Ballard First Lutheran Childcare Center

Center · Seattle · 6521 20th Ave NW

What kind of place is this?

Size 83 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach faith-based

In the program’s own words

“Ballard First Lutheran Childcare and Pre-School is dedicated to planting the seeds of love, hope and faith in the children of today so they may continue to grow in God's love and light.” bflcs.org, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served ages 1 to 5 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Sources and dates
  • Ages served — Checked July 2026 · bflcs.org
  • Hours — Checked July 2026 · bflcs.org
  • Days / week — Checked July 2026 · bflcs.org

Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Website bflcs.org
Sources and dates
  • License status — Checked March 2026
  • Phone — Checked April 2026 · bflcs.org
  • Website — Checked July 2026 · bflcs.org

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State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 15, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term

Exposed cords in rooms need to be inaccessible to children. This licensor observed in the Cloud Room.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term

Power strip accessible to children.

Fire safety · WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

Annual Fire inspection missing for 2024 and 2025.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 30, 2023

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

During annual inspection on site, licensor A. Stewart observed kit containing two EPI pens and allergy medication did not have the original packaging or individual care plans attached with medication.

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.