“Our Montessori method nurtures independence, creativity, and critical thinking, allowing each child to develop at their own pace in a supportive and enriching environment.” pacificcrest.org, August 2026
Licensors were unable to verify a current food worker card through Merit or a hard copy on-site for staff LR.· May 15, 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 · March 5, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
Licensor observed saws and gardening shears in an child accessible, unlocked utility shed in the outdoor play area.
Licensing visit · May 15, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licensors were unable to verify a current food worker card through Merit or a hard copy on-site for staff LR.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
Licensor observed wood stumps on the playground that are used for child activities. The activity consists of hammering nails into the wood. The wood has protruding nails.
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Licensor observed two Epi Pens in a classrooms emergency bag. The pens were not in a prescription box and were not labeled with a child's name. There was not any paperwork regarding the medication and when asked who the medication belonged too, the staff said "child A". When the licensor looked in "child a's" file there was not any paperwork available there either.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed a sprinkler control room as well as a storage area leading around a corner to stairs to be unlocked. All storage areas must be locked.
Licensing visit · May 13, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(4) · Serious
110-300-0146(4) Licensor observed inflatable equipment accessible to children on the playground. The provider is donating the Bosu to the middle school.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
Licensor observed power strips with surge protectors accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) Licensor observed storage areas outside accessible to children with no locking methods to prevent access.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licensor observed EB, EC, AD, SP, DT, and OW do not have documentation of child care basics training as approved or offered by the department.
A typical day, sick and biting policies.
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