Licensed center
Childrens Academy of Seattle 5 A
A center, licensed for 20 children. The state cited something at 4 of 4 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). No complaint investigation has found a violation here, true of 207 of 218 similar-size Seattle-area centers. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
No complaint investigation has found a violation since February 2023
207: none11: one to four0: five or more
The 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Childrens Academy of Seattle 5 A (20 children) is compared with centers its size.
Routine visits: 4 of 4 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- January 21, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a cubbie that was accessible to the children in the classroom.
· January 21, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 21, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a cubbie that was accessible to the children in the classroom.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) A child's file had a CIS form that was physically filled in and was not accompanied with a list of immunizations or was verified. A second child's file had a 'conditional' CIS form. A third child's file had a blank CIS form.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bag of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the toilet that was accessible to the children.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · August 14, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Dumpster outside exit gate is blocking the opening of the gate
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious
License age range issued on the particular license is 2 1/2 to 5 years old. It was observed that a child that is less than 2 1/2 years was present. Birthday was 08/02/2022
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
3 Child files were observed to have no immunizations and 1 child had immunizations but not on the appropriatte CIS form
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
Diapering procedure posting is not present except for the stand up procedure. Complete postings must be present.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(10) An assistant teacher on site must complete training for Blood Borne Pathogens (12) All staff who handle food must have a current Food Handlers Permit
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Outdoor storage shed must have a lock on it to prevent hildren from accessing
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 2, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Outlets were not tamper-resistant. Outlets near the sink were not equipped with GFCI.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 4018 NE 12th St
- License
- PL-83439, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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All checked September 2026.
State record
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Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov