Green Lake · Licensed center
La Escuelita Bilingual (Green Lake)
At a glance
- Large bilingual center, licensed for 216 children.
- Run by a for-profit business.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
Someone reported a concern to the state, and in February 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
See each inspection and complaint
Complaints the state found valid
Received Jan 15, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Feb 5, 2026
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction.”
WAC 110-300-0331(1)
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 112 (53%) have one or more, as this center does.
How all 210 similar-size centers compare
Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:
- None47%
- One or more53%This center
Licensing inspections
Mar 5, 20261 citation
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“Immunization records were not updated for children OJ and OC.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Aug 8, 20246 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a large bouncy horse with missing or broken pieces. center does not have an approved alternate plan. Director N.V. was asked to remove from indoor play area.”
WAC 110-300-0146(4)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a folded garbage bag under the changing table mat in room 109. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed play toys and furniture that pose a hazard to children. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“0160(11) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director M.M missing first aid and cpr training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“016012) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed E.A. has an expired food handlers permit as of 7/26/2024.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10. Short Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“0160(8) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed multiple staff (9) with expired safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(8)
Oct 16, 20231 citation
Infant safe sleep practicesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“During 2023-2024 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director and multiple staff missing safe sleep training.”
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a)
The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.
How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare
Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None12%
- 1 of 321%
- 2 of 335%
- All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- March 5, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction.
· January 22, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 5, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Immunization records were not updated for children OJ and OC.
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · Received January 15, 2026 · Resolved February 5, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
It was observed from the camera footage that staff grabbed and dragged 2 children by one hand and did not engage in appropriate interaction.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · August 8, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a large bouncy horse with missing or broken pieces. center does not have an approved alternate plan. Director N.V. was asked to remove from indoor play area.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed a folded garbage bag under the changing table mat in room 109. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. and supervisor J.L. observed play toys and furniture that pose a hazard to children. This was discussed on site wth director N.V.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
0160(11) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director M.M missing first aid and cpr training.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
016012) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed E.A. has an expired food handlers permit as of 7/26/2024.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
0160(8) During 2024-2025 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed multiple staff (9) with expired safe sleep training.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 16, 2023
WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) · Serious
During 2023-2024 annual inspection, Licensor A.S. observed director and multiple staff missing safe sleep training.
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What it costs
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A day here
- Meals
- Parents supply infant bottles and semi-solid foods (ages 4-10 months); meals and bottles brought from home must be labeled and dated; lunch box listed among parent-provided items
Sleep, diapers and schedule
- Sleep
- Infants nap on demand; parents provide a blanket, washed weekly
- Diapers
- Parents provide disposable diapers, at least seven per day; pull-ups or training pants accepted in the 2-year-old toddler classroom
- Schedule
- Full-time
How they teach
Bilingual
“We have a bilingual curriculum that fosters the development of English and Spanish skills using a dual language model.”
Details
- Phone
- (206) 523-2437
- Address
- 7107 Woodlawn Ave NE Ste 100, Seattle, 98115
- License
- PL-14428
- Established
- 1979
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Meals, Sleep, Diapers — Checked September 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
- Schedule — Checked September 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
- Established — Checked September 2026 laescuelitaschools.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 data.seattle.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.