Guidepost Montessori at Lynnwood

Center · Lynnwood · 5421 196th St SW

What kind of place is this?

Size 124 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

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 Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates
  • State quality rating — Checked April 2026 · data.wa.gov
  • License status — Checked June 2026 · data.wa.gov

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 14, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

There were strollers blocking emergency exit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Storage room was unlocked and accessible. Toilet plungers/brushes were inaccessible. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Storage room was unlocked and accessible. Toilet plungers/brushes were inaccessible.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 9, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Slide in playground area is approved for residential use only and does not meet CPSC guidelines. Slide did not have impact resistant ground cover and fall zones.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet plunger was accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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