“Montessori is not just education - it is a transformative experience that helps your child to succeed, not just in school, but in life.” chestnutmontessori.com, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 5 of the 5 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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(1)(a) There was a pack of Pampers and and a pack of Honest cleansing wipes in cubbies in the bathroom labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children.· January 22, 2026
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.
Licensing visit · January 22, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a pack of Pampers and and a pack of Honest cleansing wipes in cubbies in the bathroom labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children.
Licensing visit · February 25, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Playground equipment to include the tire swing, wooden climber with slide, slide off the deck, dome jungle gym, and monkey bars (horizontal ladder) are not installed following CPSC playground safety guidelines. They do not have adequate use zones and fall material. Other materials are placed within the use zones. The monkey bars are intended for childred over 4 years old.
Licensing visit · October 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
11) CPR/FA training was completed through an online training and did not include the hands on component for Erika Stafford. 3) child care basics has not been completed by Samantha Ryan or April Malley.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
two trays with shoes are blocking the pathway in front of the exit door for the pine classroom.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Children files reviewed did not include current immunizations (1 from 9/28/23), one did not include a CIS at all, and one was not medically verified.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
aquafor labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in a basket near the floor in the bathroom in the Garden classroom.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
0146(1 A and B)---All of the playground equipment noted in this paragraph have been installed and inspected in years past by DCYF and accepted. Any requirement to remove and replace all of the equipment that now may not comply to newer rules and the arbitrary enforcement, would cause a severe hardship as the cost would be prohibitive. Fall zone surfacing material will be upgraded within ten days, allowing for scheduling. We would choose to dispute the requirement to rebuild the playground based on the prior inspections and acceptance by DCYF. WAC 110-300-0146(1 A and B)---All of the playground equipment noted in this paragraph have been installed and inspected in years past by DCYF and accepted. Any requirement to remove and replace all of the equipment that now may not comply to newer rules and the arbitrary enforcement, would cause a severe hardship as the cost would be prohibitive. Fall zone surfacing material will be upgraded within ten days, allowing for scheduling. We would choose to dispute the requirement to rebuild the playground based on the prior inspections and acceptance by DCYF.
Licensing visit · May 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious
Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required First aid and CPR training. (11) Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required Food Handlers Permit through a local health jurisdiction. (12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed that Center Aide TH (employed 4 mo.), Center Director AM (employed 11 years and 11 mo.), Center Assistant Teacher PO (employed 7 mo.), and Center Assistant Teacher C.S. (employed 1 year 9 mo.) have not completed the required Childcare Basic Training within 3 months of employment. (3)
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · June 28, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Claire needs BBP Bhavna needs First Aid Claire needs CPR/First Aid Claire needs a Food Handlers card
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