“Learn as We Grow ® uses hands-on, play-based, and inquiry-driven experiences that cultivate children's future-ready skills.” lapetite.com, August 2026
La Petite Academy runs 7 licensed locations in Seattle.
This provider does not publish pricing.
110-300-0331(1)(c) There is sufficient evidence to support that a staff person hit a child with a shoe· March 18, 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 12, 2026 · Resolved May 12, 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
110-300-0331(1)(c) There is sufficient evidence to support that a staff person hit a child with a shoe
Complaint · August 22, 2025 · Resolved October 23, 2025
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
110-300-0345(3) Licensor observed staff not positioning themselves to supervise all areas accessible to children, not being aware of what the children were doing, therefore not being able to promptly assist or redirect children as necessary
Complaint · August 7, 2025 · Resolved September 29, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
110-300-0331 (1) both staff received and signed written warning corrective action for the interactions
Licensing visit · July 17, 2025
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
Not all children's immunization records were medically verified and within the last 12 months.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
In the school age room, contact lens solution was located on a low shelf, accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
During the inspection, this licensor observed two school age children leave the playground, walk inside to their classroom, and walk back to the playground with a ball. A staff person was not with them to supervise them.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(d) · Short Term
Program reported that they have not done disaster and fire drills in the last few months. Program could not locate department fire drill log for 2025.
Complaint · July 11, 2025 · Resolved August 11, 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 110-300-0335(2) · Serious
The staff person in question was observed via live stream recording to restrain a child who would not calm down. This restraint goes against the center's guidance and discipline policy.
Complaint · April 17, 2025 · Resolved July 28, 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.
Complaint · February 21, 2025 · Resolved April 24, 2025
Creating a climate for healthy child development
WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term
During interview, director AV has admitted to yelling and speaking loudly at staff. This behavior is consistent as described by the district manager AS.
Complaint · January 4, 2025 · Resolved April 24, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
By own admission of director AV and teacher HM, a shelf was used to block the classroom exit to prevent named female child from leaving classroom.
Complaint · October 18, 2024 · Resolved February 12, 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.
Licensing visit · October 15, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that the woodchips on the toddler playground did not consist of 9" of woodchips in good condition around the climber. Some areas were observed to have no depth of woodchips in good condition and was degraded woodchips. Short 110-300-0165(3)(f) Term
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that one child's file was missing immunization information.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
It was observed that the medication authorization forms on site did not have parental signatures. A child, who is under 2, was administered calamine lotion. The label states that a doctor's note would be required for this item. A doctor's note was not onsite for them.
Licensing visit · November 20, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Director AV and Asisstant Director CL was not able to locate their food worker's card during the inspection.
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
It was observed that staff person AS had not completed child care basics within 3 months of hire. Director AV and Asisstant Director CL was not able to locate their food worker's card during the inspection.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that two children's files were missing immunization information
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed that the exterior exit door in the preschool room was partially blocked on the outside
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
It was observed that the bus did not a complete first aid kit, missing thermometer.
Complaint · November 15, 2023 · Resolved January 16, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · October 13, 2023 · Resolved January 16, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
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