“Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) utilizes Creative Curriculum for Preschool from Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG). This research- based curriculum offers early childhood educators a comprehensive collection of resources and assessment tools to help them build high quality programs.” seattle.gov, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation training. 0106 (5) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the emergency preparedness training 0106 (7) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the serving children experiencing homelessness training 0106 (9) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the medication management training 0106 (10) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of blood borne pathogens training 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of food handler training· March 4, 2025
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.
Licensing visit · March 17, 2026
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, one child file reviewed did not have dental provider.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a small fridge placed on the counter was not secured, fragile items wer observed on top of the fridge; a lampshade placed on top of a shelving unit was not secured; a lampshade placed on the windowsill was not secured. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Licensing visit · March 4, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Serious / Short Term
At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation training. 0106 (5) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the emergency preparedness training 0106 (7) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the serving children experiencing homelessness training 0106 (9) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio has not yet completed the medication management training 0106 (10) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of blood borne pathogens training 0106 (11) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of food handler training
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of file review, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of cleared background check 0105 (3) At the time of file review, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of TB test
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, the volunteer staff observed to be counted in ratio did not have documentation of completed CPR/first aid training.
Licensing visit · March 18, 2024
Complaint · December 4, 2023 · Resolved January 25, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff Shelby T. did not have documentation of BBP training; no training information entered in MERIT. Director has not renewed BBP training per L&I requirements. 0106 (11) Staff Shelby T. did not have documentation of First aid /CPR; no training information entered in MERIT 0106 (12) Staff Shelby T. did not have documentation of Food handler training; no training information entered in MERIT 0106 (3) Staff Shelby T. did not have documentation of 30 hours childcare basics; no training information entered in MERIT
A typical day.
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