Bright Horizons at Kirkland

Center · Kirkland · 520 Kirkland Way

What kind of place is this?

Size 140 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach play-based, steam

In the program’s own words

“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
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 1 month - 6 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full day; 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: 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
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

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.

Medication · 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.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 3, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

2 staff members did not complete Child Care Basic training within three months of hire.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Five staff have expired Food Handler Permits.

Medication · 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.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(h) · Immediate

Child bib was draped over an occupied crib

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 8, 2023

Medication · 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.

Report (PDF)

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.