ZIP 98029 · Licensed center
Chabad of the Central Cascades
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 26 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 all 3 of its licensing inspections since March 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 14, 20263 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Emergency exit door was locked. The teachers believed that the doors could be locked during nap time. Licensor provided information about WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a). Doors were unlocked prior to licensor leaving.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Seasaw equipment for multiple children placed too close to other equipment. It was removed at the time of inspeciton.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)
Jan 16, 20251 citation
Attendance recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Attendance record did not reflect a child that moved from the home license to toddler classroom. The ratio was not reflected accurately in the attendance.”
WAC 110-300-0455(3)
Mar 20, 20246 citations
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Child A. doesn't have indivividual care plan for his Epi-pen.”
WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Safety plug inserted in an electrical outlet. Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom area. Power strip with surge protector fastened to the wall next to the sink.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The exit door in the Seeds classroom had a baby gate placed in it. Door locked from the inside.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Bear mace placed in a drawer accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Lighter placed a drawer accessible to children in the Seeds room.”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d)
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
- May 14, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure.
· May 14, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 14, 2026
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
Seasaw equipment for multiple children placed too close to other equipment. It was removed at the time of inspeciton.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
Bouncing equipment made out of play posts set in a large black tire designed to be used by several children at the same time. Licensor observed children bouncing on the structure.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit door was locked. The teachers believed that the doors could be locked during nap time. Licensor provided information about WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a). Doors were unlocked prior to licensor leaving.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 16, 2025
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Attendance record did not reflect a child that moved from the home license to toddler classroom. The ratio was not reflected accurately in the attendance.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · March 20, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child A. doesn't have indivividual care plan for his Epi-pen.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Prescription medication was not accompanied with medication authorization form.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Safety plug inserted in an electrical outlet. Plastic bags accessible to children in the bathroom area. Power strip with surge protector fastened to the wall next to the sink.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The exit door in the Seeds classroom had a baby gate placed in it. Door locked from the inside.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Bear mace placed in a drawer accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(d) · Serious
Lighter placed a drawer accessible to children in the Seeds room.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 985-8996
- Address
- 24119 SE Black Nuget Rd, 98029
- License
- PL-81077
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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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
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 115; large is 116 to 323.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.