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Tukwila · Licensed center

Kid Zone Early Learning.

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 38 children.

What to know

License: 12 months to 13 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since July 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

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Licensing inspections

  • May 20, 20262 citations
    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

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

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

    • Fire safetySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

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

        WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

  • Dec 17, 20243 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “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”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

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

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(e)

  • Jul 3, 20243 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “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.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

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

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.

How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None12%
  • 1 of 321%
  • 2 of 335%
  • All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 20, 2026
On file
3 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — At the time of the inspection, a car shaped play center was observed blocking the emergency exit in the Toddler Room. · May 20, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

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.

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

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.

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.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 906-9687
Address
3515 S 146th St, Tukwila, 98168
License
PL-84357
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 115; large is 116 to 323.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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