Kirkland · Licensed center
Everbrook Academy
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 184 children.
- Everbrook Academy: owned by American Securities (private equity).
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 4 valid, most recently in July 2026. The state also cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since April 2024.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received May 18, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jul 16, 2026
“Staff served a child food containing dairy despite the child's known dairy allergy.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor reviewed the child's records and verified the child had a documented allergy and Individual Care Plan on file. Interviews with staff determined the child's designated meal was not included on the food cart delivered by the kitchen staff. Staff reported that when the child's meal was not received, the classroom teacher located a container of yogurt in the classroom that was not labeled and assumed it belonged to the child. The teacher served the yogurt to the child without verifying its contents or contacting the kitchen regarding the missing snack. The yogurt contained dairy, a known allergen identified in the child's allergy documentation. Sufficient evidence was obtained to determine the staff failed to follow the child's allergy plan. Allegation determined to be Valid.”
WAC 110-300-0186(4)
Received Jan 21, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved May 27, 2026
“110-300-0186(4) Allegations staff served a child the Center's food without checking to see if he can consume it”
The state’s description of the complaint
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There is sufficant evidence to support a WAC violation occured, as staff A.A.A. and staff A.A.A. fed the child food he was allergic to provided by the program without checking to see if he could consume the food when the child brings his own food from home due to allergies”
WAC 110-300-0186(4)
Received Jul 30, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 28, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Staff admitted to making derogatory remarks about the child when he arrived daily, and stated other teachers do the same”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)(d)
Received Jun 3, 2024Valid complaintresolved Jun 20, 2024
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 21 (10%) have four or more, as this center does.
How all 210 similar-size centers compare
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:
- None47%
- Fewer than 443%
- 4 or more10%This center
Licensing inspections
Sep 30, 20262 citations
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Several staff have expired Safe Sleep training”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Several staff are showing they did not complete 10 hours of in service training per MERIT for 2025”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
Apr 29, 20263 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Staff person A.A.A. is missing a current Food Workers Card”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Staff person A.A.A. has not completed Child Care Basics training”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Staff person A.A.A. has expired Safe Sleep Training”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Jan 20, 20263 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Multiple staff are missing current food handlers training noted in MERIT. There was no current training copies in the files reviewed and the assistant director on site was not aware if the staff had taken the training recently.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Of the files reviewed staff members G. and A. have not completed the Child Care Basics.”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Multiple staff are missing current safe sleep training noted in MERIT. There was no current training copies in the files reviewed and the assistant director on site was not aware if the staff had taken the training recently.”
WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Apr 9, 20255 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that many staff have expired food handlers cards.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed many staff have not completed child care basics.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed many staff have expired safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that 1 staff have an expired first aid and CPR training and 4 staff have not completed first aid and cpr training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“It was observed Merit was not updated with current trainings.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
- Apr 3, 2024Nothing cited
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 30, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since April 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor reviewed the child's records and verified the child had a documented allergy and Individual Care Plan on file. Interviews with staff determined the child's designated meal was not included on the food cart delivered by the kitchen staff. Staff reported that when the child's meal was not received, the classroom teacher located a container of yogurt in the classroom that was not labeled and assumed it belonged to the child. The teacher served the yogurt to the child without verifying its contents or contacting the kitchen regarding the missing snack. The yogurt contained dairy, a known allergen identified in the child's allergy documentation. Sufficient evidence was obtained to determine the staff failed to follow the child's allergy plan. Allegation determined to be Valid.
· May 26, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 30, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
110-300-0106(8) Several staff have expired Safe Sleep training
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
110-300-0107(1) Several staff are showing they did not complete 10 hours of in service training per MERIT for 2025
May 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received May 18, 2026 · Resolved July 16, 2026
“Staff served a child food containing dairy despite the child's known dairy allergy.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(4) · Serious
Licensor reviewed the child's records and verified the child had a documented allergy and Individual Care Plan on file. Interviews with staff determined the child's designated meal was not included on the food cart delivered by the kitchen staff. Staff reported that when the child's meal was not received, the classroom teacher located a container of yogurt in the classroom that was not labeled and assumed it belonged to the child. The teacher served the yogurt to the child without verifying its contents or contacting the kitchen regarding the missing snack. The yogurt contained dairy, a known allergen identified in the child's allergy documentation. Sufficient evidence was obtained to determine the staff failed to follow the child's allergy plan. Allegation determined to be Valid.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · April 29, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
110-300-0106 (3) Staff person A.A.A. has not completed Child Care Basics training
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
110-300-0106(8) Staff person A.A.A. has expired Safe Sleep Training
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106 (12) Staff person A.A.A. is missing a current Food Workers Card
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received January 21, 2026 · Resolved May 27, 2026
“110-300-0186(4) Allegations staff served a child the Center's food without checking to see if he can consume it”
The state’s description of the complaint
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(4) · Serious
110-300-0186 (4) There is sufficant evidence to support a WAC violation occured, as staff A.A.A. and staff A.A.A. fed the child food he was allergic to provided by the program without checking to see if he could consume the food when the child brings his own food from home due to allergies
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 20, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
Of the files reviewed staff members G. and A. have not completed the Child Care Basics.
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
Multiple staff are missing current safe sleep training noted in MERIT. There was no current training copies in the files reviewed and the assistant director on site was not aware if the staff had taken the training recently.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Multiple staff are missing current food handlers training noted in MERIT. There was no current training copies in the files reviewed and the assistant director on site was not aware if the staff had taken the training recently.
Jul 2025 Complaint 3 valid issues
Complaint · Received July 30, 2025 · Resolved September 28, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
110-300-0331(1)(d) Staff admitted to making derogatory remarks about the child when he arrived daily, and stated other teachers do the same
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · April 9, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed that many staff have expired food handlers cards.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed many staff have not completed child care basics.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed many staff have expired safe sleep training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed that 1 staff have an expired first aid and CPR training and 4 staff have not completed first aid and cpr training.
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
It was observed Merit was not updated with current trainings.
Jun 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received June 3, 2024 · Resolved June 20, 2024
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 825-0775
- Address
- 12040 115th Ave. NE, Kirkland, 98034
- License
- PL-81578
- 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
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 everbrookacademy.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 american-securities.com
Everbrook Academy is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.