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Ramko Learn and Care LLC

At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 168 children.

Program news

The state’s license allowed 170 children in June. Since October it allows 168.

From the state’s licensing record. Shortlist last read it on November 4, 2026.

What to know

License: 1 month to 6 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in December 2024 the state found it valid. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 5 licensing inspections since November 2023.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, 98 (47%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 112 (53%) have one or more, as this center does.

How all 210 similar-size centers compare

Of the 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 116 to 323 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None47%
  • One or more53%This center

Licensing inspections

  • Aug 25, 2026Nothing cited
  • Sep 2, 20254 citations
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Some children with allergy requiring prescription medication were missing individual care plans, or the plans on file were incomplete and missing information required under subsection (a) through (iv).”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Medication authorization forms were not observed for every child's medication on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)

    • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “TB test documentation was not observed for one staff member present on site.”

        WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • Oct 24, 20242 citations
    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Tamper-resistant (TR) round caps were observed in outlet covers that already had TR covers installed.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a)

    • Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “In one classroom, food stored in the refrigerator was missing labels indicating ownership or the date it was opened, and "veggi straws" were not stored in an airtight container.”

        WAC 110-300-0197(4)

  • Mar 18, 20243 citations
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Several individual care forms observed with the prescription medication did not contain all the necessary information. It is suggested to utilize the state-provided form to ensure comprehensive documentation.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

    • MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “, the prescription medication used for treating eczema observed in classroom #115 did not have an "end date" recorded on the form. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), nonprescription oral medications such as stinging cream and ibuprofen tablets were observed in the first aid kit; acetaminophen 160mg in liquid form in red capsule was observed in the emergency backpack. No labels to whom the medication belonged were observed.”

        WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

    • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “, rolls of plastic bags were observed stored in the bathroom atop the dryer, accessible to children when using a step stool. 110-300-0165(3)(e), the blue rug observed in classroom #127 was rolled up at the edges, posing a tripping hazard.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • Nov 15, 2023Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 3 of this center's 5 inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times had more: 61% of 77 had rules cited at 4 or more.

How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare

Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None1%
  • 1 of 53%
  • 2 of 59%
  • 3 of 526%This center
  • 4 of 539%
  • All 522%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 25, 2026
On file
5 visits since November 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members. · September 2, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 2, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Food handler permits were either incomplete or expired for more than six staff members.

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

TB test documentation was not observed for one staff member present on site.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Some children with allergy requiring prescription medication were missing individual care plans, or the plans on file were incomplete and missing information required under subsection (a) through (iv).

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Medication authorization forms were not observed for every child's medication on site.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 24, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

Tamper-resistant (TR) round caps were observed in outlet covers that already had TR covers installed.

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

In one classroom, food stored in the refrigerator was missing labels indicating ownership or the date it was opened, and "veggi straws" were not stored in an airtight container.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Complaint 5 valid issues

Complaint · Received October 21, 2024 · Resolved December 4, 2024

The state’s report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 18, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Several individual care forms observed with the prescription medication did not contain all the necessary information. It is suggested to utilize the state-provided form to ensure comprehensive documentation.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

110-300-0215(3)(a)(i), the prescription medication used for treating eczema observed in classroom #115 did not have an "end date" recorded on the form. 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), nonprescription oral medications such as stinging cream and ibuprofen tablets were observed in the first aid kit; acetaminophen 160mg in liquid form in red capsule was observed in the emergency backpack. No labels to whom the medication belonged were observed.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

110-300-0165(2)(d), rolls of plastic bags were observed stored in the bathroom atop the dryer, accessible to children when using a step stool. 110-300-0165(3)(e), the blue rug observed in classroom #127 was rolled up at the edges, posing a tripping hazard.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(425) 539-0655
Address
4110 NE 4th St, Renton, 98059
License
PL-83628
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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