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Mini Einstein's Learning Center South

minieinsteinslearningcenter.com

At a glance

  • Large emergent curriculum center, licensed for 141 children.
  • Hours 10 hours a day, 5 days a week.
  • Tuition Infant $3,075, toddler $2,555, preschool $2,455 a month, full time. See costs

What to know

License: 12 months to 13 years (state). They serve: 4 weeks through Pre-K (4-5 years) (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in October 2026 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since March 2024.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

  • Received Sep 30, 2026Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Oct 29, 2026

    • “The allegation is that physical restraint was used on a child.”

      The state’s description of the complaint

    • Physical restraintSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.”

        WAC 110-300-0335(2)

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 112 (53%) have one or more, as this center does.

How all 210 similar-size centers compare

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None47%
  • One or more53%This center

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 3, 20251 citation
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “The sink room which was used for storage was accessible to children.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • Sep 17, 20241 citation
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “A garden hose was noticed across the play area.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • Mar 29, 20242 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Plastic bags and gloves were accessible to children in several classrooms and bathrooms.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

      • “Sanitizing products were accessible to older preschoolers in preschool classrooms. Cleaning supplies and plunger accessible to children in closet in staff bathroom.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

The state cited rules at all 3 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times had fewer: 67% of 364.

How all 364 Seattle-area centers inspected 3 times compare

Of the 364 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 3 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None12%
  • 1 of 321%
  • 2 of 335%
  • All 333%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
October 6, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation. · October 6, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Sep 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received September 30, 2026 · Resolved October 29, 2026

“The allegation is that physical restraint was used on a child.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Physical restraint

WAC 110-300-0335(2) · Serious

There was sufficient evidence to support this allegation.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 3, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0260(2)(a) The sink room which was used for storage was accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 17, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

110-300-0260(5) A garden hose was noticed across the play area.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 29, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags and gloves were accessible to children in several classrooms and bathrooms.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Sanitizing products were accessible to older preschoolers in preschool classrooms. Cleaning supplies and plunger accessible to children in closet in staff bathroom.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

Infant$3,075
Toddler$2,555
Preschool$2,455

Mini Einstein's Learning Center SouthMost 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.

Part time
$1,511 to $2,325 a month
Application fee
$75
Siblings
15% off

A day here

Hours
10 hours a day, 5 days a week
Meals, updates for parents and schedule
Meals
Breakfast, two snacks and lunch included
Updates for parents
Procare app for updates and messages; mobile check-in
Schedule
Full-day, part-week (2 or 3 days/week); no half-day

How they teach

Emergent curriculum, developmental, play-based and faith-based

“We blend play-based learning with purposeful teaching”

Policies

Enrollment
Non-refundable deposit of half the first full month's tuition reserves a spot; full-day enrollment only (no half-day)

Details

Phone
(206) 533-8896
Address
6717 212th St SW, Lynnwood, 98036
License
PL-83878
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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How they teach

What it costs

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

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

A day here

Policies

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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