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Unincorporated King County · Licensed center

Kiddie Academy of Redmond

kiddieacademy.com

At a glance

  • Large developmental center, licensed for 143 children.
  • Hours 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week.
  • Kiddie Academy franchise; the brand is owned by Essential Brands, Inc. (privately held).

What to know

License: 1 month to 6 years (state). They serve: Infants from 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds) (their website).

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

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in September 2025 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since February 2024.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

  • Received Aug 14, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 3, 2025
    • Preservice requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Staff persons SM, EO, SS, and QD were working in the program without a cleared background check.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(2)

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 112 (53%) have one or more, as this center does.

How all 210 similar-size centers compare

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None47%
  • One or more53%This center

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 8, 20262 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

      • “It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • Nov 17, 20251 citation
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Director has expired Food Handlers card”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Mar 11, 20251 citation
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Plastic bags were observed accessible to children. Correction completed on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • Feb 2, 2024Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 4 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times split about evenly: about a third had fewer, a third the same, and a third more (272 centers).

How all 272 Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times compare

Of the 272 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None7%
  • 1 of 415%
  • 2 of 417%
  • 3 of 433%This center
  • All 429%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 8, 2026
On file
4 visits since February 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit. · September 8, 2026

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

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 8, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

It was observed that a toilet plunger was stored in a child bathroom. Director removed during visit.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 17, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106 (12) Director has expired Food Handlers card

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · Received August 14, 2025 · Resolved September 3, 2025

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Staff persons SM, EO, SS, and QD were working in the program without a cleared background check.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 11, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags were observed accessible to children. Correction completed on site.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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What it costs

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A day here

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week

Meals and updates for parents
Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided by all Academies; no need to pack food
Updates for parents
Academy Link family app for updates, photos, and daily info

How they teach

Developmental

“Developed for a variety of learning styles, Life Essentials focuses on the developmental milestone-producing outcomes that prepare your child for life: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression.”

Who cares for your child

Vivek (Owner) eleven years there and Seema (Owner) eleven years there.

11 years · Seattle-area median 13, among 77 that publish

Details

Phone
(425) 658-7023
Address
23445 NE Novelty Hill Road, Unincorporated King County, 98053
License
PL-21213
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 4

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Sources and dates

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

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).

A day here

Details

Kiddie Academy's own site says the founding Miller family continues to own and operate Kiddie Academy, and that other families own and operate the academies in their communities. kiddieacademy.com

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

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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