La Escuelita Bilingual (Columbia City)

Center · Rainier Valley · 3605 S. Genesee St.

What kind of place is this?

Size 145 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 1979
Approach bilingual

In the program’s own words

“We have a bilingual curriculum that fosters the development of English and Spanish skills using a dual language model.” laescuelitaschools.com, July 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served infants through pre-kindergarten age children
Schedule full-time
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: hours, days / week, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 10, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed laundry/storage room in PK classroom to be unlocked.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term

Center Aide BT has not completed 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

Licensor observed wood structure in playground area to have some splintered edges. Wood needs to be sealed.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 15, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Storage areas/closets in multiple classrooms were found to be unlocked.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Multiple staff do need to get or renew their Food Worker card.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Two teachers who have been employed with the center longer than 3 months, have not completed the child care basics training.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.