MorningStar Montessori School

Center · Snoqualmie · 34605 SE Swenson Dr.

What kind of place is this?

Size 58 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“All the materials in a Montessori classroom are organized into the following major curriculum areas” morningstarus.com, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 15 months to 6 years
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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State record — Washington DCYF

May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 8, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

There are several staff members with expired food handler's cards. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

The medication paperwork was not filled out completely. Date Disputed Date Disputed

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

The epi-pen did not have the prescription label with the medication.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 25, 2025

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

The epi-pen in the toddler room did not have the prescription with it. There was one allergy medication form that was not complete in the toddler room.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 27, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

No documentation that the staff were trained on the medication for the epi-pen.

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

Many of the diaper creams were not labled with children's full names.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Center has safety door knob covers on the doors out of the toddler room. In the toddler room the secondary exit is blocked by chairs and there is a baby gate blocking the entrance to the space.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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