Licensed center
Northshore Christian
A faith-based center, licensed for 214 children. The state cited something at 3 of 4 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). Three complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 135 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.
How they teach
Faith-based
“Northshore Christian Academy filters all learning through a Biblical view which recognizes Christ as our Savior.”In their words. nca.school, September 2026
One of 25 Seattle-area providers that describe a faith-based approach, out of 256 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
Three complaint investigations found violations since February 2023
135: none66: one to four9: five or more
The 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Northshore Christian (214 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 210, 135 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Northshore Christian has had three. The most recent was in April 2026. Eleven centers its size have had more. The state also lists two complaints here whose published report includes no citation detail, so they are not counted as found.
Routine visits: 3 of 4 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
- May 18, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.
· April 6, 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.
Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · March 30, 2026 · Resolved July 20, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.
Jan 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · January 16, 2026 · Resolved February 4, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · December 17, 2025 · Resolved January 28, 2026
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
There was sufficient evidence to support the allegation based on the information obtained from staff.
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · December 3, 2025 · Resolved January 5, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) Doors as emergency exits were blocked with baby gates in room B-110, B-101, and B-111.
WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term
110-300-0345(5)(b) None of the alarms on any of the classroom doors was functioning during the visit.
Oct 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · October 29, 2025 · Resolved December 3, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Nov 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 21, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(c) The main exit door was partially blocked by the baby gate in the Toddler A, B, and C classrooms. Holiday decorations partially obstructed the doors in several classrooms.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-3000-260(2)(a)(b) The in-suite bathrooms in the Toddler classrooms were being used for storage and were accessible to children due to the absence of locks.
WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious
110-300-0106(1)The following staff members have not completed the initial training: RC, KM, and SS. 110-300-0106(10) Missing the bloodborne pathogens training certificate: KM. 110-300-0106(11) The following staff members do not have a valid CPR/first-aid certificate: EB, KGM, KMM, EP. 110-300-0106(12) Missing the food worker permit: KMM.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 18, 2024
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) Bleach bottles are accessible to children in the bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
110-300-0106(11) Missing CPR and first aid training certificates: Melissa D, Hanna D, Makayla F, Kendra M, Kellyn MM, Gracie S, Olga T, Shannon T, and Yahleanah W. 110-300-0106(12) Missing food worker cards: Rebecca T, Melissa D, Hanna D, Kendra M, Kellyn MM, Alexis P, Olga T, and Tais U.
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Details
- Website
- nca.school
- Address
- 5700 23rd Dr W
- License
- PL-10951, active
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — nca.school
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
- Hours — nca.school
Details
- Website — nca.school
- Address, License — data.wa.gov