Licensed center

My Learning Treehouse LLC

A Montessori–inspired center, licensed for 57 children. The state cited something at 5 of 5 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). No complaint investigation has found a violation here, true of 182 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers.

How they teach

Montessori–inspired

“As a Montessori-Reggio-inspired school, we provide a unique approach with individualized learning for each child along with nature inspired group activities.”In their words. mylearningtreehouse.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

Not published

What it costs

Not published

Shortlist can ask My Learning Treehouse LLC for what it has not published: who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.

What the state has found

No complaint investigation has found a violation 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 My Learning Treehouse LLC (57 children) is compared with centers its size.

Routine visits: 5 of 5 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
July 23, 2026
On file
5 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious — During the inspection, Licnensor observed staff without a current food Handlers trainging. · July 23, 2026

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.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 23, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

During the inspection, Licensor observed staff with expired CPR/FA training or no training.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

During the inspection, Licensor observed staff with expired or no BBP training.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the inspection, Licnensor observed staff without a current food Handlers trainging.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 16, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

Licensor observed staff missing the following information: CPR/First Aid not showing "adult/child/infant" CPR/First Aid expired and not in the system or on premises for licensor to verify. BBP expired as of 2023. Tb test

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Provider stated she had various children with allergies, but did not have ICP forms for the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Short Term / Serious

Licensor observed loose cables from a radio that were accessible to children and radio was not in use. Licensor observed water dispense and microwave plugged into outlets that were observed around 2ft from the children's hand washing area.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 16, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

Licensor observed one emergency exit door to be partially blocked by a large wooden foldable toy. Licensor also observed a child placed to sleep on a cot in emergency exit pathway (in front of the door).

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 14, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Staff had expired CPR / First Aid and Bloodborne pathogens.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Licensor measured woodhcips in slide area to be less than one inch deep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed a radio inside one classroom that had a loose cord plugged with cable within child's reach. Licensor observed non-latex gloves in a short cubby in bathroom space accessible to children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Second emergency exit in outdoor space that is located in the back of the outdoor area is locked although it is used as an emergency exit. Director informed licensor that the gate is kept locked and does not have a self-closing / self-latching system.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 5, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child with food protein induced allergy does not have Individual Care Plan.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Staff member N.C. has an expired background checks. Staff members L.S. and I.F. has a withdrawn background check.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Ground covering around climbing structures had only 8 inches of woodchips

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic Ziploc bags were accessible to children in food prep area and plastic bag was accessible to children in a child's cubby.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

10) No staff attached to Provider in MERIT have valid Bloodborne Pathogens training. 11) Teachers I.F. and L.S. do not have valid CPR or First Aid. 12) No staff attached to Provider in MERIT have Food Workers Cards on MERIT or in files. 3) Teachers S.B., I.F, and L.S. did not take 30 hrs/initial training requirement within 3 mos of hire.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) · Short Term

1) Provider's emergency preparedness plan did not address what provider would do if the provider had an emergency and children were to be left unsupervised or what provider must do if parents are not able to get to their children for up to three days 2) Provider's emergency preparedness plan did not address methods used for sounding alarm and calling 911 or how the provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

1a) Hand sanitizers labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children in all classrooms, and Cerave lotion labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible to children in mapletree classroom. 2ab) Storage rooms in all three classrooms were unlocked and inaccessible to children.

Report (PDF)

A day here

Meals
high-quality whole foods, free from processed sugars, nut-free, accommodates allergies/cultural/dietary needs
Outdoors
Tailor-made outdoor playgrounds and nature immersion (gardening, sandbox) as a core part of the philosophy

Details

Address
31015 Military Rd S
License
PL-15203, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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Sources and dates

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All checked September 2026.

How they teach

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

Details