Seattle · Licensed center
Little Mountain Montessori
At a glance
- Medium Montessori center, licensed for 77 children.
- Hours 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week, year round.
- Tuition Infant $3,678, toddler $3,130, preschool $2,696 a month, full time. See costs
From their website, read September 2026:
“Classroom ratios are maintain at all times and are as follows: Preschool: 10:1 Toddler: 7:1 Infant: 4:1”
The state’s rule
Washington sets the most children one adult may care for by age, and the largest group size, in WAC 110-300-0356(5).
Infants (birth through 11 months): one adult for every four.
Toddlers (12 through 29 months): one adult for every seven.
Preschoolers (30 months through 6 years, not in kindergarten): one adult for every ten.
School-age children: one adult for every fifteen.
Also changed: infant, toddler and preschool prices
Infant: now $3,678 a month; was $3,520 (+$158, +4.5%).
Toddler: now $3,130 a month; was $2,995 (+$135, +4.5%).
Preschool: now $2,696 a month; was $2,580 (+$116, +4.5%). Seen in September 2026.
Is this normal? 8 of 42 Seattle centers we checked this summer and again this fall raised their prices. Too few to say how much a typical rise is.
Based on 42 Seattle centers whose own websites listed a price this summer and again this fall.
Why this happens
Across the country, child care prices rise most at the start of the school year. In federal price data from 2007 to 2025, August and September carried about half of a typical year’s increase.
Ask them: when the new price takes effect, whether it applies to families already enrolled, and when the next increase is planned.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since September 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 10, 20264 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, there were a few staff do not have current bbp certificate on file and on merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(10)
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current first aid and cpr on merit and on file.”
WAC 110-300-0106(11)
In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, seven staff have not complete 10 hour of annual inservice training after 12 month of cumulative employment.”
WAC 110-300-0107(1)
Oct 15, 20253 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the a few children's diaper creams in infant room was labeled with colored tape, missing children's first and last name.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that an expired medication was not returned to child's parent or guardian.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that a few staff who were no longer employed was not updated and reflected on merit.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
Apr 21, 20257 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that 11 staff were missing current First Aid and CPR documents uploaded on Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that 10 staff were missing food handler uploaded on Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that a white corner cabinet in the bathroom contained diapers inside a plastic bag, and a unused trash bag was also found behind it. The cabinet, standing 32 inches high, was accessible to children. Plastic diaper bags found in mutiple classroom bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that one child's precription medication did not accompanied with medication authorization form.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that 5 staff were missing TB tests documents on Merit.”
WAC 110-300-0105(3)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gates on outdoor play area did not equipped with a self closing and self latching mechanism.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that a stand up diapering procerdure was missing in toddler room bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Sep 25, 20241 citation
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Balance beam did not have adequate ground covering under nor around the balance beam it was on grass.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 71% of 272.
How all 272 Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 272 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None7%
- 1 of 415%
- 2 of 417%
- 3 of 433%
- All 429%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 10, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since September 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file.
· August 10, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · August 10, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, there were a few staff do not have current bbp certificate on file and on merit.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current first aid and cpr on merit and on file.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection, a few staff do not have current food handler on merit and on file.
WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, seven staff have not complete 10 hour of annual inservice training after 12 month of cumulative employment.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 15, 2025
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
0115(a):At the time of inspection, it was observed that a few staff who were no longer employed was not updated and reflected on merit.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
0215(3)(a)(ii):At the time of inspection, it was observed that the a few children's diaper creams in infant room was labeled with colored tape, missing children's first and last name.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
0215(3)(d):At the time of inspection, it was observed that an expired medication was not returned to child's parent or guardian.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · April 21, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that 11 staff were missing current First Aid and CPR documents uploaded on Merit.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that 10 staff were missing food handler uploaded on Merit.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that 5 staff were missing TB tests documents on Merit.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that the gates on outdoor play area did not equipped with a self closing and self latching mechanism.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that a white corner cabinet in the bathroom contained diapers inside a plastic bag, and a unused trash bag was also found behind it. The cabinet, standing 32 inches high, was accessible to children. Plastic diaper bags found in mutiple classroom bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
At the time of inspection, it was observed that one child's precription medication did not accompanied with medication authorization form.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
At the time of inspection, it was observed that a stand up diapering procerdure was missing in toddler room bathroom.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 25, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Balance beam did not have adequate ground covering under nor around the balance beam it was on grass.
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What it costs
Little Mountain MontessoriBefore the changeMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Seattle-area full-time prices for that age; 56 infant, 82 toddler and 113 preschool programs publish one.
- Siblings
- 3% Sibling Subsidy applied to the eldest of students enrolled
A day here
7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week, year round
Meals, outdoors, diapers and three more
- Meals
- Toddler and preschool: morning and afternoon snack plus daily catered lunch; breakfast brought from home
- Outdoors
- Outside every day, rain or shine
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers; school uses WaterWipe wipes and Desitin diaper cream unless family brings their own
- Updates for parents
- Brightwheel app for check-in/out and messaging
- Schedule
- Full-day
- Closed
- Follows the Seattle Public Schools closure calendar, including early closures on the first Wednesday of some months
How they teach
Montessori
“Little Mountain Montessori provides a preschool program that is based on the Montessori philosophy.”
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Children kept home 24 hours after diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever of 100 has subsided without medication
- Enrollment
- Two months' notice required to withdraw; spot may be filled if tuition unpaid after one calendar month; expulsion possible, immediately if the director deems necessary
Details
- Phone
- (206) 602-6711
- Address
- 3257 16th Ave W, Seattle, 98119
- License
- PL-84580
- Established
- 2014
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Children per adult
- Children per adult — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked October 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Diapers, Hours, Closed — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
- Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
- Calendar, Schedule — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
What changed
littlemountainmontessori.com/campus-tuition, saved between July 17 and July 20, 2026, and again September 26, 2026
Day care and preschool prices, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007 to 2025, read October 9, 2026
Policies
- When a child is sick, Enrollment — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
- Website — Checked July 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
- Address — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License — Checked March 2026 data.wa.gov
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Established — Checked September 2026 littlemountainmontessori.com
Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 115 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 116 to 323.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.