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CDSA Launch at Madrona Elementary

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At a glance

  • Large HighScope center, licensed for 171 children.
  • Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuition Preschool $855 a month. See costs

From their website, read July 2026:

“When we leave our space, an enrichment teacher will accompany the children in a maximum of a 1:15 teacher-student ratio for school-age and 1:10 teacher-student ratio for preschool.”

The state’s rule

Washington sets the most children one adult may care for by age, and the largest group size, in WAC 110-300-0356(5).

Infants (birth through 11 months): one adult for every four.

Toddlers (12 through 29 months): one adult for every seven.

Preschoolers (30 months through 6 years, not in kindergarten): one adult for every ten.

School-age children: one adult for every fifteen.

What to know

License: 3 years to 13 years (state). They serve: Preschool ages 3-5; after school grades K-5; summer programs ages 3-12 (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jan 8, 20266 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(4)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Licensor observed multiple staff are missing or have expired food handlers permits.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Licensor observed plastic bags and items wipes that read, "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

    • General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Licensor observed Center Director on site during the visit does not meet the minimum qualification requirements.”

        WAC 110-300-0100(3)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around children's neck are accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Licensor observed multiple child files do not have a current, complete and medically verified certificate of immunizations, CIS or COE from the Washington state immunization system (WA IIS).”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Oct 24, 20242 citations
    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “(10) Staff members B.J., J. H, J.J., M.E. and L. will need to take/renew/record Blood Borne Pathogens trainings and make sure it iis Uploaded into the MERIT system. (11) CPR and 1st Aid will need to be taken/renewed/recorded into the MERIT System for staff members B.J., J.J., J.E., Y.B. , and E. (3) Staff members B., J.N., J.E., L.J. will need to take/renew/record evidence of completing Initial Training (School Age Staff Training) and recorded into MERIT; Staff members M., B. and J. are in their 1st 3 months anmd will need to have this completed by the end of their 3rd month of Employment.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(3)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “(1)(2) and (3) Two of the three child files looked at do not have a CIS form (or copy) and do not have written notice or written proof of immunization information”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Oct 11, 20236 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “An unlocked drawer in preschool classroom 1, is child accessible and full of art supplies that include small round white Styrofoam collage type pieces that poses a choking or ingestion hazard. In preschool classroom 2, loose and peeled back wallpaper in about a 5 inch wide section, poses a choking hazard to children. Cords to power an electrical device observed accessible to children in Preschool 1 Classroom (plugged into a wall) that are capable of forming a loop around a child's neck poses a safety risk to children. A large kitchen knife observed left in kitchen sink, is viewed accessible to children as they have open access to the kitchen as the half door gate was opened. Adult scissors viewed in the classrooms are kid accessible. Both the knife and the scissors, pose a cutting hazard to children. A glass coffee pot accessible to children in the kitchen area, was observed full of hot coffee and it was turned on. Hot coffee poses a burn hazard. The kitchen door was propped open and the children have access to the kitchen and to the coffee pot.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b)

    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “First aid kits observed accessible to children. Backpacks with first aid kits observed on the floor in the classroom. The provider stated that they don't have hooks for the first aid/grab and go backpacks and they are stored on the floor. First aid kit missing: scissors, tweezers, and first aid manual. Not all staff have files or records onsite to verify they have completed First Aid CPR training.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Laundry detergent and bleach viewed accessible to children in a laundry room with the door propped open. Children were observed walking in the passage way between the open kitchen and laundry room. Storage room/laundry room door was viewed propped open making it accessible to children. Janitorial equipment viewed accessible to children as the door to the utility/laundry room closet was viewed propped open.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Out of 5 child files were gone through, only 2 were complete with clear substitutions for food allergies. Provider does not have records for all staff that they have been trained for medication management.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Not all new staff files were onsite or sent by HR to the Director. No record was available to know who currently has been trained for medication policies and procedures. The Director was unsure who had and didn't have medication management training. Not all children with medications, had written consent from their parent or guardian. Not all files were complete or up to date for the new school year. One child had medication with a permission form from the previous year. One child had was missing prescription box for an epi pen and box and directions for Benadryl. The epi pen had no expiration date. Benadryl not in the original packaging, but loose in a zippy bag. Only one dosage observed in a metal wrapper. Children's medication in backpacks stored on the floor, viewed accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “5 files viewed, not all staff are current with BBP training and new staff could not be verified they have had the training as their files were not onsite to review. 5 files viewed, not all staff had had food handers training and are not up to date. New staff had no files to view what was added to their merit account as completed, was able to be verified with documents for the department to review. Director does not have a list of staff who has had medication management and who has not had it. Director does not had records/files for new staff to verify which trainings new staff have had.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.

How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None12%
  • 1 of 321%
  • 2 of 335%
  • All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 8, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting. · January 8, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Licensor observed some staff have not met the requirement and do not have training for prevention of child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting.

General staff qualifications

WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term

Licensor observed Center Director on site during the visit does not meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Licensor observed multiple staff are missing or have expired food handlers permits.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Licensor observed cords that are capable of forming a loop around children's neck are accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed plastic bags and items wipes that read, "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible to children.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Licensor observed multiple child files do not have a current, complete and medically verified certificate of immunizations, CIS or COE from the Washington state immunization system (WA IIS).

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 24, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term

(10) Staff members B.J., J. H, J.J., M.E. and L. will need to take/renew/record Blood Borne Pathogens trainings and make sure it iis Uploaded into the MERIT system. (11) CPR and 1st Aid will need to be taken/renewed/recorded into the MERIT System for staff members B.J., J.J., J.E., Y.B. , and E. (3) Staff members B., J.N., J.E., L.J. will need to take/renew/record evidence of completing Initial Training (School Age Staff Training) and recorded into MERIT; Staff members M., B. and J. are in their 1st 3 months anmd will need to have this completed by the end of their 3rd month of Employment.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

(1)(2) and (3) Two of the three child files looked at do not have a CIS form (or copy) and do not have written notice or written proof of immunization information

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · October 11, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious

An unlocked drawer in preschool classroom 1, is child accessible and full of art supplies that include small round white Styrofoam collage type pieces that poses a choking or ingestion hazard. In preschool classroom 2, loose and peeled back wallpaper in about a 5 inch wide section, poses a choking hazard to children. Cords to power an electrical device observed accessible to children in Preschool 1 Classroom (plugged into a wall) that are capable of forming a loop around a child's neck poses a safety risk to children. A large kitchen knife observed left in kitchen sink, is viewed accessible to children as they have open access to the kitchen as the half door gate was opened. Adult scissors viewed in the classrooms are kid accessible. Both the knife and the scissors, pose a cutting hazard to children. A glass coffee pot accessible to children in the kitchen area, was observed full of hot coffee and it was turned on. Hot coffee poses a burn hazard. The kitchen door was propped open and the children have access to the kitchen and to the coffee pot.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kits observed accessible to children. Backpacks with first aid kits observed on the floor in the classroom. The provider stated that they don't have hooks for the first aid/grab and go backpacks and they are stored on the floor. First aid kit missing: scissors, tweezers, and first aid manual. Not all staff have files or records onsite to verify they have completed First Aid CPR training.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Laundry detergent and bleach viewed accessible to children in a laundry room with the door propped open. Children were observed walking in the passage way between the open kitchen and laundry room. Storage room/laundry room door was viewed propped open making it accessible to children. Janitorial equipment viewed accessible to children as the door to the utility/laundry room closet was viewed propped open.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Out of 5 child files were gone through, only 2 were complete with clear substitutions for food allergies. Provider does not have records for all staff that they have been trained for medication management.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Not all new staff files were onsite or sent by HR to the Director. No record was available to know who currently has been trained for medication policies and procedures. The Director was unsure who had and didn't have medication management training. Not all children with medications, had written consent from their parent or guardian. Not all files were complete or up to date for the new school year. One child had medication with a permission form from the previous year. One child had was missing prescription box for an epi pen and box and directions for Benadryl. The epi pen had no expiration date. Benadryl not in the original packaging, but loose in a zippy bag. Only one dosage observed in a metal wrapper. Children's medication in backpacks stored on the floor, viewed accessible to children.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

5 files viewed, not all staff are current with BBP training and new staff could not be verified they have had the training as their files were not onsite to review. 5 files viewed, not all staff had had food handers training and are not up to date. New staff had no files to view what was added to their merit account as completed, was able to be verified with documents for the department to review. Director does not have a list of staff who has had medication management and who has not had it. Director does not had records/files for new staff to verify which trainings new staff have had.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

$855 a month for a preschooler

Preschool$855

Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say whether this is a full-time price.

Application fee
$75
Siblings
10% family discount for 2nd and additional children on base monthly tuition

A day here

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Meals, outdoors, sleep and four more
Meals
USDA-based meals and snacks offered; milk provided; preschool students bring lunch from home; packed lunches also required on full days for school-age, in summer, and on field trips; all locations nut free (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Outdoors
School-age children spend at least 30 minutes outside every day; outdoor play provided in all weather with an undercover alternative (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Sleep
Daily rest period after lunch for children in care 6+ hours; sleep optional with quiet alternatives offered; families provide a labeled blanket and crib sheet (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Diapers
Families send diapers, wipes and other toileting supplies; staff can provide standing diaper-changing support (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Updates for parents
Procare / MyProcare parent portal; monthly tuition statements by email; family conferences at least twice a year for early learning (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Schedule
Full-day (8:00 am-6:00 pm), preschool half-day (8:00 am-2:00 pm, after care available), after-school (end-of-day bell to 6:00 pm) (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Closed
14 holidays and breaks a year
DatesClosed for MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, the week between Christmas and New Year's (dependent on Seattle Public Schools), and floating holidays (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

How they teach

HighScope and faith-based

“Launch instructional framework is based on the HighScope Approach to Preschool Education (HighScope)”

Policies

When a child is sick
Child must be fever-free 24 hours without medication and symptoms improved/gone before returning (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Special needs
Committed to meeting needs of all children regardless of special health care needs or disabilities; accepts IEP/504 plans; ChildFind referrals; behavior consultants and coaching (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

Phone
(206) 709-8887
Address
1121 33rd Ave, Seattle, 98122
License
PL-3258
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4

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Children per adult

How they teach

What it costs

State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

A day here

Policies

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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