Greenwood Social Emotional Childcare Cooperative

Center · Seattle · 9535 Greenwood Ave N

What kind of place is this?

Size 82 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Established 2023
Approach montessori, play-based, waldorf, developmental, reggio-emilia

In the program’s own words

“Our play-based curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies, encouraging individuality, independence, and creativity.” gsecc.org, August 2026
“Play-Based, Social-Emotional Curriculum Our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies to foster holistic growth through play, creativity, and emotional development.” gsecc.org, July 2026
“Our play-based curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies, encouraging individuality, independence, and creativity.” gsecc.org, August 2026
“Whole-child approach — nurturing social, emotional, intellectual, creative, and physical development” gsecc.org, July 2026
“Our play-based curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies, encouraging individuality, independence, and creativity.” gsecc.org, August 2026

Who will be with our child?

Infant 1 teacher to 3–4 children
Toddler 1 teacher to 4–5 children
Preschool 1 teacher to 7–8 children

Will it fit our family?

Schedule full-time, part-time

What will it cost us?

Infant $3,320/mo
Preschool $2,500/mo
Part-time $1,100–$2,900/mo

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+
License status Active
Website gsecc.org

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 17, 2025
On file
3 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousStaff member N. missing proof of completed food handler training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · November 17, 2025

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.

Apr 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · April 21, 2026 · Resolved June 3, 2026

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

Report (PDF)

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · November 17, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff member N. missing proof of completed food handler training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

In the dogwoods classroom there is a cord to a lamp that hangs by the window. It is accessible to children and can form a loop around a child's neck. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

Licensor inspected a first aid kit. It was missing- hand sanitizer, thermometer and tweezers.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · June 23, 2025 · Resolved August 12, 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 28, 2025

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child's individual care plan missing DR. signature.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 1, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

One of the child files with an allergy did not have the individual care plan on file.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

some staff missing 30 hrs. initial stars, child abuse/neglect training and safe sleep trainings.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · November 30, 2023 · Resolved April 9, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

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

Report (PDF)

Mar 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · March 10, 2023 · Resolved November 20, 2023

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Multiple staff members reported that they witnessed a staff member being inappropriate when interacting with some children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Greenwood Social Emotional Childcare Cooperative hasn’t published

A typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.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

Who will be with our child

Will it fit our family

  • Schedule — Checked July 2026 · gsecc.org

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

What will it cost us

  • Infant, Preschool — Checked July 2026 · gsecc.org

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

  • State quality rating, License status — Checked March 2026 · data.wa.gov
  • Website — Checked June 2026 · gsecc.org

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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