“Guided by Montessori principles, we nurture each child's natural curiosity, independence, and love of learning through hands-on experiences and thoughtful guidance.” clcmontessori.com, July 2026
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During the visit, it was observed that several staff members had expired food handler permits.· September 26, 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.
Licensing visit · September 26, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During the visit, it was observed that several staff members had expired food handler permits.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
On the playground, two slides were placed directly on the ground without maintaining the required six-foot fall zone. One slide was placed on a turf grass surface, which does not provide adequate impact-absorbing material.
Licensing visit · July 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
One teacher did not complete the Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) class, and another teacher did not complete the Child Care Basics class, both of which are required within the first three months of employment.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plan stored with the prescription medication was observed to be unsigned by the healthcare provider.
Licensing visit · January 11, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child C. does not have individual care plan for dairy allergy. Child SL allergic to tomato- no individula care plan. Child O. allergic to fish- no individula care plan. Child EY has Benadryl and Ep-pen for nut allergy. Individula care plan is missing information about symptoms, substitute foods, names of medications and how to administer medications. The plan is not signed by a medical provider. Parents have not trained staff on medication administration.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Window blinds were loose, not attached to safety hooks on the wall. Plastic bags accessible under the sink in classroom 2.
WAC 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Staff MK and SV, and SK don't have CORE training after 3 months of employment. Staff MK doesn't have emergency prepredenss, children experiencing homelessnes, or child abuse neglect, and exploitation training. Staff SV doesn't have emergency prepredenss, children experiencing homelessnes, or child abuse neglect, and exploitation training. staff SK Staff MK doesn't have emergency prepredenss, children experiencing homelessnes, or child abuse neglect, and exploitation training. Staff SK doesn't have food worker training.
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