KinderCare runs 27 licensed locations in Seattle.
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 5 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Across KinderCare's 27 locations in Seattle, it cited something at 82% of 98 visits.
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Portable background check (PVC) was expired for one staff member. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 15, 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.
Complaint · May 29, 2026 · Resolved August 26, 2026
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
110-300-0356(5) - During an on-site inspection on 6/3/26 Licensor reviewed the center attendance records for 5/29/26 which showed that the center was over the maximum group size and ratio with the following staff:ratio records: (a)Infants: Ratio - 1:5 (b)Toddlers: Ratio - 1:9 (c)Preschoolers: DP Ratio - 1:11 / Pre-K 1:12 Mixed Ratio Holding Room - Group Size - 28 / Ratio - 2:28
Complaint · March 10, 2026 · Resolved June 22, 2026
Center capacity, ratio, and group size
WAC 110-300-0356(5) · Short Term
110-300-0356(5) - Licensor reviewed the attendance records for 3/10/2026 which showed that the center was over the maximum group size and ratio of mix age ratio with the following staff:ratio records: (a)Mixed Ratio with Infant - Group Size - 9 / Ratio - 2:9 (b)Mixed Ratio with Toddlers - Group Size - 25 / Ratio - 3:26 (c)Mixed Ratio with Preschoolers - Group Size - 29 / Ratio - 4:29
Licensing visit · January 15, 2026
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Portable background check (PVC) was expired for one staff member. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were observed stored on the floor inside plastic containers in the preschool bathroom. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Rust and flaking paint were observed on metal plumbing access doors in both the school-age and preschool classrooms. These surfaces were accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Food handler permits were expired for seven staff members. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
Licensing visit · July 17, 2025
WAC 110-300-0100(6) / 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
110-300-0100(6) - 6 lead teachers have not submitted HS education in MERIT. 110-300-0100(7) - 6 Assistant teachers have not submitted HS education in MERIT.
WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term
110-300-0105(3) - 3 staff members have failed to make corrections to take TB test or enter it into MERIT.
Complaint · May 8, 2025 · Resolved October 1, 2025
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(1) · Serious
110-300-0475 (1) - During the course of inspections and interviews, provider and staff did not report per WAC 0450.
Licensing visit · December 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term
110-300-0106(11) - Multiple staff missing trainings on MERIT.
Licensing visit · March 19, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
During the observation, Licensor Harris did not observe an individual care plan for child WVH that addressed substitute for allergenic foods, specific treatment plan in response to an allergic reaction (1)(b)(c)
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed brown sugar in an airtight containter that was not labeled or dated, three bags of shredded cheese that were not labeled or dated in a ziploc bag, 6 yogurt containers that were in an airtight container not labeled or dated, hummus that is in original container but not dated when it was opened. There were zip loc bags of veggie patties in the freezer with a date, but they were not labeled with contain name. (4)(a)
WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a tied plastic bag with garbage in the infant/toddler playground (2)(d) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed the following toys that were broken. In the infant and toddler playground, there was a broken kitchen play set. In the preschool playground, there was a broken kitchen play set (3)(c) During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a broken wall panel or board in the toddler bathroom near the toilet. Panel or board was placed near the toilet against the wall. (3)(g) During the inspection, Licensor Harris tested water at the sink inside of the school-age classroom. It tested at 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The sink in the preschool classroom tested at 60 degrees Farhenheit. (4)(e)
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a current CPR/First aid for staff member: NS During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a current food handlers card for the following staff: KRM,
Complaint · March 14, 2024 · Resolved July 30, 2024
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
During the process of the inspection, it was determined that Director MB used inappropriate interaction to encourage child to enter the Center when child left the bus (1)(c) During the process of the inspection, it was determined that Director MB had an inappropriate interaction with families of enrolled child (1)(d)
Complaint · June 7, 2023 · Resolved July 5, 2023
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