Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Center 301166
A center, licensed for 103 children. The state cited something at 6 of 7 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). Four complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Kindercare Learning Center 301166 for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
Four complaint investigations found violations since February 2023
150: none52: one to four1: five or more
The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Kindercare Learning Center 301166 (103 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Kindercare Learning Center 301166 has had four. The most recent was in July 2026. One center its size has had more. The state also lists three complaints here whose published report includes no citation detail, so they are not counted as found.
Routine visits: 6 of 7 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 7, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 7 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0105(2) Staff member was on-site and working in the classroom without a cleared background check on file. Documentation reviewed indicated the staff member was employed for a month without a cleared background check being obtained prior to working on-site.
· May 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.
Jun 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · June 29, 2026 · Resolved August 11, 2026
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
110-300-0345(3) Based on the information obtained through interviews and observations, it is most likely the WAC was violated. It was stated the staff did not actively supervise the child by maintaining awareness of their location at all times. The teacher was unable to provide continuous supervision consistent with the WAC.
May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 22, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(2) Staff member was on-site and working in the classroom without a cleared background check on file. Documentation reviewed indicated the staff member was employed for a month without a cleared background check being obtained prior to working on-site.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
110-300-0105(3) Staff member was on-site and working in the classroom without a cleared TB test on file. Documentation reviewed indicated the staff member was employed for a week without a verified negative TB test being obtained prior to working on-site.
Oct 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · October 29, 2025 · Resolved December 29, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
110-300-0331 (1) An early learning provider, staff member, or household member is prohibited from using the following behaviors and discipline of children; (a) Profanity, obscene language, "put downs," or cultural or racial slurs Valid: Staff/Aide AT used profanity, put downs, and hostile interactions with parent in the facility where children were present. 110-300-0331 (1) An early learning provider, staff member, or household member is prohibited from using the following behaviors and discipline of children:(o) Withholding hygiene care, toileting care, or diaper changing from any child unable to provide such care for themselves; Not Valid: There is insufficient evidence to show that more likely than not Staff did intentionally withhold hygiene care for Preschool or Toddler age children.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 25, 2025
WAC 110-300-0105(2) / 110-300-0105(3) · Serious / Short Term
2) During complaint inspection, Licensor observed Center Aide on site without cleared department background check. 3) During complaint inspection, Licensors observed three staff members on site without complete TB tests
Jul 2025 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · July 10, 2025 · Resolved December 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
Lead teacher was not present to supervise and be aware of child who was biting when the child bit another child.
Apr 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · April 29, 2025 · Resolved July 24, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
110-300-0345(3) Through investigation and interviews it was determined the childcare center violated the applicable WAC: classroom staff were unable to account for the incident leading to a child’s injury.
Apr 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · April 2, 2025 · Resolved July 24, 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.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags that are accessible to children. 110-300-0165(3)(a) Licensor observed wood pallets in the outdoor play area that have splintered edges that are accessible to children
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term / Serious
110-300-0106 Licensor observed staff missing training requirements before working alone with children or within three months
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(a) Licensor observed emergency door and emergency gates to be locked from the inside
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
110-300-0105(1) Licensor observed the assistant director did not complete a department provided orientation, pass a department background check or documentation of a negative TB test
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 5, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(a) Licensor observed the outdoor emergency exit gate to be locked with a chain and key lock. 110-300-0166(3)(c) Licensor observed the outdoor emergency exit gate to be blocked by multiple sleeping cots.
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 12, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
During the process of investigating allegated Intake Allegations, it was determined that there are staff member who have no completed Child Care Basics training with three months of their hire date. Staff members initials are: RE, YR (3)
Jan 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · January 23, 2024 · Resolved March 4, 2024
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.
Nov 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · November 1, 2023 · Resolved February 2, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 30, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(c) Howard and Licensor Harris observed a laptop cord plugged into the wall with cord lying on the floor accessible to infants in the classroom on hte floor. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Howard observed plastic trash bags in the cubbies in the toddler room accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
Merit was reviewed prior to the visit and documentents were requested while on site. Aleandra Snell was missing Child Care Basic 110-300-0106(10) missing BBP . She was observed working alone in the infant classroom. 110-300-0106(11)Missing current copy of First Aid and CPR. 110-300-0106(8)Josephine Kimani missing Safe Sleep. 110-300-0106(8)Tami Mefford missing Safe Sleep. Glennalynn Muna missing 110-300-0106(11) current copy of First Aid and CPR. Ramiyah Edwards missing110-300-016(10) BBP and ChildCare Basic. Missing current First Aid and CPR Denise Montenegro missing 110-300-0106(8) Safe Sleep 110-300-0106(11) BBP. Kellcee Miller missing current 110-300-0106(8) Safe Sleep.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 28715 18th Ave S
- License
- PL-2904, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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All checked September 2026.
State record
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Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov