“We use the play-based thematic curriculum to encourage natural curiosity and desire to learn.” nelcseattle.org, August 2026
It was observed that faculty members JD, DS, and YZ had not completed Mandatory Reporter Training. Date Disputed Date Disputed· April 9, 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.
Licensing visit · April 9, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
It was observed that faculty members JD, DS, and YZ had not completed Mandatory Reporter Training. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
It was observed that one child had expired medication and did not have proper paperwork for allergy medication. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
It was observed that child 1 had an expired immunization record and child 2, 3, and 5 did not have their immunizations on a CIS form. Date Disputed Date Disputed
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed a vacuum, ladder, and plunger were accessible to children in the preschool classroom.
Licensing visit · April 16, 2025
Licensing visit · May 8, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Teeter totter is too close to the fence; needs 6 feet of fall zone. There is not 9 inches of wood chips.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Bleach bottles are accessible to children in the preschool classroom.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Child D.D. has an allergy plan that has not been updated since 2022. Child D.D. has expired benadryl on-site.
Sick and biting policies.
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