Licensed center
College for Kids at Kent
A Creative Curriculum center, licensed for 107 children. The state cited something at 2 of 4 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). Two complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Creative Curriculum, play-based, developmental and bilingual
“We offer 100% immersion at every age level, encouraging age-appropriate development and connections with cultures outside our own.”In their words. collegeforkidscenter.com, September 2026
“The Creative Curriculum”In their words. collegeforkidscenter.com, September 2026
“The curriculum is structured to be both play-based and intentional, meaning it integrates learning through exploration and guided activities.”In their words. collegeforkidscenter.com, September 2026
“Our school age program emphasizes project-based learning, whole-child development, and differentiated instruction.”In their words. collegeforkidscenter.com, September 2026
One of 24 Seattle-area providers that describe a Creative Curriculum approach, out of 256 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
Two complaint investigations found violations since February 2023
150: none52: one to four1: five or more
The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so College for Kids at Kent (107 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. College for Kids at Kent has had two. The most recent was in May 2024. Six centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 2 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
- December 12, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
Exit door was blocked. While speaking with director Julieanne, she stated the door was blocked by leaves that have been cleared.
· December 12, 2025
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 12, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Exit door was blocked. While speaking with director Julieanne, she stated the door was blocked by leaves that have been cleared.
May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · May 22, 2024 · Resolved August 20, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
Through the course of interviews and inspections, it was determined that a crayon was in the child's ear from an activity during childcare hours indicating lack of appropriate supervision during the activity.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 16, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
While observing the laundry room, Licensor Harris and Supervisor Reed observed an unlocked door accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
While obeserving the Pre-School 1 playground, Licensor Harris and Supervisor Reed observed double slide play structure was not arranged according to the CPSC guidelines. (1) While observing Pre-K playground, Licensor Harris and Supervisor Reed observed a slide structure that is not on a WAC approved ground cover that is compliant to the ASTM standards. (1)(a)(b)
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · October 6, 2023 · Resolved November 1, 2023
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Licensor observed classroom security video provided by center
A day here
- Meals
- Organic, locally-sourced meals and snacks provided to every child
Details
- Website
- collegeforkidscenter.com
- Address
- 23310 Lakeside Blvd E
- License
- PL-28596, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — collegeforkidscenter.com
How they teach
- Approach — collegeforkidscenter.com
How they teach
- Approach — collegeforkidscenter.com
How they teach
- Approach — collegeforkidscenter.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals — collegeforkidscenter.com
Details
- Website — collegeforkidscenter.com
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov