Licensed center
Gilman Montessori Academy 2
A Montessori center, licensed for 40 children. The state cited something at 4 of 4 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). No complaint investigation has found a violation here, true of 207 of 218 similar-size Seattle-area centers.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Montessori
“GMA is an early childhood Montessori school with eight years of rich history in the Issaquah and Sammamish communities.”In their words. gilmanmontessori.com, September 2026
One of 60 Seattle-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 256 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Gilman Montessori Academy 2 for what it has not published: who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
No complaint investigation has found a violation since February 2023
207: none11: one to four0: five or more
The 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Gilman Montessori Academy 2 (40 children) is compared with centers its size.
Routine visits: 4 of 4 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 5, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
The child's epi-pen did not have the child's name on it and the expiration of the medication was not on the prescription.
· August 5, 2026
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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · August 5, 2026
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
The child's epi-pen did not have the child's name on it and the expiration of the medication was not on the prescription.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Emergency drills have not been documented.
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
Several people are missing their 10 hours of in-service and have not completed the EQEL per wac.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since 2024.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
There were immunizations forms missing from the children's files that were reviewed.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
There were two epi-pens in the center that were expired.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
A toilet brush was in the children's bathroom.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · February 10, 2025
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
The following items were missing from the first aid kit: (i) A sling, or a large triangular bandage; (j) Adhesive tape; (k) A CPR barrier with a one-way valve or both an adult and pediatric CPR mask with a one-way valve; (l) A current first-aid manual; and (m) Hand sanitizer (for adult use only).
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The gate to the playground was hard to open and had an additional step that took special knowledge to allow the gate to open.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
One child's medication was expired. One child's medication did not have the prescription with the epi-pen.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
The following postings were missing: Floor plan with evauation routes. Emergency numbers with address and cross streets License A notice that inspection reports and any notices of enforcement actions for the previous three years are available from the licensee and the department;
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 3, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Cabinet with cleaning supplies needs to be labeled keep our of reach of children and locked. The staff bathroom which has the janitorial sink will need to be kept locked.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Website
- gilmanmontessori.com
- Address
- 1250 NW Mall St
- License
- PL-84348, active
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — gilmanmontessori.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Website — gilmanmontessori.com
- Address, License — data.wa.gov