Licensed center
Learning Nest Montessori School LLC
A center, licensed for 20 children. No complaint investigation has found a violation here, true of 207 of 218 similar-size Seattle-area centers. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Learning Nest Montessori School LLC for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
No complaint investigation has found a violation since February 2023
207: none11: one to four0: five or more
The 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Learning Nest Montessori School LLC (20 children) is compared with centers its size.
Routine visits: 3 of 3 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- December 18, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Immediate —
Licensor observed medication consent forms were outdated and not current for 2023.
· September 14, 2023
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.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 18, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
The cabinet containing the air deodorizer and other hazardous products does not have a safety lock, making these items accessible to children. It is important to secure all potentially dangerous products to prevent accidental exposure, poisoning, or injury. Installing childproof locks or relocating hazardous items out of reach helps ensure a safe environment for children.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
The licensor observed that a rack used to dry art materials was not securely mounted to the wall, creating a risk that it could fall or tip over. Securing the rack is important to prevent injuries and maintain a safe environment for children.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 8, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Licensor observed Bloodborne Pathogens were expired for Ms. Mary Jo, Ms. Emma and Ms. Allison.
WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
Licensor observed Food handler trainings were expired for Ms. Mary Jo, Ms. Emma and Ms. Allison.
WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term
Licensor did not observe the fire safety inspection using the state fire marshal form was conducted.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 14, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Licensor reviewed a child's file and observed the child had a food allergy and file had no written instructions (ICP) from the child's health care provider with a know food allergy due to a health condition. Licensor reviewed 2 other files for children with a food preference and file had no Food Plan in place. 0186 (2) No documents on whether the child with the food allergy requires any form of medication for the specific food allergen.
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(vi) · Serious / Immediate
Licensor observed medication consent forms were outdated and not current for 2023.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licensor observed all no current Bloodborne Pathogens on file for: M.J.E. and Alison all BBP's were expired. 0106 (11) Licensor observed no CPR records on file for E.M.J. to verify completed trainings. 0106 (12) Licensor observed no Food Handler record on file for Maryjo to verify completed trainings.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 38722 Enumclaw Black Diamond Rd
- License
- PL-10238, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3+
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov