Lemon Door Playschool

Center · 2428 32nd Ave W

What kind of place is this?

Size 61 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach reggio-emilia

In the program’s own words

“The philosophy at Lemon Door has been strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach .” lemondoorplayschool.org, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 14, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection, one staff has an expired food handler certificate on merit and on file. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

At the time of the inspection, there are a few bags of frozon bananas in ziploc bag in kitchen freezer without date and label. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

At the time of the inspection, there is one child's medication authoriztion form wa blank and two were not labeled with children's first and last name.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 11, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed the fan wire was loose and accesible to children in Maple and Oaks classroom. Correction made onsite.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(e) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed the power strips with surge protectors was in between a kid storgae space which was accessible to children. Correction made onsite.

Safe food practices · WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that the food in fridge was not labeled and dated.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed the there are two unlabeled lotions at teacher's desk that 35 inch high which is accessible to children.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed one child's ointment was expired in 10/2023.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · November 7, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Child with Epipen does not have required paperwork. Child with Albuterol had expired meds and paperwork for the Albuterol.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Medication authorizations were missing and expired.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

Lights in gross motor area (holiday lights) hanging on wall were dangling strangulation hazard. Secure cubbies and shelving in spaces (original space and new space). Chipping paint on walls and furniture observed in the original space.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Spray bottles observd in the room accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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