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, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
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
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Will it fit our family?

Schedule full-time, part-time
Sources and dates
  • Schedule — Checked July 2026 · gsecc.org

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

What will it cost us?

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

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+
License status Active
Website gsecc.org
Sources and dates
  • State quality rating — Checked March 2026 · data.wa.gov
  • License status — Checked March 2026 · data.wa.gov
  • Website — Checked June 2026 · gsecc.org

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State record — Washington DCYF

Apr 2026 Complaint

Complaint · April 21, 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

Complaint · June 23, 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

Complaint · November 30, 2023

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

Complaint · March 10, 2023

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.

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Sources and dates

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