least 6 feet surrounding equipment, with a depth at least 9 inches deep of loose fill material (play chips).· November 6, 2024
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.
Licensing visit · November 6, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Playground equipment is not installed following CPSC playground guidelines. A residential plastic climber is in use. A horizontal ladder is installed. It is intended for children 4 years and older. Fall and use zones do not measure at least 6 feet surrounding equipment, with a depth at least 9 inches deep of loose fill material (play chips).
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Cords accessible to children were observed in the meadow classroom.
Licensing visit · December 5, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
2c) there were dangling or loose cords seen in teh classrooms 2d) plastic bags were seen under the classroom sink 3g) the metal trash baskets were seen to be rusty. The heater vent in the bathroom is rusted with chipping paint. The paint on some deck steps is chipping.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Cleaners were seen stored under a classroom handwashing sink and under the kitchen sink.
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