La Petite Academy runs 7 licensed locations in Seattle.
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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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Staff person was observed in video footage being rough and aggressive with children; observed slapping at a child, taking food away, grabbing arms of children and pushing children's chairs roughly into the table. Staff person was terminated based on the incident.· May 28, 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 · August 11, 2026
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
multiple staff did not complete EQEL or the required number of training hours for 2025. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(a) · Short Term
temperature in infant classroom was 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(5) · Short Term
children did not wash hands after coming in from extra-curricular activity which was outside and using equipment.
Complaint · May 21, 2026 · Resolved June 15, 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
Staff person was observed in video footage being rough and aggressive with children; observed slapping at a child, taking food away, grabbing arms of children and pushing children's chairs roughly into the table. Staff person was terminated based on the incident.
Complaint · November 14, 2025 · Resolved December 4, 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 · November 12, 2025 · Resolved December 4, 2025
3 valid issues · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Allergy plan was not completed and available to staff regarding child's allergy. Necessary medication was not on-site to respond to a possible allergic reaction. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious
Medication authorization was not signed by the parent for administering medication; medication was administered based on a photo provided by the parent of the child's MyChart.
Licensing visit · July 29, 2025
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
two classrooms were over ratio with toddler aged children in a preschool classroom; with only 1 staff person and 10 children.
Complaint · May 29, 2025 · Resolved June 10, 2025
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · March 17, 2025 · Resolved March 24, 2025
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · November 1, 2024 · Resolved December 3, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · July 19, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
Interior classroom doors need a chime or bell to alert when opened.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
Staff are missing the following trainings: Food worker card: M.B. Z.L.B. pathogen training Mayada Babiker Kelsee McNally Safe Sleep training: M.B. L.B. O.M. F.S. G.S. H.A. H.A. K.Y. L.Z. L.S. L.M. M.J. P.L.Z.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · July 24, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Food Worker Card Missing: P.W. C.B. M.J. P.H.G. Safe Sleep missing or expired: A.K. M.B. D.D. M.K.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Slides in preschool playground is closer than 6 feet from fencing All playgrounds do not have sufficient ground cover
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Emergency door in toddler classroom does not open
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
Storage closet in two's classroom did not have a working lock
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in May 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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