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 programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
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
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

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)
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.

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
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

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

Complaint · January 17, 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)
Sources and dates

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