Primm Abc Child Care Center

Center · Seattle · 4455 S. Brandon St

What kind of place is this?

Size 103 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Established 1970
Approach steam, play-based

In the program’s own words

“STEM Activities” primmabccenter.net, June 2026
“Learning Through Play” primmabccenter.net, July 2026

Who will be with our child?

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 1 to 12 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Holiday closures Closed the last week of August
Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

Toddler $2,300/mo about $10/hr
Preschool $2,000/mo about $8/hr
Application fee $50

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 5
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 20, 2025
On file
2 visits since August 2023 — both cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious110-300-0260(1)(a)- Cabnits under handwashing sinks in Preschool classroom 3 were not locked, leaving dangerous substances such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaning solutions, soap and hair shampoo accessible to children. · 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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 20, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

110-300-0260(1)(a)- Cabnits under handwashing sinks in Preschool classroom 3 were not locked, leaving dangerous substances such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaning solutions, soap and hair shampoo accessible to children.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106(12)- Upon file and Merit review, staff member J.A. has an expired food handlers card. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · August 28, 2024 · Resolved September 26, 2024

1 valid issue

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Food service, equipment, and practices

WAC 110-300-0195(3) · Short Term

During onsite visit, the licensor observed the cook to have an updated Food Worker card and appeared to be aware of the food and beverage serving safety guidelines.

Food service, equipment, and practices

WAC 110-300-0195(3) · Short Term

During onsite visit, the licensor observed the chef to be preparing food without gloves.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 2 valid issues

Complaint · March 27, 2024 · Resolved July 15, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · March 12, 2024 · Resolved June 4, 2024

3 valid issues

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

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0331(1) was violated.

Creating a climate for healthy child development

WAC 110-300-0325(1) · Short Term

Based on sufficient evidence available at the time of the licensing inspection, WAC 110-300-0325(1) was violated.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 3, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

A few employees in Merit who have been hired for over a year have not had there child care basics completed, blood borne pathogens, first aid/cpr or TB test entered.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · July 15, 2023 · Resolved November 18, 2023

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: schedule.

What will it cost us

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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