Debbie Leaars Childrens Center

Center · Edmonds · 828 Caspers Street

What kind of place is this?

Size 54 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, 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
Website edmondsumc.org

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 5, 2026
On file
3 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousOne staff member (R.E.) had expired background check. · January 5, 2026

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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 5, 2026

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

One staff member (R.E.) had expired background check.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 21, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There were plastic bags accessible to children which were moved during inspection.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

There were products labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an accessible location to children. There was a storage closet that was unlocked and was locked during inspection.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 28, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Cleaning and sanitizing products were stored in locations accessible to children, including a restroom floor and classroom shelf.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Debbie Leaars Childrens Center hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in January 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Licensing and contact

State record

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