Kids Foundation Academy

Center · Edmonds · 21827 76th Ave W Suite A/100

What kind of place is this?

Size 52 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 28, 2025
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThere was a staff member who could count in ratio without CPR and first aid. A staff member was missing a food handler permit. · July 28, 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.

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

There was a staff member who could count in ratio without CPR and first aid. A staff member was missing a food handler permit.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A child file noted an allergy but did not include treatment plan.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

One staff who count potentially count in ratio had expired first aid and CPR.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 25, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

There were staff who did not have CPR and first aid who could count in ratio.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Prescription medication stored without authorization form.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term

Staff who could count in ratio did not have CPR and first aid.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 24, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

There were staff who work with children without L&I approved training in blood borne pathogens: H. Morris, J. Ruthstrom, A. Hernandez, R. Derbali There were staff who could potentially count in ratio without current first aid and CPR certification: G. Golgert, L. Galeno, H. Morris, D. Ruiz, J. Ruthstrom, A. Hernandez There were staff who could serve food without a current food worker card: L.Galeno, D. Ruiz, J. Ruthstrom, A. HErnandez, R. Derbali

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Play equipment did not meet CPSC guidelines due to manufacture's directive for residential use only and placement. Ground cover under play equipment did not meet CPSC guidelines.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

An emergency exit was blocked from opening by a rug.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Kids Foundation Academy hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in July 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Licensing and contact

State record

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