Blooming Minds Academy

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What kind of place is this?

Size 6 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle home daycares, where the middle half licenses 6–12. Measured across 1,532 Seattle home daycares, 2026-08-17.

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit Washington DCYF issued this licence to an individual, not to a company. A licence held by a person is a sole proprietorship. findchildcarewa.org

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 17, 2026
On file
3 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousIt was observed, that both exits were locked from the inside upon arrival. Date Disputed Date Disputed · March 17, 2026

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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 17, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

It was observed, that both exits were locked from the inside upon arrival. Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed that the first aid kit was stored on the ground at child level. Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

It was observed that the first aid kit did not hage a CPR barrier.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 18, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the back yard gate was not self-latching.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) · Short Term

The water was tested in the bathroom area at 122* In the backyard, a hose and plastic pipe posted a tripping hazard. Stickers or similar materials were not placed on the sliding glass door.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term

The first aid kit was missing a sling, thermometer, and CPR barrier.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A diapering poster, handwashing sign, and floor plan were not posted.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · November 17, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Three window blinds cords in the child care room form loops and are accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

An unplugged outdoor lighting cord is accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Water temp. was measured 147 degrees F.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Electrical outlet must be tamper-resistant. Removable cover is not approved.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Outlet by the bathroom sink is GFCI but not tamper-resistant

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(a) · Serious

BBQ propane tank is located on the playground accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Blooming Minds Academy hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in March 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Who runs it

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

Do you run Blooming Minds Academy? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.