“Drawing from the internationally recognized Reggio Emilia Approach and RIE® (Resources for Infant Educarers), our teaching practice fosters a respectful partnership with children, aiming to instill a deep and enduring love for learning.” ourbeginning.com, August 2026
“In our bilingual education model , we offer two dual-language immersion tracks beginning in the early preschool classrooms (age 2): Spanish-English and Mandarin-English.” ourbeginning.com, August 2026
Licensor observed expired medication that was required in a child's care plan.· March 20, 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 · March 20, 2026
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
Licensor observed expired medication that was required in a child's care plan.
Complaint · March 11, 2026 · Resolved May 31, 2026
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
An investigation confirmed that a teacher used a prohibited physical maneuver that was in violation of WAC 110-300-0331(1)(c).
Complaint · February 20, 2026 · Resolved May 10, 2026
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
Through observation and staff interviews, it was determined that a staff member threw a book toward a child in an attempt to startle them and prevent biting another child. This action constitutes inappropriate discipline and is a violation of WAC 110-300-0331(1).
Complaint · September 18, 2024 · Resolved December 22, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · August 15, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) · Serious / Short Term
Reviewing MERIT, Licensor observed staff member MA with expired Food Handlers Permit entered in MERIT (12) Reviewing MERIT, Licensor observed staff member LA with expired Safe Sleep (8)(c)
Complaint · December 7, 2023 · Resolved February 26, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
WAC 110-300-0475 (2)(a) Is found valid because incident of suspected inappropriate touch was not reported to the department within 48 hours.
Complaint · November 3, 2023 · Resolved December 8, 2023
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
Based on the information gathered from the interviews, incident reports and staff's notes, it was determined that the early learning provider failed to report by telephone within 48 hours to the listed individuals, department, and other government agencies when the provider knew and had reason to know of a suspected physical, sexual or or emtional child abuse.
Licensing visit · September 7, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
MERIT reflected that multiple staff's bloodborne training was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that a staff's food worker card was expired at the time of inspection. MERIT reflected that multiple staff's safe sleep training was expired at the time of inspection.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Climbing play equipment was observed in 2 classrooms that were placed on a non-shock absorbing material at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
Large objects were observed in multiple classrooms that posed a risk of falling at the time of inspection.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
MERIT reflected that a teacher assistant's background check was "withdrawn" at the time of inspection.
Complaint · July 28, 2023 · Resolved September 27, 2023
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
Child care staff self reported a teacher was observed on camera hitting a child on the head wtht a spoon after the child hit a classmate with that same spoon.
Sick and biting policies.
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