Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center

Center · Magnolia · 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way

What kind of place is this?

Size 38 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach nature-outdoor, highscope

In the program’s own words

“Play-based & nature-based preschool program” unitedindians.org, August 2026
“HighScope curriculum to support cognitive, emotional, and social development” unitedindians.org, August 2026

Will it fit our family?

Ages served ages 3 to 5
Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Schedule full-day (with after-school care available)

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 4, 2025
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid backpack is stored on floor shelf which is accessible to children. · September 4, 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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 4, 2025

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid backpack is stored on floor shelf which is accessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the vacuum machine was behind the eagle classroom door also accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · January 17, 2025 · Resolved April 4, 2025

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

This was a self-reported intake and after inspecting licensor learned that staff was let go of due to this incident. WAC 110-300-0331(1)(C)

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center hasn’t published

Cost, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the three findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in September 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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

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