Giving Tree Learning Center INC

Center · Tukwila · 4230 S 164th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 74 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

Hours 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Days / week 5

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 29, 2025
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousOne child's two medications do not have medication authorization forms (only referenced on the allergy care plan). · March 29, 2024

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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · March 29, 2024

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

One child's two medications do not have medication authorization forms (only referenced on the allergy care plan).

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There are several "Little Tykes" brand plastic climbers that provider needs to check if they are only for residential use or allowed for commercial use.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Both playgrounds do not have sufficient wood chips under the fall zones - preschool playground has 6 1/2 inches and toddler playground has 7 inches. The requirement is at least 9 inches depth.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There are electrical cords accessible to children in the staff break room. Program may choose to put a child cover on doorknob to make room inaccessible.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The plastic bags in the toddler room drawer by the changing table were accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

The knives in the kitchen were accessible to children. Program may choose to put a child cover on kitchen doorknob to make room inaccessible.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The toddler room had doorknob covers on both of its exit doors; they were removed during the visit.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Baby wipes in preschool and pre-k need to be stored so they cannot be reached by children when not in use. Cleaners under the kitchen sink must be made inaccessible to children (program may choose to put a doorknob cover on kitchen door and keep it closed). Staff bathroom air freshener must be made inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Giving Tree Learning Center INC hasn’t published

Cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious in March 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family

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

Licensing and contact

State record

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