KinderCare runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Across KinderCare's 27 locations in Seattle, it cited something at 82% of 98 visits.
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There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.· April 28, 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.
Complaint · April 28, 2026 · Resolved May 20, 2026
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.
Licensing visit · March 30, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
110-300-0165(2)(c) Multiple charging cords were accessible to children at the lounge area. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Risk Verified Corrected WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Date Disputed Date Disputed
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
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.
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. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Complaint · March 23, 2026 · Resolved May 4, 2026
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · February 11, 2025
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.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(12) Missing the current food card for the following staff members: BAMK, YDA, and JH.
Complaint · March 22, 2024 · Resolved May 28, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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.
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.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
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 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
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.
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