Olympic View Montessori

Center · Edmonds · 18530 76th Ave West

What kind of place is this?

Size 30 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
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In the program’s own words

“Olympic View Montessori's curriculum follows the philosophy of Maria Montessori, where the child learns at their own pace, and the environment and learning should "follow the child."” olympicviewmontessori.com, August 2026

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 2 1/2 - 6 1/2 years
Hours 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Schedule Half day (mornings) and full day options; 3-day or 5-day per week preschool schedules; kindergarten requires 3 full days or 5 half days minimum

What will it cost us?

Application fee $50

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 10, 2025
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThere were cleaning products, including floor cleaner, in a storage closet that was accessible to children. Director said they would install a locking mechanism. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed · November 10, 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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 10, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

There were cleaning products, including floor cleaner, in a storage closet that was accessible to children. Director said they would install a locking mechanism. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The storage closet in food preparation area did not have locking doors or other method to prevent child access.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 24, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

There was a child with dairy allergy who did not have an allergy plan or ICP.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There plastic bags accessible in an unlocked cabinet which was locked immediately during inspection.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Emergency exits were locked when program was open.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 2, 2023

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kit was in an open cabinet that could be accessible to children.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

The first aid kit contained medications that were in a location that could be accessible to children.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

There was a newly hired staff in training working with children with a portable background check in process.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Olympic View Montessori hasn’t published

A typical day.

Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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