Licensed center

Discovery Childcare Inc

A center, licensed for 50 children. One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 182 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

Not published

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What the state has found

One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023

182: none28: one to four0: five or more

The 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.

Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Discovery Childcare Inc (50 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 210, 182 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Discovery Childcare Inc has had one. The most recent was in March 2026. Nine centers its size have had more.

Routine visits: 3 of 3 cited something

Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 2, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious — Video footage and reports from the staff member indicate that the child's arm was grabbed roughly while he was being pulled away from another child; this action caused marks on the child's arm including a scratch. · March 2, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 2, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

white fence dividing toddler play area has gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches (gap measures at 4 inches).

Report (PDF)

Feb 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · February 23, 2026 · Resolved April 21, 2026

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Video footage and reports from the staff member indicate that the child's arm was grabbed roughly while he was being pulled away from another child; this action caused marks on the child's arm including a scratch.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 26, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

Emergency exit gate needs to be self-closing.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 12, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Chemicals in kitchen need to be child locked or the door to the kitchen needs to remain closed and locked.

Report (PDF)

A day here

Not published

Details

Website
discoverychildcareinc.com
Address
900 W Casino Rd
License
PL-20818, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4

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All checked September 2026.

State record

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