Licensed center
Kiddie Academy of Mill Creek
A center, licensed for 208 children. One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 135 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023
135: none66: one to four9: five or more
The 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Kiddie Academy of Mill Creek (208 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 210, 135 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Kiddie Academy of Mill Creek has had one. The most recent was in April 2026. 36 centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 2 of 3 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 28, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since May 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor found evidence that, more likely than not, a staff member engaged in prohibited behavior in their interaction with a child.
· April 28, 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.
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · January 29, 2026 · Resolved August 11, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Licensor found evidence that, more likely than not, a staff member engaged in prohibited behavior in their interaction with a child.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 2, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Licensor observed charging cords hanging from the shelf in one of the Toddler classrooms.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed brooms and dustpans on the floor in the bathrooms and classrooms. There were hooks on the wall to put them up.
May 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 10, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Most storage closets in classrooms were unlocked and accessible to children. Some were latched prior to my departure.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious
First aid kits and supplies were observed accessible to children in a number of unlocked storage closets, on the playground, and on a low hook in #111.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
Two backpacks with epi pens were accessible to children, one outside, one in an unlocked storage closet. This was corrected immediately.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Cords are dangling and accessible near computer areas in several classrooms. Plastic gloves accessible to older infants in infant room. Plastic bags accessible to children in Room #106. These items were removed immediately. Metal lower level windows have sharp edges in North classroooms. Room #102 has chip in hard tile flooring. Director reports a work order has been submitted.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 3226 132nd Street SE
- License
- PL-21123, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
State record
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Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov