ZIP 98168 · Licensed center
Elba LLC
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 35 children.
What to know
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 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since April 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Sep 22, 2026Nothing cited
Dec 23, 20251 citation
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. One of the reviewed files, child Ca.C., did not have an annualy updated immunization record. Before the inspection ended, the provider printed an updated immunization record for the child's file.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Mar 28, 20251 citation
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed storage area door left open during the time of inspection. Storage area door did not have a lock or another method to prevent child access leading to cleaning supplies being accessible to children in program. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed an accessible mop being left in classroom after lunch cleanup.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(5)
Feb 28, 20241 citation
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“A child has documented asthma on paperwork and file contained a plan signed by the doctor and the parent. However, the child's meds were returned to the parent because they were expired and none had been brought back into the center. When the director, D. checked with staff they stated the parent informed the staff that the child no longer had asthma. Director, staff and parent was informed during the visit that a note is required from the doctor stating the child no longer has asthma. The parent came to pick up the child while the licensor was conducting the monitor visit and the director informed her of the letter requirement. If child is still diagnosed to have asthma the site will need to obtain updated paperwork and medication.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
Apr 26, 20231 citation
Safety requirements and Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Secure basketball hoop.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f), WAC 110-300-0145(1)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times split three ways: 39% had fewer, 39% the same, and 22% more (77 centers).
How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None1%
- 1 of 53%
- 2 of 59%
- 3 of 526%
- 4 of 539%This center
- All 522%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 22, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since April 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Licensor observed storage area door left open during the time of inspection. Storage area door did not have a lock or another method to prevent child access leading to cleaning supplies being accessible to children in program. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed an accessible mop being left in classroom after lunch cleanup.
· March 28, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 23, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
During the inspection, this licensor reviewed five child files. One of the reviewed files, child Ca.C., did not have an annualy updated immunization record. Before the inspection ended, the provider printed an updated immunization record for the child's file.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 28, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Licensor observed storage area door left open during the time of inspection. Storage area door did not have a lock or another method to prevent child access leading to cleaning supplies being accessible to children in program. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed an accessible mop being left in classroom after lunch cleanup.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 28, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
A child has documented asthma on paperwork and file contained a plan signed by the doctor and the parent. However, the child's meds were returned to the parent because they were expired and none had been brought back into the center. When the director, D. checked with staff they stated the parent informed the staff that the child no longer had asthma. Director, staff and parent was informed during the visit that a note is required from the doctor stating the child no longer has asthma. The parent came to pick up the child while the licensor was conducting the monitor visit and the director informed her of the letter requirement. If child is still diagnosed to have asthma the site will need to obtain updated paperwork and medication.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 26, 2023
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 578-0766
- Address
- 12610 Des Moines Memorial Dr S, Suite 108, 98168
- License
- PL-82547
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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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
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 115; 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.