“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.” kiddieacademy.com, August 2026
Kiddie Academy runs 9 licensed locations in Seattle.
This provider does not publish pricing.
110-300-0106 (12) Director has expired Food Handlers card· November 17, 2025
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 · November 17, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106 (12) Director has expired Food Handlers card
Complaint · August 14, 2025 · Resolved September 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Staff persons SM, EO, SS, and QD were working in the program without a cleared background check.
Licensing visit · March 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed accessible to children. Correction completed on site.
Cost, sick and biting policies.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.
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