Shoreline · Licensed center
Ballinger Shoreline Kindercare
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 137 children.
- Hours 11.5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- KinderCare: public company; majority holder Partners Group (private equity).
Company news
KinderCare, the company that runs this center, reported in a federal filing that it permanently closed 49 of its early childhood centers in the six months ending July 4, 2026. It ran 1,567 of these centers at the end of that period. In the same filing, it reported closing 7 in the same six months of 2025.
The filing is about the company. It does not name which centers closed.
KinderCare’s quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. Shortlist last read it on November 3, 2026.
Program news
The state’s license allowed 145 children in June. Since October it allows 137.
From the state’s licensing record. Shortlist last read it on November 4, 2026.
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 concerns to the state, and it found both valid, most recently in May 2024. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since June 2023.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received Feb 22, 2024Valid complaintresolved May 2, 2024
Received Jun 22, 2023Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Aug 7, 2023
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was determined that staff S.A has not completed CPR/First aid but was counted in ratio. Staff has S.A has not completed Blood Borne pathogen training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11)
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
May 12, 20266 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of the visit, licensor observed staff A.Y. have not completed safe sleeptraijing; staff A.W. food handler traiing expired on 04/10/26”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, licensor observed cords that are not secured.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of visit, licensor observed broken toys and materials blocking the emergency exit of ...”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of visit, cleaning chemicals are observed accessible to children”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of visit, storage cabinets are accessible to children, locks used are broken.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, licensor observed cabinet doors are not in good condition”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c)
Dec 10, 20243 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of the inspection visit, plastic bags in room 204 are accessible to the children. 0165 (3)(c) At the time of the inspection visit, the cabinet doors in the preschool/prek bathrooms are not in good condition.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of the inspection visit, safety device is placed on the doors to prevent children from opening the door. The device is preventing the door to automatically unlock.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of the inspection visit it was observed that some locks are broken making the storage areas accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Jun 27, 20235 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“0251 (3)(a)(iii)- Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without label 0215 (3)(a)(iii) - Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without authorization 0215 83)(c) - Licensor observed expired sunscreen and diaper creams”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“DPS 1 emergency exit door is partially blocked by outdoor toys.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Spray bottle labeled with disinfectant is placed on the counter accessible to children Correction: Spray bottle was moved to a higher shelf, correction was made at the time of the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(10)Some staff have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Some staff have not completed CPR/first training 0106 (12) Some staff have not completed food handler training”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Chime on doors are turned off.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.
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%
- All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 12, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of the visit, licensor observed staff A.Y. have not completed safe sleeptraijing; staff A.W. food handler traiing expired on 04/10/26
· May 12, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
May 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · May 12, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of the visit, licensor observed staff A.Y. have not completed safe sleeptraijing; staff A.W. food handler traiing expired on 04/10/26
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of inspection, licensor observed cords that are not secured.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, licensor observed cabinet doors are not in good condition
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
At the time of visit, licensor observed broken toys and materials blocking the emergency exit of ...
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of visit, cleaning chemicals are observed accessible to children
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of visit, storage cabinets are accessible to children, locks used are broken.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 10, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit, plastic bags in room 204 are accessible to the children. 0165 (3)(c) At the time of the inspection visit, the cabinet doors in the preschool/prek bathrooms are not in good condition.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit, safety device is placed on the doors to prevent children from opening the door. The device is preventing the door to automatically unlock.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
At the time of the inspection visit it was observed that some locks are broken making the storage areas accessible to the children.
Feb 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received February 22, 2024 · Resolved May 2, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · June 27, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
0251 (3)(a)(iii)- Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without label 0215 (3)(a)(iii) - Licensor observed sunscreen and diaper cream without authorization 0215 83)(c) - Licensor observed expired sunscreen and diaper creams
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
DPS 1 emergency exit door is partially blocked by outdoor toys.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Spray bottle labeled with disinfectant is placed on the counter accessible to children Correction: Spray bottle was moved to a higher shelf, correction was made at the time of the visit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(10)Some staff have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Some staff have not completed CPR/first training 0106 (12) Some staff have not completed food handler training
Jun 2023 Complaint 4 valid issues
Complaint · Received June 22, 2023 · Resolved August 7, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
It was determined that staff S.A has not completed CPR/First aid but was counted in ratio. Staff has S.A has not completed Blood Borne pathogen training.
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What it costs
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A day here
- Hours
- 11.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (206) 364-0790
- Address
- 19935 19th Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155
- License
- PL-82696
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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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
- Hours — Checked July 2026 kindercare.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
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.