Kirkland · Licensed center
Cedar Crest Academy - Northup Campus
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 180 children.
What to know
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 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since December 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 23, 20263 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(5) There was a swiffer and a broom in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (113) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Yellow classroom (111) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Kinder classroom (110) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (109) that were accessible to the children. There were multiple rakes, a wheelbarrow, and a shovel behind a fence and next to the exit gate on the playground that were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(11) The emergency exit gate in the back of the playground that leads to unlicensed space was difficult to open. Once it was opened and was released, the exit gate didn't latch fully.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Center capacity, ratio, and group sizeShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(5) There were 14 children and 1 teacher present in the Kinder classroom (110) at the time of the visit. Assistant director shared that the second teacher was on their break and they were under the impression that teachers in kindergarten classrooms can cover each other's breaks and one teacher can stay with the children on their own. Licensor asked what the children's ages are and if the children are enrolled or attending kindergarten. Assistant director shared that the children are 5 and 6 years old and are not enrolled or attending kindergarten. Due to the ages of the children and them not being enrolled or attending kindergarten, this classroom was out of ratio at the time of the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0356(5)
Nov 13, 20251 citation
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(2)(c) There were phone cords accessible to the children in the Kindergarten 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Pre-k 2 classrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Dec 5, 20243 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a small trampoline in the hallway that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(1) A child's individual care plan was missing the health care provider's signature.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(2)(c) There was a charger that was accessible to the children in the Pre-K 5 classroom. There were also multiple cords in the teacher's area that are accessible to the children. (3)(a) There was a pair of scissors in the Preschool 2 and Pre-K 4 classrooms that were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Jun 26, 20243 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Phone cords in the classrooms are accessible to children. There were a couple of classrooms that plastic bags could be accessible to children. There are shelves in the kitchen that are not anchored down.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was dish soap stored under the sink in the cabinet in Pre-2. There is a janitoral sink in the kitchen which should not be used since it is close proximity to food. There was a plunger stored in the bathroom in Preschool 1 class.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Staff do not have their BBP training in Merit (T.B. and A.B.) A.S. who is the cook does not have a current food handlers card listed in Merit. There are two staff missing their initial training (T.B. and S.B.).”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
- Dec 12, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times split three ways: 39% had fewer, 39% the same, and 22% more (77 centers).
How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None1%
- 1 of 53%
- 2 of 59%
- 3 of 526%
- 4 of 539%This center
- All 522%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 23, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
(5) There was a swiffer and a broom in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (113) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Yellow classroom (111) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Kinder classroom (110) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (109) that were accessible to the children. There were multiple rakes, a wheelbarrow, and a shovel behind a fence and next to the exit gate on the playground that were accessible to the children.
· July 23, 2026
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Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 23, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
(11) The emergency exit gate in the back of the playground that leads to unlicensed space was difficult to open. Once it was opened and was released, the exit gate didn't latch fully.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
(5) There was a swiffer and a broom in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (113) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Yellow classroom (111) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Kinder classroom (110) that were accessible to the children. There were two brooms in the bathroom of the Pre K classroom (109) that were accessible to the children. There were multiple rakes, a wheelbarrow, and a shovel behind a fence and next to the exit gate on the playground that were accessible to the children.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
(5) There were 14 children and 1 teacher present in the Kinder classroom (110) at the time of the visit. Assistant director shared that the second teacher was on their break and they were under the impression that teachers in kindergarten classrooms can cover each other's breaks and one teacher can stay with the children on their own. Licensor asked what the children's ages are and if the children are enrolled or attending kindergarten. Assistant director shared that the children are 5 and 6 years old and are not enrolled or attending kindergarten. Due to the ages of the children and them not being enrolled or attending kindergarten, this classroom was out of ratio at the time of the visit.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 13, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
(2)(c) There were phone cords accessible to the children in the Kindergarten 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Pre-k 2 classrooms.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 5, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
There was a small trampoline in the hallway that was accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
(2)(c) There was a charger that was accessible to the children in the Pre-K 5 classroom. There were also multiple cords in the teacher's area that are accessible to the children. (3)(a) There was a pair of scissors in the Preschool 2 and Pre-K 4 classrooms that were accessible to the children.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
(1) A child's individual care plan was missing the health care provider's signature.
Jun 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · June 26, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Phone cords in the classrooms are accessible to children. There were a couple of classrooms that plastic bags could be accessible to children. There are shelves in the kitchen that are not anchored down.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
There was dish soap stored under the sink in the cabinet in Pre-2. There is a janitoral sink in the kitchen which should not be used since it is close proximity to food. There was a plunger stored in the bathroom in Preschool 1 class.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff do not have their BBP training in Merit (T.B. and A.B.) A.S. who is the cook does not have a current food handlers card listed in Merit. There are two staff missing their initial training (T.B. and S.B.).
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 889-1111
- Address
- 2700 Northup Way, Kirkland, 98004
- License
- PL-84507
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Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
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.