Lighthouse Montessori School

Center · Seattle · 7005 24th Ave NW

What kind of place is this?

Size 25 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.

Will it fit our family?

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

What will it cost us?

Application fee $85

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 7, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousExit door leading to outdoor play space was partially blocked with a child proof door guard device. This prevents an emergency exit from building. This was discussed on site with R.B. · December 12, 2024

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.

May 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 7, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

110-300-0145(8)- The fence in the outdoor play space had spots where the boards did not connect all the way, as well as spots where the fence appeared to be in poor condition.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 12, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

Annual BBP training is needed for multiple staff.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

Exiting mechanism on gate is not equipped with a self-closing and self latching mechanism.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

The exit gate had a padlock on it. R.B. reported this gate does not self-close or auto latch.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term

Fence needs to be repaired, replaced or reinforced, it is wobbly, not secure or safe.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Exit door leading to outdoor play space was partially blocked with a child proof door guard device. This prevents an emergency exit from building. This was discussed on site with R.B.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

The department was not notified when child with special needs was enrolled.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 19, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

During annual inpsection, Licensor A. Stewart observed playground equipment, rock climber, slide and tires did not have nine inches deep ground cover. Director C.D. reported they are aware, they are in the process of ordering turf.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff missing BBP training. 0106 (11) During inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff missing CPR and First Aid training. 0106 (12) During inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff missing food worker training. 0106 (03) During inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff missing child care basics. 0106 (09) During inspection, licensor A. Stewart observed staff missing medication management. Director reported all staff administer medication to children with allergies. Violations observed and discussed on site with director C.D.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Lighthouse Montessori School hasn’t published

Hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the three findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in December 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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