Licensed center
Avocado Montessori Academy Bldg 4
A center, licensed for 75 children. One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Coco (Principal), 7 years in early childhood, Gina (Giraffe Toddler Lead), 20 years in early childhood, Amily (Bunny Nido Chinese teacher), 5 years in early childhood, Angela Viviana Rincon (Bunny Nido Assistant teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Cathy (Giraffe Toddler Chinese teacher), 4 years in early childhood, Dephne (Elephant Toddler Chinese teacher (Chinese assistant teacher)), 8 years in early childhood, Penny (Panda Toddler Chinese teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Conner (Bee Primary English Lead teacher), 6 years in early childhood, Mia (Bee Primary Chinese teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Xiange (Octopus Toddler Lead teacher), 2 years in early childhood, Miku (Octopus Toddler Chinese teacher), 3 years in early childhood, Daniela (Jellyfish Toddler English teacher), 4 years in early childhood, Yim (Beluga Primary Lead teacher), 8 years in early childhood and Sijia (Beluga Primary Chinese teacher), 4 years in early childhood. 28 other staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023
150: none52: one to four1: five or more
The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Avocado Montessori Academy Bldg 4 (75 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Avocado Montessori Academy Bldg 4 has had one. The most recent was in April 2026. Nineteen centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 2 of 3 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 4, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since January 2025 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed the emergency gates were locked from the inside during operating hours.
· August 4, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · August 4, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
It was observed one emergeny exit gate was not self-closing.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
It was observed the emergency gates were locked from the inside during operating hours.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed child 1 had outdated immunizations.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed a toilet plunger was being stored next to a child's toilet.
WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious
It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings.
WAC 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term
It was observed that faculty members MA, FY, and SZ have not compelted their CCB within 3 months of hire. Items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are included in this trainings. Short 110-300-0106(6) Term
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed via MERIT faculty members MK, AC, and MA have expired or missing Food handler's Permits
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
It was observed via MERIT that faculty members LD, FY, and SZ are mmissing their TB tests.
Apr 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · April 24, 2026 · Resolved June 16, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
110-300-0186(1) The program failed to obtain an Individual Care Plan after being notified by parent of a food allergy
May 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · May 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
A child's diaper cream / lotion was accessible to children in the toddler bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Staff person YC has not completed child care basics within 3 months of hire. Items 4,5,6,7, and 9 are included in this trainings.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Toddler slides were observed to be placed over hard ground on the playground.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4)(a) · Short Term
In the toddler room, the hands free garbage can was not working.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
In the Nido and preschool room, the first aid backpacks were observed to be placed on the ground.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
In the preschool room, toys were blocking the emergency exit.
A day here
- Hours
- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, year round
Details
- Website
- avocado-montessori.com
- Address
- 10406 NE 37th Cir
- License
- PL-84867, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Who cares for your child
- Staff — avocado-montessori.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Hours — Checked September 2026 · avocado-montessori.com
Details
- Website — Checked September 2026 · avocado-montessori.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 · data.wa.gov