Community School of West Seattle

Center · Seattle · 9450 22nd Ave SW

What kind of place is this?

Size 78 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 2005
Approach reggio-emilia, play-based

In the program’s own words

“Today, Community School of West Seattle continues that vision as a Reggio-inspired, play-based preschool where children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate their interests, and build meaningful relationships with peers and teachers.” cswsplay.org, August 2026
“Today, Community School of West Seattle continues that vision as a Reggio-inspired, play-based preschool where children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate their interests, and build meaningful relationships with peers and teachers.” cswsplay.org, August 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served 2.5 through 5 years old
Hours 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day, half-day
Holiday closures Closed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day, Winter Break, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Summer Break, per the school calendar.
Accepts subsidy Yes
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What will it cost us?

Monthly tuition From $1,793 about $12/hr
Part-time $1,439/mo
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
Website cswsplay.org
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State record — Washington DCYF

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2025

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(c)-Medication was not in origional package.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)- Medication had childs name labled on the ouside of a plastic ziplock bag and the childs name labeled on the actaul medicine bottles and epi pen with a label maker.

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Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Chipped paint was observed on the walls in one classroom.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

A child with asthma had expired medication.

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Mar 2024 Complaint

Complaint · March 26, 2024

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

During the inspection, Licensor Harris determined that the staff member involved in this interaction did not practice guidance and interactions with the child in the Intake. At this time, staff member has been removed from the Center and is no longer a staff member. The following day, all staff members completed positive guidance and interactions training. Director reviewed policies with staff members and informed staff members to report concerning behaviors and instances to Leadership as soon as possible. (1)(c)

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Mar 2024 Complaint

Complaint · March 13, 2024

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(c) · Serious

Based on the information gathered from the inspection, it was determined that the level of supervision should have been raised on 3/13/2024 and staff members should have planned accordingly to prevent similar incidents from happening again on 3/13/2024.

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Nov 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · November 1, 2023

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

The first-aid kit was observed to be missing the following item at the time of inspection: First-aid manual.

Water hazards and swimming pools · WAC 110-300-0175(1) · Immediate

A large size fish tank without a physical barrier on top was observed in the common area (studio) where the water was accessible to children at the time of inspection.

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term

One of the refrigerators in the kitchen area was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Large items were observed on top of floating shelves in the Vashon Island classroom that posed a risk of tipping at the of inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

A padlock was observed to be placed on the latch of a second emergency exit gate in the outdoor area (Blake Island) at the time of inspection.

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