“Our play-based approach to learning cultivates an environment that focuses on the whole child and their physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.” kidscountryinc.com, August 2026
Kid's Country runs 4 licensed locations in Seattle.
This provider does not publish pricing.
Sevaral outlets observed near the a sink that do not have a GFCI outlet. All outlets near a sink or other water sources must be tamper-resistant and have a GFCI outlet. Date Disputed Date Disputed· April 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 · April 22, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Sevaral outlets observed near the a sink that do not have a GFCI outlet. All outlets near a sink or other water sources must be tamper-resistant and have a GFCI outlet. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
During the time of inspecition, licensor observed a ladder (over 5ft) in the school-age 2 restroom.
Licensing visit · March 31, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed bush stems with thorns growin through the fence in the school age, pre-k, and preschool area of the outdoor licensed spaces; accessible to children. Licensor observed several plasitic bags in the cabinet below the diaper changing room, accessible to children. This has been corrected while licensor was on site.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Water hose observed in the school-age and pre-k outoor licensed space, accessible to children
Complaint · August 22, 2024 · Resolved October 1, 2025
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · June 7, 2024 · Resolved August 18, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · February 22, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Outlet near sink in infant room is GFCI type but not tamper-resistant. Licensor gave TA on coming into complinace with outlets near sinks.
WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term
Napping mats observed in toddler and preschool classrooms have rips/tears. Will need to be replaced
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