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 programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
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, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

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

Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.

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
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

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

Complaint · August 22, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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Jun 2024 Complaint

Complaint · June 7, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

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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)

Sources and dates

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