Good Samaritan School

Center · Sammamish · 1757 244th Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 66 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“We are a play-based preschool that uses emergent curriculum practices to build on each child’s unique strengths and abilities.” goodsamepiscopal.org, August 2026

How this compares

Washington DCYF cited something at 2 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.

Who will be with our child?

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

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
November 6, 2025
On file
4 visits since May 2023 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThe ICP does not include the details of the known allergies. The form just states "nuts." The ICP does not identify foods that can be consumed as a substitute. · April 16, 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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · April 16, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The ICP does not include the details of the known allergies. The form just states "nuts." The ICP does not identify foods that can be consumed as a substitute.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

3g) A first aid kit was seen to have peeling paint where rust was exposed. The cupboards were seen to be worn so the finish had worn off leaving exposed wood, no longer sealed to be easily cleaned and sanitized. 4e) The water temperature at the hand washing sink in the Deer bathroom tested at 122.5 degrees F.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Cough drops were seen stored in a teacher's drawer with her personal items which were located in a low cupboard drawer accessible to children.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

CP does not have a current CPR/FA certification. She counts in ratio.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 24, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

The ground cover of play chips is not at the approrpiate depth. Two slides share a 6 foot fall zone. The plastic climber does not have a 6 foot fall zone around it, placed where it is.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

2d) plastic bags were seen in several areas. (outside, the diapering station. under sinks, etc) 3g) chipping paint on the walls was seen throughout the progam. A broke plastic collander was seen in the sand box. 5b) an outlet under the sinks is not GFCI or TR.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

Bleach solutions are stored on classroom counters (adult waist height), accessible to children. Conditioner was also seen under a sink, as well as clorox wipes and magic erasers.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Good Samaritan School hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup.

Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in April 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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