Issaquah · Licensed center
Day Care Center
At a glance
- Small play-based center, licensed for 26 children.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since September 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 12, 20269 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A slide "Step 2" was observed placed on a mat on the balcony. The area did not have the fall zone or ground surfacing required by the manufacturer’s specifications.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The sanitizing and desinfectant products were observed storied under the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The exterior gate was equipped with a self-latching mechanism; however, the mechanism was not functioning properly.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Some food items were not stored in sealed containers, and multiple food items were not labeled with the dates they were opened. The Director labeled the items during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposalShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The garbage container located in the bathroom on the second floor was used to dispose of paper towels and used diapers.”
WAC 110-300-0221(4)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No sound-producing mechanisms were observed installed on the emergency exit doors.”
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fire drill form posted on the refrigerator documented the most recent fire drill as occurring in May 2026.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No documentation of the required quarterly fire drills was observed.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“One child’s file was missing immunization records.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Jul 30, 20255 citations
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Although food handler training, CPR and First Aid trainings and The bloodborne pathogens training dates were registered in MERIT, no corresponding certificates were observed in the teacher files.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The second allergy medication listed in the individual care plan was not obtained by the program from the child’s family.”
WAC 110-300-0186(2)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The medication authorization form was not present in the child’s file.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)
General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The director of the program did not meet the ECE credit requirements. No staff member with ECE qualifications fulfilling the role of director was observed in MERIT.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Two children’s files did not contain immunization records. Two other records were submitted using the CIS form but were handwritten and lacked medical verification.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 19, 202411 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The slide was observed positioned on a hard ground surface in the roofed play area designated for younger children.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Plastic bags were observed stored on an open shelf near the diaper changing station, making them accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Two bottles of bleach were observed stored on a shelf in the entry room, within reach of children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0197(3)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Cleaning schedulesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The third step for the bathroom and diaper changing station was labeled as a sanitizer instead of a disinfectant.”
WAC 110-300-0241(7)
General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The personnel hired as director had not verified their diploma through the Merit electronic workforce system. The "hiring education" and "job role education" requirements are in "action required" status and remain unmet.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“One teacher working with older children did not have a TB test record in either Merit or the paper files.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d)
Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Nov 6, 20232 citations
General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The directors, M.M. and O.D. do not show any education listed in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“There is no qualified person listed in Merit with their education confirmed.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Sep 6, 20239 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was an over the counter cream in the diaper area in the toddler room without a name on it and the cream is expired.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There is a dome climber on the preschool playground is not secured per the manufacture's guidelines and doesn't have the proper six foot fall zone.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There are plastic bags accessible on the changing table. There is a cabinet in the toddler room that is not sequred to the wall and it wasn't closed and there are items that state keep out of reach of children in the cabinet. The springs on the bouncy horse outside are potential pinching hazards.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The exit doors were locked from the inside. There is a wooden half door that is locked and blocks the emergency exit in the toddler room.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The staff member O.D. was preparing meals and does not have a food handlers card documented in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There is an aerosol spray near the diaper table that is accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“M.B. and O.D. do not have their first aid/ cpr training in Merit. The first aid kit did not have a triangular bandage in it.”
WAC 110-300-0230(1)
General staff qualificationsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The directors, M.M. and O.D. do not show any education listed in Merit. There is not a program supervisor that has the education requirement in Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0100(3)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Fire and diaster drills are not up to date.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a), WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
The state cited rules at all 5 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 78% of 77.
How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None1%
- 1 of 53%
- 2 of 59%
- 3 of 526%
- 4 of 539%
- All 522%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- October 12, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
A slide "Step 2" was observed placed on a mat on the balcony. The area did not have the fall zone or ground surfacing required by the manufacturer’s specifications.
· October 12, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · October 12, 2026
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The exterior gate was equipped with a self-latching mechanism; however, the mechanism was not functioning properly.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
A slide "Step 2" was observed placed on a mat on the balcony. The area did not have the fall zone or ground surfacing required by the manufacturer’s specifications.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
Some food items were not stored in sealed containers, and multiple food items were not labeled with the dates they were opened. The Director labeled the items during the visit.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
One child’s file was missing immunization records.
Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal
WAC 110-300-0221(4) · Short Term
The garbage container located in the bathroom on the second floor was used to dispose of paper towels and used diapers.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The sanitizing and desinfectant products were observed storied under the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
No sound-producing mechanisms were observed installed on the emergency exit doors.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
The fire drill form posted on the refrigerator documented the most recent fire drill as occurring in May 2026.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
No documentation of the required quarterly fire drills was observed.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · July 30, 2025
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The director of the program did not meet the ECE credit requirements. No staff member with ECE qualifications fulfilling the role of director was observed in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Although food handler training, CPR and First Aid trainings and The bloodborne pathogens training dates were registered in MERIT, no corresponding certificates were observed in the teacher files.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
The second allergy medication listed in the individual care plan was not obtained by the program from the child’s family.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two children’s files did not contain immunization records. Two other records were submitted using the CIS form but were handwritten and lacked medical verification.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
The medication authorization form was not present in the child’s file.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · August 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0197(3) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
The third step for the bathroom and diaper changing station was labeled as a sanitizer instead of a disinfectant.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The slide was observed positioned on a hard ground surface in the roofed play area designated for younger children.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed stored on an open shelf near the diaper changing station, making them accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Two bottles of bleach were observed stored on a shelf in the entry room, within reach of children.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The personnel hired as director had not verified their diploma through the Merit electronic workforce system. The "hiring education" and "job role education" requirements are in "action required" status and remain unmet.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
One teacher working with older children did not have a TB test record in either Merit or the paper files.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
There is no qualified person listed in Merit with their education confirmed.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The directors, M.M. and O.D. do not show any education listed in Merit.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · September 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
There was an over the counter cream in the diaper area in the toddler room without a name on it and the cream is expired.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
There is a dome climber on the preschool playground is not secured per the manufacture's guidelines and doesn't have the proper six foot fall zone.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There are plastic bags accessible on the changing table. There is a cabinet in the toddler room that is not sequred to the wall and it wasn't closed and there are items that state keep out of reach of children in the cabinet. The springs on the bouncy horse outside are potential pinching hazards.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The exit doors were locked from the inside. There is a wooden half door that is locked and blocks the emergency exit in the toddler room.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
M.B. and O.D. do not have their first aid/ cpr training in Merit. The first aid kit did not have a triangular bandage in it.
WAC 110-300-0100(3) · Short Term
The directors, M.M. and O.D. do not show any education listed in Merit. There is not a program supervisor that has the education requirement in Merit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The staff member O.D. was preparing meals and does not have a food handlers card documented in Merit.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
There is an aerosol spray near the diaper table that is accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Fire and diaster drills are not up to date.
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What it costs
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A day here
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner served daily
Outdoors
- Outdoors
- Daily outdoor play, including gardening and nature walks
How they teach
Play-based and bilingual
“We follow a play-based curriculum that fosters the development of cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and linguistic skills.”
Who cares for your child
Tania (Pre-K Teacher, Bellevue) since 2015, Irina (Pre-K Teacher, Issaquah) five years there, Oksana (Director & Co-Founder), 20 years in early childhood and Katya (Toddler & Preschool Teacher, Bellevue), 6 years in early childhood.
11 years · Seattle-area median 13, among 77 that publish
Details
- Phone
- (425) 736-9526
- Address
- 1790 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, 98027
- License
- PL-27549
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 fairylandlearningcenter.com/about-us
- Approach — Checked October 2026 fairylandlearningcenter.com/programs
Who cares for your child
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Meals — Checked September 2026 fairylandlearningcenter.com/…/fac9d9_01b075d8775a4690b2dad74fb15dd417.pdf
- Outdoors — Checked September 2026 fairylandlearningcenter.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 fairylandlearningcenter.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 115; large is 116 to 323.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.