“Our curriculum is designed on early academics, physical activity, and social emotional learning.” kindercare.com, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 3 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.
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Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child. Date Disputed Date Disputed· February 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 6, 2026 · Resolved June 3, 2026
4 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.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0335(2) · Serious
Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the child being restrained by the teacher for 20 minutes.
Licensing visit · August 7, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a drawer in the Toddler A classroom and in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom.
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) 2 child files that were reviewed had CIS forms from 2023, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form that was not medically verified, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form from 2023 that physically filled in and didn't have a list of immunizations, and 1 child file that was reviewed had a blank CIS form.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler A classroom, Preschool classroom, Pre-K 1 classroom, and in the playground by the front office. There was a disinfectant bottle and a unlabeled bottle with blue liquid accessible to the children in the Preschool classroom.
WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious
(4) There were no water testing results provided for Licensor to review.
Licensing visit · November 27, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
(3)(d) The storage/laundry room was unlocked and accessible to the children. (3)(g) The toilet in the bathroom to the right in the Preschool room is rusting at the bottom and needs to be fixed.
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(f) · Short Term
(2)(a) A wall in the Preschool room is peeling and has paint coming off. The door in the back of the room is also peeling. Both need to be fixed so that they can be cleaned properly. (2)(f) The center is using something other than bleach to clean and it has not been approved from the department. There is no waiver in place in the provider's account.
Licensing visit · April 10, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
There were two epi-pens in Pre-K 1 that are expired. There are some diaper creams and lotions that are stored together. There are diaper creams accessible to children in Tod 1.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
(2 d): There was a roll of plastic bags on the counter in Pre-K 2.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
There is a gate between Tod A and B that has a door knob that requires special knowledge and is only accessible on one side of the room.
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Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: holiday closures.
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