Licensed center
Little Multilingual of Kent
A Montessori–inspired center, licensed for 63 children. Care for an infant is $2,382 a month, less than 35 of 35 Seattle-area full-time prices. The state cited something at 10 of 11 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 182 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Montessori–inspired
“Montessori-Inspired Learning Environment”In their words. littlemultilingual.com, September 2026
One of 60 Seattle-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 256 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Ms. Sofia (Director), 15 years in early childhood and Tony Thede (Licensing & Compliance Director), 20 years in early childhood.
What it costs
$2,382 a month for an infant
Lower than 35 of 35 Seattle-area providers that publish a full-time infant price.
Lower than 37 of 44 Seattle-area providers that publish a full-time toddler price.
Lower than 52 of 66 Seattle-area providers that publish a full-time preschool price.
Little Multilingual of KentMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)
Scale $1,000 to $4,000 a month. Seattle-area prices as of September 26, 2026. Part-time $263 to $363 a month. Application fee $150. Prices from their website, September 2026.
What the state has found
One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023
182: none28: one to four0: five or more
The 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Little Multilingual of Kent (63 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 210, 182 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Little Multilingual of Kent has had one. The most recent was in April 2024. Nine centers its size have had more. The state also lists one complaint here whose published report includes no citation detail, so it is not counted as found.
Routine visits: 10 of 11 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- May 13, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since May 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
Small climber in toddler/preschool playground was on surfacing that did not have documentation that it met CPSC guidelines.
· September 2, 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.
May 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 13, 2026
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0505 Postings were missing n) a notice that inspection reports and notices of enforcement actions from the previous three years are available from the licensee and the department.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 2, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Small climber in toddler/preschool playground was on surfacing that did not have documentation that it met CPSC guidelines.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
Bathroom door in preschool/prek and bathroom door next to younger toddler room locks and Provider has no way of unlocking it.
WAC 110-300-0240(2)(a) · Short Term
Sink in young toddler room had gap between sink and countertop making the countertop not completely moisture resistant.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
2a) Older toddler classroom had small toys in the toy bins that were capable of being a choking hazard 2d) Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children due to suffocation hazard were found accessible to children in Preschool/Pre-K bathroom, plastic trashbags were in the drawers and cabinets in unlocked kitchen. 3a) Broken outlet cover in older toddler room had sharp edges 5a) Outlet outside of young toddler classroom and outlet in infant room were not tamper resistant. 5b) Outlet in bathroom next to young toddler room and outlet in outdoor preschool/toddler playground were accessible to children and outlets were not GFCI and Tamper Resistant.
Mar 2024 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · March 14, 2024 · Resolved November 27, 2024
5 valid issues
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0475 (2)(ii) is valid because director did not report to the department within 24 hours of when 911 was called for child that was taken in the ambulance.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0215 (3)(b) is valid because Center Director, was not able to provide proper documentation with medication form or medication log for child in intake allegation. WAC 110-300-0215 (3)(a)(i) is valid because one teacher stated that she had administered medication for child and did not have documentation showing authorization for medication administration. Risk
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0186 is found valid because center director was not able to provider licensor with an ICP for child with medical condition.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 19, 2024
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0331 (1)(xi) Licensor and supervisor observed an infant placed and strapped in a car seat for 5 minutes before parent arrived. WAC 110-300-0331 (1)(xi)Licensor and supervisor observed a toddler in a crib awake while teacher cleaned the room.
Jan 2024 Complaint 3 valid issues
Complaint · January 17, 2024 · Resolved May 15, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 11, 2024
WAC 110-300-0455(3) / 110-300-0455(2) · Long Term / Short Term
On 12/11/23, 12/20/23 and 01/11/24 staff members S.O., M.D. and center director were unable to access daily attendance records for each classroom, staff and chlidren so licensor was unable to review past attendance records
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(12) · Short Term
Supervisor observed the emergency exit on left side of center outdoor play area is partially blocked by plastic basketball hoop
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed Little Tyke slide was not placed on proper ground cover Supervisor observed the lime green climbing dome on the turf covered platform was not arranged to meet the proper fall zone of 6 ft Director was unable to provide documentation to support ground cover meeting WACs during time of visit
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 11, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term
Maria Pedroza has no proof of current first aid,CPR or BBP training Claudia Santos has no proof of current first aid training Tony Thede and Anna Mendoza have no proof of current BBP traning
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
there were plastic bags underneath the sink in the preschool classroom bathroom that were accessible to children
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensors observed a mop, broom, and dustpan in the toddler bathroom and air freshener in the pre-k bathroom Licensors view the recycle bin cart mixed in with outdoor toys and accessible to children
WAC 110-300-0241(1)(g) · Short Term
The outdoor toys have layered, caked on dirt, dried leaves, and small buds on them
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Provider's emergency exit doors remain locked after exiting thru the door to the outdoor play area and a key is needed to unlock the door and then push door handle down
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 20, 2023
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
WAC 110-300-0345 Supervising children. (3) An early learning provider must supervise children in care by: (a) Scanning the environment and listening for both verbal and looking nonverbal cues to anticipate problems and plan accordingly; Child found napping faced toward outlet with a cord. Child's right arm found wrapped around cord. Child needs to me repostioned immediately; arm outside of cord, and moved away from outlet
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 21, 2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Serious 06/22/2023 07/04/2023
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensors observed 2 slides are placed on concrete with no other ground cover; 110-300-0146(1) Licensors observed provider had placed recycled rubber tiles in toddler area that are not 6 inches deep 110-300-0146(1)(a) Dispute Description: The recycled rubber area is only for the toddler to play without any slides or climbing equipment. The only square play house and one 2.8 feet small slide were temporally placed on the concrete at the edge of playground not for kids to play and were planned to take away on the weekend because we just took off our sand box and woodchip play area for a project of installing new Turf grass play area. 110-301-
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 7, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Licensr viewed a phone charger plugged in to a plug in the infant room, that was accessible to a mobile child
Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity
WAC 110-300-0320(3) · Long Term
Entering preschool room, licensor could see that the teacher in the room had the 10 children seated on the floor in the space to the far right of the entry door where the sleep cots are stacked. Licensor noticed the teacher had moved a portable bookcase in front of the entry way blocking off this area so the children could not leave the space unless the teacher moved the bookcase.
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 25, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
When licensors arrived at the center and walked towards the front entrnce, licensors observed a security gate was still up acoss the emergency exit door in the toddler room, after licensors told director Thede and staff person Lixin Salazar hat it must removed during the previous health and safety walk thru of 4-27-2023.
May 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · May 16, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
Outlet in infant room pushed back into wall; outlets in toddler room have hole children can poke their fingers into; water fountain plug can be accessed by children
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
staff had toddlers sitting in high chairs during circle time stating to licensor it was to keep the children still
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious / Short Term
Staff need to complete the follow: Center director only has 8 qualifying credits; Staff member Sivia Ochoa needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Min Du needs to show proof of high scholl completion,current first aid, CPR, BBP,safe sleep and current food handler card; staff member Ashu Pandita needs to show proof of complete of high school completion, as well as all required trainings; staff member Lixin Salazar needs to submit proofof high school completion and current TB test results Staff members Claudia Santos and Anna Mendoza needs to submit proof of high school completion Staff member Feng Zhan need to submit proof of high school copletion, current TBtest results, proof of completion of Child Care Basc training, proof of current first aid, CPR and BBP training
A day here
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Details
- Website
- littlemultilingual.com
- Address
- 1048 West James St Suite 101-103c
- License
- PL-81299, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
- Ages
- ages 0-6
- Established
- 2009
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked September 2026 · littlemultilingual.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — littlemultilingual.com
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool — Checked September 2026 · littlemultilingual.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals, Hours — Checked September 2026 · littlemultilingual.com
Details
- Website — Checked September 2026 · littlemultilingual.com
- Address, License, Quality program — Checked September 2026 · data.wa.gov
- Ages, Established — Checked September 2026 · littlemultilingual.com