Early World Montessori

Center · Mercer Island · 3027 80th Ave SE

What kind of place is this?

Size 80 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 1973
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“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
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Will it fit our family?

Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: ages served, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

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.

Safety requirements · 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.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Complaint

Complaint · May 21, 2024

License and program location · WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

The air sample results showed several slightly elvated and high mold spores in the sampled areas.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

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.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency playground doors locked.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

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.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency playground doors locked.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Sunscreen, hand santizer, and Clorox wipes accessible to chidlren.

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.