“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.
Washington DCYF cited something at 5 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.
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Three children with allergies have epi pens. Their plans do not indentify foods that can substitute for aller· June 16, 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.
Licensing visit · June 16, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Three children with allergies have epi pens. Their plans do not indentify foods that can substitute for aller
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Children's allergy plans indicate administering Zyrtek, but the program does not have this medication, only future licensing and enforcement actions.
Licensing visit · April 23, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
safe sleep training has not been completed or has expired for the following staff: S.B. A.S. S.T. A.M. RAJPUROHIT
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
The ground cover is compact in areas around and under climbing equipment. The toddler playground has
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Several areas of siding outside in the playground is observed to have large areas of chipping paint and spl
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Three children with allergies have epi pens. Their plans do not indentify foods that can substitute for aller
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Children's allergy plans indicate administering Zyrtek, but the program does not have this medication, only
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · March 11, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term
safe sleep training has not been completed or has expired for the following staff: S.B. P.M. S.K. J.P. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Food cards are not available or documented in MERIT for the following staff: S.B. S.T. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) · Short Term
A partial little tikes climber is in use in the playground. It is not the full equipment, pieces are missing. The ground cover is compact in areas around and under climbing equipment. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
A bench in the preschool classroom is covered with carpet which is freying, and screws loose creating pinch points. (This was removed immediately) A sensory table is locate outside. The wood is swollen, seperated, and molding. It is no longer a smooth surface, finished surface. A toy box in the infant classroom has peeling vinyl. Several areas of siding outside in the playground is observed to have large areas of chipping paint and splintering boards. A bag used for child's individual storage is observed to have a large hole in it. (This was removed immediately) Diaper pad surfaces are peeling. Adult sized chairs were observed to have ripped surfaces and missing foam arm rests. Window sills and doors/door frames were observed to have chipping paint. A sink cabinet in the toddler classroom was observed to have trip ripped off, poking out and a chunk missing from a corner to expose particle board. Peeling contact paper was in place at a cork board in a preschool classroom. A rug has the edging pulled away creating a large hole. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
Several outlets throughout the program were observed to be covered with auto shutters and not tamper resistent. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Three children with allergies have epi pens. Their plans do not indentify foods that can substitute for allergenic foods. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Children's allergy plans indicate administering Zyrtek, but the program does not have this medication, only an epi pen. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0241(6) · Short Term
The bathroom used by the preschoolers was observed to have puddles of water in several areas. The floor in the bathroom has debris collected in the corners.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Complaint · February 20, 2026 · Resolved March 30, 2026
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · January 14, 2026 · Resolved March 19, 2026
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · October 2, 2025 · Resolved November 18, 2025
Parent or guardian provided food and written food plans
WAC 110-300-0190(1) · Short Term
The provider had a written plan for the child who is vegeterian but had served the child a non-vegeterian meal. This was confirmed through an email correspondence between the parents and the provider.
Complaint · September 22, 2025 · Resolved November 18, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Provider observed one of their staff grab a child in a rough manner. The staff has been terminated.
Licensing visit · April 15, 2025
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Toddler classroom had a child safety lock on the door handle. A pre-k classroom door was missing a door handle on the inside of one of the emrgency doors.
Licensing visit · October 12, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Garbage bag was draped over one of non-working toilets in the clasroom bathroom.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exits doors were locked in the playground area.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Staff are missing the following trainings: GG- BBP/1stAid/CPR; Food handlers permit; LL- safe sleep expired; BBP/CPR/1st Aid MS-Basic training, CPR/1stAid/BBP KS-CPR/1stAid/BBP; safe sleep expired
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Ask what changed after the 12 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in June 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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