College for Kids @ Lynnwood

Center · Lynnwood · 5030 168th St SW

What kind of place is this?

Size 95 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach play-based, developmental, bilingual, creative-curriculum

In the program’s own words

“The focus in this curriculum is on providing rich, hands-on, and play-based learning experiences that foster growth across these domains.” collegeforkidscenter.com, August 2026
“Our school age program emphasizes project-based learning, whole-child development, and differentiated instruction.” collegeforkidscenter.com, August 2026
“We offer 100% immersion at every age level, encouraging age-appropriate development and connections with cultures outside our own.” collegeforkidscenter.com, August 2026
“The Creative Curriculum” collegeforkidscenter.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 25, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Storage closet did not have locking mechanism or method to prevent child access.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2023 Complaint

Complaint · July 20, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 2, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Both playgrounds have equipment without ages stickers. Toddler playground has equipment made for home use that needs to be removed. Wooden edge around the layground is rotting and needs to be replaced. Woodchips are not 9 in deep and need additional chips. Tires are cracked and need to be removed as they leach chemicals. Square turf pads scattered around need to be removed. Standing water at the back of the playground needs to be drained. Tall wooden"tree house" has chipping paint all over it and broken parts.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.