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Chiara Preschool

chiarapreschool.com

At a glance

  • Small Montessori center, licensed for 30 children.
  • Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week.
  • Tuition $2,000 a month, full time; the age it is for isn’t stated. See costs
  • Run by a for-profit business.

What to know

License: 2 years 6 months to 6 years (state). They serve: ages 2 years, 6 months through 5 years, 11 months, fully potty trained (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 September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Mar 19, 20263 citations
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “One child on site with a peanut allergy does not have the medication on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(2)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

      • “2 child files reviewed have immunization records but they are not on the CIS form.”

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

  • Jan 21, 20251 citation
    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

      • “At the time of file review, it was determined that a staff's CPR/first aid training has expired”

        WAC 110-300-0230(1)

  • Sep 19, 20233 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “At the time of inspection the hardware used to secure window blinds are removed because of cleaning. Hardware for securing the blinds are observed on the window sill.”

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

    • Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “At the time of visit, Licensor observed a staff in ratio without complete background check. In addition, Licensor was informed that another new hire staff who works part time have not started the background check process.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(2)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Staff have not completed 30 hours childcare basics training”

        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
March 19, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site · March 19, 2026

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

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 19, 2026

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

One child with allergies does not have the individual needs plan on site

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

One child on site with a peanut allergy does not have the medication on site.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

2 child files reviewed have immunization records but they are not on the CIS form.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 21, 2025

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

At the time of file review, it was determined that a staff's CPR/first aid training has expired

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 30, 2026

At the time of inspection the hardware used to secure window blinds are removed because of cleaning. Hardware for securing the blinds are observed on the window sill.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 30, 2026

At the time of visit, Licensor observed a staff in ratio without complete background check. In addition, Licensor was informed that another new hire staff who works part time have not started the background check process.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 30, 2026

Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Director and staff have not renewed or have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Staff have not completed 30 hours childcare basics training

Report (PDF)

Shortlist replaces people’s names in the state’s text with initials. This is done by rule, not by hand, so it can miss a name or shorten a word that isn’t one. The state’s report, linked on each row, has the original.

What it costs

From $2,000 a month

Seattle-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$1,750 a month
Application fee
$250

A day here

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5 days a week

Schedule
Schedule
Full-day

How they teach

Montessori

“Our Modern Montessori program fosters independence, creativity, and a love for learning in a warm, engaging environment designed to support every child's unique journey.”

Details

Phone
(206) 257-1979
Address
14410 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 98133
License
PL-22378
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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Sources and dates

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee — Checked September 2026 chiarapreschool.com

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

Details

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.

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