Beginnings School

Center · Seattle · 1821 15th Ave

What kind of place is this?

Size 43 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 1976
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“We believe that children learn through play and exploration.” seattlebegin.org, August 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served 3 months to 5 years
Hours 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule Full-day; full-time or part-time (2 or 3 days/week)
Holiday closures New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day/Staff Retreat, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, day after Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
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What will it cost us?

Infant $3,300/mo about $15/hr
Part-time $1,360–$2,718/mo
Application fee $125
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
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Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 14, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Wood chips observed sparse in areas, ground observed at the base of the slide with very little wood chips noted, and wood chips observed not nine inches deep under the climber's fall zones.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

2 children with identified food allergies needing epi pen medications for those allergies, have no written plan that identifies food substitutes for allergic foods.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

A child in the toddler room, had cortisone medication present with no signed consent from the parent to administer the medication.

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Dec 2023 Complaint

Complaint · December 14, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 14, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Written instructions are not current and the Epi Pen has expired for one child with an nut allergy. Food substitutions or changes in food plan need to be updated. The provider needs to arrange with the parents to update the need for a new medication that is not expired, complete new medication consent forms, and update any training staff may need depending on the Doctor's instructions.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Current medication for a child is outdated and a new medication form consent form is needed from the family. Benadryl is present without the box and the measuring cup is not secured to keep it clean. Benadryl is present without an updated permission consent form from the parent.

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Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 13, 2023

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

An epi per, had no prescription or prescription box. Epi pen is not labled with a prescription lable. No first or last name of the child. No date the prescritpion was filled. No name and contact information of the prescribing health professional. No dossage amount and length of time to give the medication. No instructions for the aministration and storage of the epi pen.

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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.