“Project & Play Based Immersive learning experiences that foster a joyful childhood, encourage relationship-building, and develop a foundation for future success.” brighthorizons.com, June 2026
“Our World at Their Fingertips® approach builds skills through hands‑on exploration, early literacy and language, math and STEM, creative expression, and social‑emotional learning.” brighthorizons.com, July 2026
Bright Horizons runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.
This provider does not publish pricing.
Child bib was draped over an occupied crib· December 3, 2024
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 · July 28, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that not all children's immunizations were within the last 12 months.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
One child's diaper cream form did not have a parent signature. One child had two diaper creams without an authorization form.
Licensing visit · December 3, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
2 staff members did not complete Child Care Basic training within three months of hire.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Diaper creams were accessible to children on a rolling cart in bathroom.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
dishwasher detergent, sanitizing wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children;
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
outdoor storage shed containing gardening tools unlocked and accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate
Child bib was draped over an occupied crib
Licensing visit · November 8, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
It was observed that two prescription medicines were not stored with the prescription label.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed that two classrooms had toilet plungers accessible to children.
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Ask what changed after the nine findings Washington DCYF ranked Immediate or Serious, most recently in July 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: holiday closures.
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