Explore & Grow Learning Center

Center · Snoqualmie · 7329 Better Way SE, Suite #115

What kind of place is this?

Size 48 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 2015
Approach academic, faith-based

In the program’s own words

“Our academic-based preschool curriculum fosters a joy for learning through sensory-based experiences.” exploreandgrowlearning.com, August 2026
“We are a secular child care; we do not teach any religious dogma.” exploreandgrowlearning.com, July 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Days / week 5
Schedule full-week, part-week
Accepts subsidy Yes
Sources and dates

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

What will it cost us?

Toddler $2,230/mo
Preschool $1,970/mo
Part-time $1,445–$1,915/mo
Application fee $300
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
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Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 9, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

The gate in the back of the playground has more than 3 1/2 inches between the gate and the post. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Outdoor early learning program space · WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The gate in the back of the playground is not self latching or self-closing.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 7, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The ground cover under the climbing equipment appears to need to be maintained. When stepped upon it squishes water out at the seams. The ground cover surface is lifting in several places creating an uneven surface and tripping hazard.

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

Preschool classroom exit door is blocked by a teacher/child table and drying rack.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Complaint

Complaint · July 30, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 18, 2025

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

There were baby gates in front of the exit doors in two of the classrooms. There is also a baby gate that is in front of the exit to the hallway from the toddler room.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 4, 2023

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

The second exit from the playground is locked with a padlock that requires a key.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Complaint

Complaint · September 11, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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.