Kids Country Burien

Center · Burien · 14400 Ambaum Blvd SW Ste R

What kind of place is this?

Size 173 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“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

Who runs it

Chain Kid's Country
Owner Privately held Early Learning Academies earlylearningacademies.com

Kid's Country runs 4 licensed locations in Seattle.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 6 weeks through 12 years
Hours 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 5
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 22, 2026
On file
3 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousSevaral 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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · April 22, 2026

Safety requirements

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.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 31, 2025

Safety requirements

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

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

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.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

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.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 22, 2024

Safety requirements

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.

Sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term

Napping mats observed in toddler and preschool classrooms have rips/tears. Will need to be replaced

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Kids Country Burien hasn’t published

Cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the five findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in April 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who runs it

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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