Unincorporated Snohomish County · Licensed center
Kindercare #1209
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 95 children.
- Hours 12.5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- KinderCare: public company; majority holder Partners Group (private equity).
Company news
KinderCare, the company that runs this center, reported in a federal filing that it permanently closed 49 of its early childhood centers in the six months ending July 4, 2026. It ran 1,567 of these centers at the end of that period. In the same filing, it reported closing 7 in the same six months of 2025.
The filing is about the company. It does not name which centers closed.
KinderCare’s quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. Shortlist last read it on November 3, 2026.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 3 valid, most recently in May 2026. The state also cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received Apr 28, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved May 20, 2026
“The allegation is that appropriate supervision was not provided so the children went out of the premises themselves.,The allegation is that families were not notified of the incident in a timely manner.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Duty to protect children and report incidentsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.”
WAC 110-300-0475(2)
Received Mar 23, 2026Valid complaintresolved May 4, 2026
“The allegation is that the cleaning schedule is not followed, often leaving the center uncleaned and unsensitized.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Received Mar 22, 2024Valid complaintresolved May 28, 2024
Of the 207 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 115 children, 139 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 23 (11%) have three or more, as this center does.
How all 207 similar-size centers compare
Of the 207 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 115 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:
- None67%
- Fewer than 322%
- 3 or more11%This center
Licensing inspections
Mar 30, 20266 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Plastic bags, tapes, gloves were accessible to children in Toddler A classroom and bathroom, Discovery Preschool bathroom, and Toddler B classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The following storage areas and rooms were accessible to children due to the absence of proper locking mechanisms (e.g. no lock, broken lock, missing keys, or a sliding lock that does not meet the WACs): kitchen, Pre-K storage room, janitor closet, school-age closet, preschool storage room, and toddler B classroom storage cabinet.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfortShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The bookshelf in preschool classroom and the diaper changing station in the toddler room appeared to be in an unsafe working condition. The wood is chipped, and the furniture appear to unstable. In addition, one of the ceiling lights in the toddler room is not functioning, leaving one corner of the room dark.”
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Multiple charging cords were accessible to children at the lounge area.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Open packaged food such as bread, chicken nuggets, pasta are not stored in airtight containers. There's neither labels nor dates.”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Child recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Missing the enrollment paperwork for child OF and child NT. Missing the doctor's information for child HAB.”
WAC 110-300-0460(3)
Feb 11, 20252 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Missing the current food card for the following staff members: BAMK, YDA, and JH.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Multiple areas of the fence are cracked or broken, with exposed nails, and in two areas, the panels are missing.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Nov 30, 20234 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Shredded recycled rubber at the outdoor playground is damaged and not in good working condition. There is a gap between the walkway and grass area outside the Toddler B classroom which makes the ground uneven.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)(iii)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Electric cords are accessible to children in Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and School-age classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Supervising childrenShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Children are not supervised when using the bathroom in the preschool classrooms.”
WAC 110-300-0345(3)(f)(iii)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The fences have cracks and are broken in multiple places.”
WAC 110-300-0145(8)
Nov 21, 20234 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Shredded recycled rubber at the outdoor playground is damaged and not in good working condition. There is a gap between the walkway and grass area outside the Toddler B classroom which makes the ground uneven.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)(iii)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Electric cords are accessible to children in Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and School-age classroom. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Preschool bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Missing Safe Sleep: I.A., E.B., M. CR, N.F., J.H., S.H., S.L., D.M., C.P., V.P., I.R., M.S., ande E.Z. 110-300-0106(11) Missing CPR and first aid certificates: E.B., A.B. and M.S. Missing CPR: E.Z. 110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker card: D.M., V.P.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The storage room in Toddler B classroom is cluttered and has an odor. 110-300-0260(5) A toilet plunger and toilet brush are accessible to children in Toddler B bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 71% of 272.
How all 272 Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 272 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None7%
- 1 of 415%
- 2 of 417%
- 3 of 433%
- All 429%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
Across KinderCare's 33 locations in the Seattle area, it cited something at 81% of 135 visits.
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 28, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Serious —
There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.
· April 28, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Apr 2026 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · Received April 28, 2026 · Resolved May 20, 2026
“The allegation is that appropriate supervision was not provided so the children went out of the premises themselves.,The allegation is that families were not notified of the incident in a timely manner.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · March 30, 2026
Routine care, play, learning, relaxation, and comfort
WAC 110-300-0135(2)(a) · Short Term
110-300-0135(2)(a) The bookshelf in preschool classroom and the diaper changing station in the toddler room appeared to be in an unsafe working condition. The wood is chipped, and the furniture appear to unstable. In addition, one of the ceiling lights in the toddler room is not functioning, leaving one corner of the room dark.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(c) Multiple charging cords were accessible to children at the lounge area.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(d) Plastic bags, tapes, gloves were accessible to children in Toddler A classroom and bathroom, Discovery Preschool bathroom, and Toddler B classroom.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
110-300-0197(4) Open packaged food such as bread, chicken nuggets, pasta are not stored in airtight containers. There's neither labels nor dates.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) The following storage areas and rooms were accessible to children due to the absence of proper locking mechanisms (e.g. no lock, broken lock, missing keys, or a sliding lock that does not meet the WACs): kitchen, Pre-K storage room, janitor closet, school-age closet, preschool storage room, and toddler B classroom storage cabinet.
WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term
110-300-0460(3) Missing the enrollment paperwork for child OF and child NT. Missing the doctor's information for child HAB.
Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 23, 2026 · Resolved May 4, 2026
“The allegation is that the cleaning schedule is not followed, often leaving the center uncleaned and unsensitized.”
The state’s description of the complaint
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(12) Missing the current food card for the following staff members: BAMK, YDA, and JH.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
110-300-0145(8) Multiple areas of the fence are cracked or broken, with exposed nails, and in two areas, the panels are missing.
Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received March 22, 2024 · Resolved May 28, 2024
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · November 30, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)(iii) Shredded recycled rubber at the outdoor playground is damaged and not in good working condition. There is a gap between the walkway and grass area outside the Toddler B classroom which makes the ground uneven.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(c) Electric cords are accessible to children in Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and School-age classroom.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
110-300-0345(3)(f)(iii) Children are not supervised when using the bathroom in the preschool classrooms.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term
110-300-0145(8) The fences have cracks and are broken in multiple places.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · November 21, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)(iii) Shredded recycled rubber at the outdoor playground is damaged and not in good working condition. There is a gap between the walkway and grass area outside the Toddler B classroom which makes the ground uneven.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(c) Electric cords are accessible to children in Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and School-age classroom. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Preschool bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(1) Missing Safe Sleep: I.A., E.B., M. CR, N.F., J.H., S.H., S.L., D.M., C.P., V.P., I.R., M.S., ande E.Z. 110-300-0106(11) Missing CPR and first aid certificates: E.B., A.B. and M.S. Missing CPR: E.Z. 110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker card: D.M., V.P.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(e) The storage room in Toddler B classroom is cluttered and has an odor. 110-300-0260(5) A toilet plunger and toilet brush are accessible to children in Toddler B bathroom.
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A day here
- Hours
- 12.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (425) 776-9822
- Address
- 20420 Larch Way, Unincorporated Snohomish County, 98036
- License
- PL-962
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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Sources and dates
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 kindercare.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 115 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 116 to 323.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.