Kid Zone Early Learning.

Center · Tukwila · 3515 S 146th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 38 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 20, 2026
On file
3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of the inspection, a car shaped play center was observed blocking the emergency exit in the Toddler Room. Date Disputed Date Disputed · May 20, 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.

May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 20, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of the inspection, a car shaped play center was observed blocking the emergency exit in the Toddler Room. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, this licensor observed a box of macaroni and cheese being stored in the kitchen oven.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 17, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed turf/artificial grass in the outdoor play space that was overlapping and not flush with the ground, posing a tripping hazard.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a damaged soccer net in the outdoor play space. Provider removed; corrected on site.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a storage closet housing a utility sink, water heater, and janitorial supplies including a mop and bucket that was accessible to children and did not have a locking mechanism or method in place to prevent child access

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 3, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Spray bottles in classrooms and restrooms need to ensure are inaccessible to children.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

1 file reviewed (T.M.) was missing documentation of BBP. 1 file reviewed (H.M) had Adult CPR/First Aid. 1 file (H.M) was missing Food Handler's Permit.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Outdoor play area is getting fake grass laid on top of current grass. Ensure that the play area does not form tripping hazards. Light bulbs did not appear shatterproof. Water in the preschool restroom was 134.1 degrees and the outlet in the restroom by the sink was not GFCI. It was only tamper resistant. Outlet in the School-Age restroom was also observed to not be GFCI but was tamper resistant.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Kid Zone Early Learning. hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in May 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Licensing and contact

  • State quality rating — Checked April 2026 · data.wa.gov
  • License status — Checked June 2026 · data.wa.gov

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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