Lil Peoples World Maple Leaf

Center · Seattle · 13305 1st Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 117 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach creative-curriculum

In the program’s own words

“We use a teaching strategy called “Creative Curriculum,” when educating our Pre-Schoolers.” lilpeoplesworld.com, August 2026

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 Level 3+
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 9, 2026
On file
3 visits since April 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Seriousthe lock to the cabinet where the plastic bags are kept is broken · February 19, 2025

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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 9, 2026

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

It was observed in the kitchen food was stored on the floor, that was not labeled and dated.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · January 16, 2026 · Resolved March 9, 2026

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.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 19, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

the lock to the cabinet where the plastic bags are kept is broken

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Lil Peoples World Maple Leaf hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the one finding Washington DCYF ranked Serious in February 2025.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.

Licensing and contact

State record

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