“Life Essentials focuses on the developmental milestone-producing outcomes that prepare your child for life: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression.” kiddieacademy.com, August 2026
Kiddie Academy runs 9 licensed locations in Seattle.
Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
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It was observed via MERIT that faculty members ML, RP, and SS had expired Food Handler's Permits. Date Disputed Date Disputed· July 22, 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 22, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
It was observed via MERIT that faculty members GS, LRI, SR, MK, and LGV had expired or missing Safe Sleep Training. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
It was observed via MERIT that faculty members PS and CMM had expired CPR/First Aid certificates. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
It was observed via MERIT that faculty members ML, RP, and SS had expired Food Handler's Permits. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
It was observed that faculty members OAC, DE, SM, SR, and SS did not complete 10 hours of STARS trainings in 2025. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
It was observed in room 207 an iPad cord was dangling and long enough to loop around a child's neck. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed in room 110 the emergency exit door was partially blocked by the sensory table and regular table. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed in multiple rooms toilet plungers were being stored next to the toilets.
Licensing visit · December 17, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
It was observed that in the infant room (room 101), the window blinds were not limited from forming a loop and posing a risk of strangulation to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed in room 109, a nap cot was placed in front of the emergency exit. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that the child allergy plans were missing steps to take in case of an unintended allergic reation, substitue foods, a specific treatment plan for early learning provider to follow in response to an allergic reaction, directions related to medication dosage amounts, description of allergic reactions and symptoms associated with the child's particular allergies. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Child 1, 2, and 5 did not have immunizations on a CIS form. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed in rooms 104 and 107, a plunger was stored in the child bathrooms.
Licensing visit · February 13, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
It was observed that PS had not complete Child Care Basics within 3 months of hire.
Complaint · February 2, 2024 · Resolved March 7, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in July 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: schedule.
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