Little Trailblazers - West Seattle

Center · Seattle · 3003 SW Roxbury St.

What kind of place is this?

Size 34 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.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“Little Trailblazers West Seattle (“Little Trailblazers”) is committed to a child-centered, play-based curriculum designed to nurture the whole child in a warm, supportive, home-like environment.” img1.wsimg.com, August 2026

Who will be with our child?

Toddler 1 teacher to 7 children Rooms of 16
Preschool 1 teacher to 10 children Rooms of 18

Will it fit our family?

Ages served Ages 1-5 years old
Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-time, part-time (MWF), part-time (T/Th)
Holiday closures New Year's Day, Day After New Year's, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day + Day After, and Winter Break (Dec 21-Jan 1)

What will it cost us?

Monthly tuition $2,342–$2,667 about $12–$14/hr
Part-time $1,069–$1,796/mo
Application fee $100
Sibling discount 10% discount on the child with the lower tuition fee when multiple children from the same family are enrolled

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 2
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 10, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious1 staff file (F.F) reviewed did not have documentation of a current BBP card. 2 staff files reviewed C.M and JS. had a food worker card from an unapproved company/organization. · August 21, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 10, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of this inspection, licensor observed a play kitchen in the toddler classroom that was not securely anchored and posed a tipping hazard when the microwave door was pulled open, and licensor obseved a heavy 1 gallon bottle of hand sanitizer on the top shelf of the preschool cubbies that posed a falling hazard. Director removed the bottle of sanitizer from this shelf while licensor was onsite.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 21, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

1 staff file (F.F) reviewed did not have documentation of a current BBP card. 2 staff files reviewed C.M and JS. had a food worker card from an unapproved company/organization.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Need to ensure that spray bottles are not left at a level that is accessible to children. Wipes that are labled "keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Need to ensure that all required paperwork for children's individual plan is present and completly filled out (plan and medication form). Also need to ensure that required medication is present.

Medication

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

Need to ensure that medication forms are present for all medications oral and/or topical. For prescription medications ensure that forms are done yearly and signed by parent/guardian and doctor. Medications need to be inaccessible to children and reflective of first and last names. (diaper ointments, oral meds, other creams, sunscreen). Old medications return to the parent/guardian. Diaper wipes cannot be accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

Tricycle outside was observed to have a cracked basket with sharp edges. The outlet cover in the toddler room was observed to be cracked and have sharp edges. Chipping paint was observed on chairs, table, walls, half door and some shelving. The chipping paint was also observed on play equipment/items outside. Small item on the toddler playground possibly broken from equipment was found and poses a choking hazard for toddlers.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

A slide was observed in preschool area with no woodchips or rubber.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

The following people were missing Bloodborne Pathogens on MERIT: - Alyshia, Kay, and Katrina The following people did not have the trainings or education required by WAC: - Akeem, Alyshia, Katrina, Krisha

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Ask what changed after the seven findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in August 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.

Who will be with our child

Will it fit our family

What will it cost us

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

State record

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