KinderCare runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 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.
This provider does not publish pricing.
The program occured on February 3, but was not reported to licensing until February 18· February 24, 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 · February 18, 2026 · Resolved April 6, 2026
Serious injury: Unconsciousness · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
The program occured on February 3, but was not reported to licensing until February 18
Licensing visit · September 15, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
110-300-0165(3)(g) Toddler playground climbing structure is in poor condition with sharp edges where the equipment is falling apart
Licensing visit · November 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
Staff person SP does not have a copy of First Aid and CPR training in file.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
Staff persons SP and JP do not have a copy of Food Handlers card in file.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term / Serious
Safe Sleep training expired for center staff.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Two CIS forms were not medically verified and one CIS form was from over a year.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Epi Pen in Preschool A was not in original box with prescription label and was expired.
Complaint · March 27, 2024 · Resolved April 22, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · October 10, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(8) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious
two teachers listed in the Merit system lacked Child Care Basic training.
Licensing visit · June 15, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
2 teachers had expired Safe Sleep Class in Merit.
Complaint · March 5, 2023 · Resolved August 3, 2023
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
A 4-year-old child in care received an injury to his penis while in child care. The injury was likely to have been caused by excessive force. The injury was significant enough that the child needed assessment by emergency medical providers. Medical providers were significantly concerned about the child’s injuries they sought out consult with a SCAN team physician, contacted law enforcement and notified central intake.
Cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
Not yet reported: ages served, schedule, holiday closures.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
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