“Northwest Center Kids Early Learning uses the Creative Curriculum® in our Infants through Pre-K classrooms.” nwcenter.org, August 2026
“A Play-Based Curriculum that Fosters Learning” nwcenter.org, June 2026
“We believe that when children with and without disabilities learn and play together, all of them reach their full potential... Today, Northwest Center Kids Early Learning provides high-quality care and education to children with and without developmental delays or disabilities and challenging behaviors.” nwcenter.org, July 2026
Licensor observed wipes that have "Keep out of reach of children" gloves, other plastic that are suffocation hazards accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· November 20, 2025
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 · November 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Licensor observed wipes that have "Keep out of reach of children" gloves, other plastic that are suffocation hazards accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
Licensor observed the play stucture has cracks and is in poor condition, located on the left side of the outside play area.
Complaint · July 24, 2025 · Resolved November 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.
Licensing visit · August 10, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Power tool type equipment observed stored in an upstairs area to the outside play area, observed accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Newly installed groundcover does not have documentation that verifies meeting CPSC ASTM F1292 Standards for critical fall height ratings. Newly installed groundcover does not have a certificate of compliance or label provided in the documentation available to the Licensor., unable to verify ground cover meeting CPSC ASTMF1292 Standards.
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