Columbia Crest Montessori

Center · Kenmore · 18030 73rd Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 112 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“we combine the proven principles of Montessori education with key aspects of 21st-century learning” columbiacrestmontessori.org, August 2026

Will it fit our family?

Hours 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Schedule Half Day, Full Day, Full Day Extended

What will it cost us?

Application fee $300

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 16, 2026
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed 30 hours of childcare basics 0106 (10) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed Blood borne pathogens training. 0106 (11) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed food handler training · October 9, 2024

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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Serious / Short Term

At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed 30 hours of childcare basics 0106 (10) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed Blood borne pathogens training. 0106 (11) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that some of the staff have not yet completed food handler training

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

At the time of the visit, it was observed that gloves are accessible to the children in some of the classrooms. 0165 (4)(e) At the time of the visit the water temperatute in room 103 was measured at 62.1 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, most of the handwashing sinks did not meet the required temperature.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of the visit, the emergency exit gate is locked.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

At time of the visit, the licensor observed expired diaper creams, benadryl and inhaler. Sunscreen sprays in some of the classrooms are acceesible to the children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

(10(a) At the time of the visit, the licensor observed clorox disinfecting wipes, bottle of soap accessible to the children. The staff corrected the violation by removing the soap and the clorox wipes. 0260 (2)(a)(b) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that most locking device installed on cabinets in the classrooms are no longer working.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Columbia Crest Montessori hasn’t published

A typical day.

Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious in October 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family

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

Licensing and contact

State record

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