“The Montessori method is based upon the child's ability to develop at his/her own pace in an enticing and curriculum rich environment.” earlyworldmontessori.com, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas.· June 3, 2024
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.
Licensing visit · July 12, 2024
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Few immunization records observed in children's files were not updated with the latest immunization record.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
The cords were observed to be accessible to children in both classrooms. 110-300-0165(30)(a) - The knives and forks were observed in the cubbies at a level accessible to children, with no safety locks on them.
Complaint · May 21, 2024 · Resolved July 18, 2024
WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious
The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas.
Licensing visit · December 22, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Individual care plan for KL has no information on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to children.
Licensing visit · December 7, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Individual care plan for KL has no inforemation on substitute foods. Child AK needs an individual care plan for his medication. No individual care plan for the epi-pen.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Sunscreen, hand santizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to chidlren.
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Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in June 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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