Little Trees Learning Center

Center · Shoreline · 1900 North 175th Street

What kind of place is this?

Size 84 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 developmental, faith-based

In the program’s own words

“encourages whole-child development for children of all ethnicities and backgrounds within the framework of a Christian worldview” auroracommunity.org, June 2026
“It's our mission to provide care in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages whole-child development for children of all ethnicities and backgrounds within the framework of a Christian worldview.” auroracommunity.org, August 2026

Who will be with our child?

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 12 months - 5 years (Early Learning Center); Kindergarten - 5th grade (School Age)
Hours 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule 3-day, 2-day, and drop-in options

What will it cost us?

Application fee $125

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 3, 2025
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousAt the time of inspection is was observed that some staff have either expired food handler training or have not completed the training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · December 3, 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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · December 3, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

At the time of inspection is was observed that some staff have either expired food handler training or have not completed the training. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

At the time of inspection it was observed that staff S.W. who worked during the summer and staff P.W. did not have background check. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed that palstic bags are accessible in the room #3. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that air purifiers placed on top of shelving units are not secured Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that some shelving units are peeling and a broken office chair in the school age room is accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of inspection, it was observed safety device is installed on all the immediate doors, the safety device is used to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

At the time of inspection, it was observed that alarm on doors that open to the palyground are turned off; no alarn observed on connecting doors to other classrooms.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 19, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

At the time of the visit the licensor observed the ground cover under the slides is less than 9 inches

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

At the time of the visit emergency exit gate in the playground is locked.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

At the time of the visit the licensor did not observed an ICP for a child with special needs enrolled in the SA program

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

At th time of the visit the licensor observed staff on her phone and not supervising children, another staff was sitting on a couch reading a book with her back behind the rest of the children. 0345 (5)(b) At the time of the the licensor observed the chimes installled on exit doors are turned off.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(4) · Short Term / Serious

At the time of the visit the lciensor observed two staff members in difeerent classroom that have not yet completed 30 hours childcare basics training but were supervising children alone. 0106 (4) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed recognizing and reporting child abuse, neglect and exploitation training 0106 (5) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed emergency preparedness training 0106 (7) At the time of the visit the licensor observed that some staff have not yet completed children experiencing homelessness 0106 (10) At the time of the visit the licensor observed some staff that have not yet completed Blood borne pathogen training 0106 (11) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) At the time of the visit the lciensor observed some staff that have not yet completed food handler training

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · October 3, 2023 · Resolved November 28, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 3, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Toilet plunger, mop and vacuum are accessible to children

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Director has not completed medication management training 0215 (3) Some diaper creams did not have medication authorization 0215 (3)(d) Licensor observed unused medication of a child that no longer attends the childcare.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Director and some staff have not renewed BBP training 0106 (11) Some staff have not renewed or completed CPR/first aid training 0106 (12) Staff have not completed food handler training 0106 (3) Director and some staff have not completed 30 hours of childcare basics training 0106 (8) Director and some staff have not completed / renewed safe sleep training 0106 (9) Director have not completed medication management training

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Some staff have not completed background check or have withdrawn background check

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Little Trees Learning Center hasn’t published

A typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the 11 findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in December 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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