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Beginnings Queen Anne

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At a glance

  • Small play-based center, licensed for 39 children.
  • Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week.
  • Tuition Infant $3,300, toddler $3,130, preschool $2,695 a month, full time. See costs

From their website, read September 2026:

“CLASSROOM - INFANT Age: 3 months - about 12 months Child to Staff Ratio: 3:1”

“CLASSROOM - TODDLER I Age:1 - about 1.5 years Child to Staff Ratio: 4:1” Washington allows up to 7 children per adult at this age.

“CLASSROOM - TODDLER II Age:1.5 - about 2.5 years Child to Staff Ratio: 5:1”

“CLASSROOM - PRESCHOOL I Age:2.5 - about 4 years Child to Staff Ratio: 9:1” Washington allows up to 10 children per adult at this age.

“CLASSROOM - PRESCHOOL II Age:4 - 5 years Child to Staff Ratio: 10:1” Washington allows up to 10 children per adult at this age.

Staff only: parent volunteers work alongside them.

The state’s rule

Washington sets the most children one adult may care for by age, and the largest group size, in WAC 110-300-0356(5).

Infants (birth through 11 months): one adult for every four.

Toddlers (12 through 29 months): one adult for every seven.

Preschoolers (30 months through 6 years, not in kindergarten): one adult for every ten.

School-age children: one adult for every fifteen.

What to know

License: 3 months to 6 years (state). They serve: 3 months to 6 years (under 7 years) (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Aug 6, 20261 citation
    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, there are a few furnitures that have exposed wood with splintered edges in infant and toddler classroom accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)

  • Jul 21, 20254 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the playground has mutiple places that has exposed splintered edges.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are multiple areas in preschool classroom block areas has chipped paint that is accessibleto children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in infant and toddler classroom s hotter than 120 degree.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

  • Oct 14, 20242 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Wood chips were observed to be less than nine inches deep at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The alarming device in the infant room was not observed when the door was opened at the time of inspection.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

  • Nov 6, 20233 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, an outlet cover in the toddler room was broken and covered with tape, accessible to kids. Also, the sheet rock step under the toddler bathroom sink was broken/chipped, exposing the sheet rock. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was a laptop, glowing sphere, and speaker plugged into a power strip and long enough to reach the teacher handwashing sink (less than 2' away), that were accessible and in reach of the preschool children present.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the cabinet under the teacher handwashing sink contained Borax, a quart size container of vineger, a disenfecting spray bottle (with bleach water), all labled with "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children present.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was an a-frame climber and a jeep themed climb and slide toy on the preschool playground that had tires, balance beams, and a wooden arch bridge that were around the base of the climbers and did not have the 6' safe fall zone in each direction.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)

  • May 10, 20234 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the preschool had multiple cords that could form a loop around a child's neck, accessible to children. Disco ball cord (4' long) under loft; air purifier cord (2'), extension cord around door (2.5' long). At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were numerous plastic bags in the toddler bathroom that were accessible to children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the small group of cubbies by front right entrance gate was not secured to the wall an posed a falling/tipping hazard.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, liquid soap and Ajax cleaner, and one cleaning spray bottle, were accessible to children in the bathroom cupboard. In the toddler classroom, there was a crate of 3-step cleaner bottles right next to a toddler handwashing sink, within reach of children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Center capacity, ratio, and group sizeSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the infant classroom had 7 children signed into the classroom (and were in classroom). The classroom is only licensed for 6 children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two children in the classroom that were over 12 months old. The classroom is licensed for children ages 3 months through 11 months.”

        WAC 110-300-0356(3)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “At the time of the onsite monitor visit, one teacher present and serving food did not have a current food workers card in MERIT or available for review. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff members who had been employed for more than three months (6 months to 2+ years) did not have a completed childcare basics training documented in MERIT.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

The state cited rules at all 5 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 78% of 77.

How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare

Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None1%
  • 1 of 53%
  • 2 of 59%
  • 3 of 526%
  • 4 of 539%
  • All 522%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 6, 2026
On file
5 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children. · July 21, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 6, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, there are a few furnitures that have exposed wood with splintered edges in infant and toddler classroom accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 21, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a roll of plastic bags sitting on the chair in preschool bathroom accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the playground has mutiple places that has exposed splintered edges.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are multiple areas in preschool classroom block areas has chipped paint that is accessibleto children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in infant and toddler classroom s hotter than 120 degree.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 14, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Wood chips were observed to be less than nine inches deep at the time of inspection.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The alarming device in the infant room was not observed when the door was opened at the time of inspection.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · November 6, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was an a-frame climber and a jeep themed climb and slide toy on the preschool playground that had tires, balance beams, and a wooden arch bridge that were around the base of the climbers and did not have the 6' safe fall zone in each direction.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, an outlet cover in the toddler room was broken and covered with tape, accessible to kids. Also, the sheet rock step under the toddler bathroom sink was broken/chipped, exposing the sheet rock. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was a laptop, glowing sphere, and speaker plugged into a power strip and long enough to reach the teacher handwashing sink (less than 2' away), that were accessible and in reach of the preschool children present.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the cabinet under the teacher handwashing sink contained Borax, a quart size container of vineger, a disenfecting spray bottle (with bleach water), all labled with "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children present.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · May 10, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the preschool had multiple cords that could form a loop around a child's neck, accessible to children. Disco ball cord (4' long) under loft; air purifier cord (2'), extension cord around door (2.5' long). At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were numerous plastic bags in the toddler bathroom that were accessible to children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the small group of cubbies by front right entrance gate was not secured to the wall an posed a falling/tipping hazard.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, liquid soap and Ajax cleaner, and one cleaning spray bottle, were accessible to children in the bathroom cupboard. In the toddler classroom, there was a crate of 3-step cleaner bottles right next to a toddler handwashing sink, within reach of children.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the infant classroom had 7 children signed into the classroom (and were in classroom). The classroom is only licensed for 6 children. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two children in the classroom that were over 12 months old. The classroom is licensed for children ages 3 months through 11 months.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

At the time of the onsite monitor visit, one teacher present and serving food did not have a current food workers card in MERIT or available for review. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, three staff members who had been employed for more than three months (6 months to 2+ years) did not have a completed childcare basics training documented in MERIT.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

Infant$3,300
Toddler$3,130
Preschool$2,695

Beginnings Queen AnneMost 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.

Part time
$1,360 to $2,718 a month
Application fee
$125

A day here

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week

Meals, schedule and closed
Meals
Meals are included in monthly tuition
Schedule
Full-day, part-week
Closed
11 holidays and breaks a year
DatesNew Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day, and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

How they teach

Play-based and developmental

“We believe that children learn through play and exploration.”

Policies

Enrollment
Applicants have three days to accept an offered spot; registration fee plus first and last month's tuition are due on enrollment and are non-refundable; part-time enrollment is restricted

Details

Phone
(206) 697-1885
Address
1617 1st Ave W, Seattle, 98119
License
PL-13171
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Established
1987

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Sources and dates

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Children per adult

Washington’s limits: WAC 110-300-0356(5)

How they teach

What it costs

  • Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked September 2026 seattlebegin.org

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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

A day here

Policies

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 115; large is 116 to 323.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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