KinderCare runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 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.
Across KinderCare's 27 locations in Seattle, it cited something at 82% of 98 visits.
It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 7, 2026
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.
Licensing visit · July 7, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
It was observed faculty members MA, NK, and TC did not have updated Safe Sleep Training. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed faculty member RL did not have updated Food handlers. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term
It was observed in the preschool and school age classrooms the cubbies are not mounted to the wall.
Licensing visit · July 16, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(6) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Serious / Short Term
Not all staff persons had completed child care basics and the federally mandated trainings within 3 months of hire. One staff person had expired CPR/First aid training.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
In a preschool room, the cubbies were in poor condition and had chipped paint. In this same room, and outlet had a burn/scorch mark on it.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
One child with a food allergy did not have a care plan signed by their doctor. The care plan also did not list appropriate foods to substitue.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Two diaper creams did not have authorization in the waddler room. These diaper creams were prescription and one was not stored with the prescription label. One EpiPen also was not stored with the prescription label.
WAC 110-300-0241(7) · Short Term
In the infant room, the program did not have a "Water" bottle to 3 step clean. In multiple classrooms, toilets had visible grime and what appeared to be mold inside the bowl.
WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term
One child's allergy plan did not have substitute food and a doctor's signature.
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(6) · Short Term
The preschool children were engaging in outdoor time with school age children in the middle of the day.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
The program had not completed a disaster drill in 2025. The program had not recorded all fire drills in 2025.
Licensing visit · September 19, 2024
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Not all files had immunization information on the CIS form that was medically verified in the last 12 months.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
It was observed that not all teachers have a current CPR/First Aid, food handler's permit, and Child Care Basics completed. Items 4-10 are included in the child care basics.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that children with food allergies did not have care plans on file.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed in many classrooms that diaper creams were accessible to children and did not have proper authorization forms.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed on the toddler and preschool playground that approximately .5-1" of wood chips that were in good condition were present in the areas that required appropriate ground cover. In the multipurpose playground, a toddler slide was placed over grass.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
It was observed that two staff had expired CPR/First aid certifications.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
The program had only recorded Sept 2024 fire drill on a form that was not the department form. No disaster drills were recorded.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
It was observed that a utility cover in a preschool bathroom had visible rust and flaking paint. In the kitchen, the dishwasher was observed to be filled with approximately 2" of standing water that was orange in color. In the Discovery Preschool room, it was observed that the window was opened more than 3.5"
Complaint · September 11, 2024 · Resolved October 17, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · June 14, 2024 · Resolved July 29, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · October 5, 2023 · Resolved January 9, 2024
WAC 110-300-0460(4)(i) · Short Term
It was determined that the parent did not recieve a written incident report regarding this injury.
Complaint · September 29, 2023 · Resolved December 19, 2023
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · September 12, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
It was observed in a toddler room that cleaning bottles were under the changing table. This door was not locked. It was locked during the inspection.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) / 110-300-0470(4)(b) / 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
It was observed that the provider had not been conducting or recording drills at the required intervals.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
In the infant an toddler room, the diaper changing cabinet was left unlocked. Some diaper creams were accessible to children.
Complaint · September 7, 2023 · Resolved November 2, 2023
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: holiday closures.
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