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Dreamtree Preschool

At a glance

  • Medium center, licensed for 52 children.

What to know

License: 2 years 6 months to 7 years (state).

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 3 of its licensing inspections since August 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jun 18, 20254 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “2c) loose lamp cords and a loose cord for a camera were accessible to children. 6/23/2025 Lamp has been changed to a shorter lamp. The cord is inaccessible and the camera has been removed. 3f) several shelving systems were not secured to prevent them from tipping over. 4c) free standing lamps were not secured to prevent them from tipping. 6/23/2025 Tall lamps have been changed to shorter lamps to prevent tipping.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “3) The fridge temp registered at 45 degrees. Corrected: J. lowered the temp right away, onsite. 4) snack items were observed stored in a cabinet. Some items are no longer in their original container or have been opened. They are labeled with the date opened, but not what the items is or the mfg expiration date. A box of opened gold fish crackers were not stored airtight.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “A statement is missing from the required postings: The location of emergency medical information for children and staff. Where can this information be found?”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • Jan 28, 202512 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The volunteer has not completed these health and safety trainings. (Y.L.)”

        WAC 110-300-0106(4)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The ground cover (play chips) measured 4 inches at the bottom of the slide.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “bleach and other cleaners were observed to be stored under the classroom sink, not locked or secured. It was accessible to children. The sanitizer spray was observed to be on the counter within children reach.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

    • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “One volunteer did not have a current negative TB test. (Y.L.)”

        WAC 110-300-0105(3)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “2c) cords were seen accessible children throughout the licensed space. 3c) the backing to a book shelf was seen falling off in the second classroom. 3f) several shelf systems were observed to pose a tipping hazard since they were not secured. 5d) extension cords were used accessible to the children. One was seen strung across the classroom floor. A mini fridge was not directly plugged into an outlet. In a drawer accessible to the children tacks with sharp points were observed.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

    • Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The classroom door was propped open. It could not be heard to open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.”

        WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “4b) quarterly disaster drills have not been documented. 4d) notes about how the drills went have not been documented for fire drills in November and December. quarterly drill notes have not been documented. 2) The disaster policy does not reflect this program. It references infants ("Infants will be placed into rolling evacuation cribs for evacuation.). The program does not care for infants and does not have cribs. It does not address how they will evacuate those that cannot walk. A template was used that has not been completed to reflect this program and meet all WAC requirements.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(2)

    • Program based staff policies and trainingLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Documented training for program policies, RCW 43.216, WAC 110-300 and WAC 110-06 has not been documented for staff. Staff policies do not meet WAC as outlined. Risk”

        WAC 110-300-0110(2)

    • Parent or guardian handbook and related policiesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “The parent policy does not address the program's surveillance, field trips or off site activities, kindergarten transition plan”

        WAC 110-300-0450(2)

    • Child restraint policyLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “A restraint policy was not found in the parent handbook for review.”

        WAC 110-300-0490(1)

    • PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Information listed in RCW 43.216.687 is not posted (additional licensing information is available upon request). The child care license is not posted. Directions to the program are not posted.”

        WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

    • Health policyLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “A health policy that meets WAC as outlined has not been approved.”

        WAC 110-300-0500(1), WAC 110-300-0500(2)

  • Aug 28, 20243 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “1ab) the playchips surrounding the large climber/slide only measure 1.5 inches.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “3a) there are two broken edges of the sandbox which create sharp edges, as well as the row boat seats having sharp edges 3f) the cubbies are not secured to the wall to prevent tipping 3g) the playground had garbage scattered throughout it, the paint on the row boat was chipping as well as missing sections of the seat where chipping styrofoam was seen 4g) a loft is seen in classroom 3 5a) outlets throughout the classrooms are not Tamper Resistent 5b) outlets near sinks and toilets are not GFCI type and Tamper Resistent”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children were stored under an unlocked or unsecured cabinet, accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.

How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None12%
  • 1 of 321%
  • 2 of 335%
  • All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
June 18, 2025
On file
3 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — 2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it. · June 18, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 18, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

2c) loose lamp cords and a loose cord for a camera were accessible to children. 6/23/2025 Lamp has been changed to a shorter lamp. The cord is inaccessible and the camera has been removed. 3f) several shelving systems were not secured to prevent them from tipping over. 4c) free standing lamps were not secured to prevent them from tipping. 6/23/2025 Tall lamps have been changed to shorter lamps to prevent tipping.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

3) The fridge temp registered at 45 degrees. Corrected: J. lowered the temp right away, onsite. 4) snack items were observed stored in a cabinet. Some items are no longer in their original container or have been opened. They are labeled with the date opened, but not what the items is or the mfg expiration date. A box of opened gold fish crackers were not stored airtight.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A statement is missing from the required postings: The location of emergency medical information for children and staff. Where can this information be found?

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · January 28, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

The volunteer has not completed these health and safety trainings. (Y.L.)

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

One volunteer did not have a current negative TB test. (Y.L.)

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term

Documented training for program policies, RCW 43.216, WAC 110-300 and WAC 110-06 has not been documented for staff. Staff policies do not meet WAC as outlined. Risk

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The ground cover (play chips) measured 4 inches at the bottom of the slide.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

2c) cords were seen accessible children throughout the licensed space. 3c) the backing to a book shelf was seen falling off in the second classroom. 3f) several shelf systems were observed to pose a tipping hazard since they were not secured. 5d) extension cords were used accessible to the children. One was seen strung across the classroom floor. A mini fridge was not directly plugged into an outlet. In a drawer accessible to the children tacks with sharp points were observed.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

bleach and other cleaners were observed to be stored under the classroom sink, not locked or secured. It was accessible to children. The sanitizer spray was observed to be on the counter within children reach.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The classroom door was propped open. It could not be heard to open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

The parent policy does not address the program's surveillance, field trips or off site activities, kindergarten transition plan

Child restraint policy

WAC 110-300-0490(1) · Long Term

A restraint policy was not found in the parent handbook for review.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Information listed in RCW 43.216.687 is not posted (additional licensing information is available upon request). The child care license is not posted. Directions to the program are not posted.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

4b) quarterly disaster drills have not been documented. 4d) notes about how the drills went have not been documented for fire drills in November and December. quarterly drill notes have not been documented. 2) The disaster policy does not reflect this program. It references infants ("Infants will be placed into rolling evacuation cribs for evacuation.). The program does not care for infants and does not have cribs. It does not address how they will evacuate those that cannot walk. A template was used that has not been completed to reflect this program and meet all WAC requirements.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(1) / 110-300-0500(2) · Long Term / None

A health policy that meets WAC as outlined has not been approved.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 28, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1ab) the playchips surrounding the large climber/slide only measure 1.5 inches.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

3a) there are two broken edges of the sandbox which create sharp edges, as well as the row boat seats having sharp edges 3f) the cubbies are not secured to the wall to prevent tipping 3g) the playground had garbage scattered throughout it, the paint on the row boat was chipping as well as missing sections of the seat where chipping styrofoam was seen 4g) a loft is seen in classroom 3 5a) outlets throughout the classrooms are not Tamper Resistent 5b) outlets near sinks and toilets are not GFCI type and Tamper Resistent

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children were stored under an unlocked or unsecured cabinet, accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 778-7270
Address
209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004
License
PL-84516
Quality program
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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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 115 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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.

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