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Northshore Early Learning Center

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At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 116 children.

What to know

License: 1 month to 7 years (state). They serve: From 6 weeks of age through the transition into school years (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since May 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jul 13, 202610 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “The woodchips on the playgrounds were observed to have approximately 1" of depth that was in good condition.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “A new child's file indicated they were prescribed an EpiPen and were being tested for pineapple and sesame allergies. No care plan or medication was on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that naturopathic teething medication was onsite for a child, but no medication form was completed.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that an EpiPen was on site that expired in 3/2026. It was obsered that an inhaler had no prescription label included with it.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

    • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “It was observed that many staff had an expired safe sleep training.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(8)

    • In-service trainingShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “It was observed that many staff had no STARS credited for 2025. The Director reports that staff have attended college, but had not requested STARS hours for the classes.”

        WAC 110-300-0107(1)

    • Individual care planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “One child had an inhaler on site but did not have a care plan completed.”

        WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “Two files were missing immunizations, a third file was not on CIS form.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Aug 20, 20252 citations
    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)

    • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
      • “One child's immunization record was missing, One record was from 2023.”

        WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

  • Dec 31, 20243 citations
    • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed on the toddler playground that slides were placed over woodchips that were approximately 2" deep.”

        WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “It was observed that one child with an EpiPen did not have a written allergy plan on file.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The program reported that they could not locate their 2024 fire drill log and had not completed the drills in a few months.”

        WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)

  • Apr 5, 20241 citation
    • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “There were no CPR mouth barriers or elastic bandages observed in the classroom first aid kits.”

        WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f)

  • May 17, 20233 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Janitorial equipment was leaned up against the wall and accessible to children in care.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(5)

    • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Two classrooms had emergency exits that were locked, and not able to open with one motion, without unlocking first.”

        WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Teacher in ratio with expired First-aid/CPR. 110-300-0106(12) Teacher in ratio with expired Food Worker Card.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

The state cited rules at all 5 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times had fewer: 78% of 77.

How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare

Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None1%
  • 1 of 53%
  • 2 of 59%
  • 3 of 526%
  • 4 of 539%
  • All 522%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
July 13, 2026
On file
5 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card. · July 13, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · July 13, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(8) · Short Term

It was observed that many staff had an expired safe sleep training.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

It was observed that staff person JP had an expired food handler's card.

In-service training

WAC 110-300-0107(1) · Short Term

It was observed that many staff had no STARS credited for 2025. The Director reports that staff have attended college, but had not requested STARS hours for the classes.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The woodchips on the playgrounds were observed to have approximately 1" of depth that was in good condition.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

A new child's file indicated they were prescribed an EpiPen and were being tested for pineapple and sesame allergies. No care plan or medication was on site.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Two files were missing immunizations, a third file was not on CIS form.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

It was observed that naturopathic teething medication was onsite for a child, but no medication form was completed.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

It was observed that an EpiPen was on site that expired in 3/2026. It was obsered that an inhaler had no prescription label included with it.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

In three classrooms, suncreen was accessible to children. This was moved during the visit.

Individual care plan

WAC 110-300-0300(1)(a) · Short Term

One child had an inhaler on site but did not have a care plan completed.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 20, 2025

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child's immunization record was missing, One record was from 2023.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term

The program had not completed disaster drills in 2025.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 31, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

It was observed on the toddler playground that slides were placed over woodchips that were approximately 2" deep.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

It was observed that one child with an EpiPen did not have a written allergy plan on file.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

The program reported that they could not locate their 2024 fire drill log and had not completed the drills in a few months.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 5, 2024

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(f) · Short Term

110-300-0230(2)(f) There were no CPR mouth barriers or elastic bandages observed in the classroom first aid kits.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 17, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

110-300-0260(5) Janitorial equipment was leaned up against the wall and accessible to children in care.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

110-300-0166(3)(a) Two classrooms had emergency exits that were locked, and not able to open with one motion, without unlocking first.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

Teacher in ratio with expired First-aid/CPR. 110-300-0106(12) Teacher in ratio with expired Food Worker Card.

Report (PDF)

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What it costs

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A day here

Updates for parents
Daily sheet for parents covering feedings, diaper changes, nap times and activities

Details

Phone
(425) 482-0900
Address
10600 NE 185th St., Bothell, 98011
License
PL-20493
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 2

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

A day here

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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