Little Laurels Montessori Preschool

Center · Lake City · 12700 35th Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 96 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“We follow the AMS Montessori method” littlelaurels.org, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Hours 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Days / week 5
Accepts subsidy Yes
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: ages served, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Toddler $2,485/mo about $18/hr
Preschool $1,955/mo about $14/hr
Application fee $100
Sibling discount 5% discount on your older child(ren)
Sources and dates

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

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

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N. and M.S. have not taken Mandated Reporting training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(5) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken emergency preparedness training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(7) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken families experiencing homelessness.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term

Licensor observed that of the 3 staff files reviewed R.P-M, P.N., and M.S. have not taken medication management.

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

Licensor observed child file M.S. did not have a care plan in place for a severe food allergy.

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

Licensor observed EpiPen in the River classroom without prescription or box. Pen did not include required information.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 12, 2025

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

It was observed that a care plan was dated from 2023.

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

It was observed that a child had an EpiPen onsite but was not stored with the prescription label. It was observed that toothpaste and hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Pond Room.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 3, 2023

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

110-300-0230(2)(b) First Aid Backpack was accessible to children in care.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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