Kre-8-Tive Kidz International Academy LLC

Center · Burien · 15525 1st Ave S, Ste 8

What kind of place is this?

Size 58 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

How this compares

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.

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 Level 2
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 17, 2025
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousLicensor observed multiple diaper wipes accessible to children in bathroom and pre-k classroom that were labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard. Plastic garbage bags were observed in bathroom accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · September 17, 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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 17, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed multiple diaper wipes accessible to children in bathroom and pre-k classroom that were labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard. Plastic garbage bags were observed in bathroom accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

Provider did not have a complete first aid kit (missing hand sanitizer) Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed sanitizers on bathroom shelf, shaving cream and baking soda in pre-k classroom, "santa snow" in preschool classroom, all labeled keep out of reach of children and accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 25, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

3 staff members are missing food permits

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Complaint 2 valid issues

Complaint · September 26, 2024 · Resolved January 28, 2025

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

110-300-0331 - Licensor Faisal spoke with director of center who confirmed there was video of staff grabbing child's arm aggressively. LD/CPS went founded for physical abuse.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · January 26, 2024 · Resolved March 21, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

During the inspection, Licensor Serena Harris interviewed staff member A.B and classroom teachers during the site inspection, it was determined that water beads/Orbeez were used for an age group that it was not attended for on a prior date. During the site inspection, Licensor Harris spoke with staff and observed the room. It was confirmed that items have been removed from the classroom.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · November 17, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe completed Safe Sleep training for the following staff: A. Beristain, G. Angel, M.Rios Tober, M. Guadalupe and, M.Ulloa

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(1) / 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe current First-aid CPR for the following staff: A. Berstain and M. Guadalupe (1) During the Health and Safety recheck, L.H. did not observe a complete first-aid kit in each licensed room. (2)

Safe water sources

WAC 110-300-0235(2) · Short Term

During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris did not observe a current water test on site.(2)(c)

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

During the Health and Safety recheck, Licensor Harris observe the storage and kitchen room unlocked and accessible to children (2)(a)(b)

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 31, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a storage room that was accessible to children, not locked or other methods to prevent child access(2)(a)(b)

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Kre-8-Tive Kidz International Academy LLC hasn’t published

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

Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in September 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

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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