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 centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
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

Who runs it

Chain Bright Horizons
Owner Public shareholders (NYSE: BFAM) Public company, NYSE: BFAM (SEC reporting; CIK 0001437578). sec.gov

Bright Horizons runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.

Who will be with our child?

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

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
July 28, 2025
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
ImmediateChild 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.

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)

Before you tour

Bright Horizons at Kirkland hasn’t published

Cost.

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.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who runs it

  • Owner — Checked September 2026 · sec.gov

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

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.

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